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Gouravam
File:Gouravam1look.jpg
posters of Gouravam (Tamil/Telugu)
Directed byRadha Mohan
Written byRadha Mohan
B.V.S.Ravi
Viji
Produced byPrakash Raj
StarringAllu Sirish
Yami Gautam
Prakash Raj
CinematographyPreetha
Edited byAlen
Music byS. Thaman
Production
company
Release date
  • April 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguagesTelugu
Tamil
Box office₹29.65 crore (US$3.6 million)[2]


Gouravam (English: Prestige) is a 2013 South Indian film written and directed by Radha Mohan, simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil languages. The film, being produced by Prakash Raj under the banner of Duet Movies, marks the acting debut of Allu Sirish, brother of Allu Arjun, and also stars Yami Gautam in the lead.[3] Gouravam deals with the issue of honor killing.[4]

Cast

Production

Allu Sirish's debut fim Gouravam movie trailer was launched by Ram Charan on Ugadi( April 11).[5][6]The film was first reported in August 2011, when it was announced that Naga Chaitanya would come together with director Radha Mohan to make his debut in Tamil cinema by starring in a bilingual venture.[7][8] The film was titled Gouravam and touted to be a "family-entertainer" with Thaman signed on as music composer and Preetha as cinematographer. In early 2012, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was selected to play the lead female role, even before the release of her debut venture Podaa Podi, mentioning that the bilingual would be an "important film in her career".[9] A photoshoot was subsequently held, while Chaitanya's father Nagarjuna agreed to finance the film under their home production house, Annapoorna Studios.[10]

However in a turn of events, Naga Chaitanya opted out of the project and the lead role was handed to Allu Sirish, the third son of producer Allu Aravind, who would make his debut as an actor.[11] Varalaxmi also subsequently opted out and was reported to be replaced by Tamannaah, but this proved untrue. Furthermore Amala Paul was approached for the role, while Nithya Menen, Priya Anand, Aindrita Ray and Nidhi Subbaiah were all also considered.[12] Finally, Yami Gautam, known for her role in Bollywood film Vicky Donor, was chosen as the heroine of the film, opposite Sirish.[11] Prakash Raj, who had produced most of Radha Mohan's films with the exception of Ponniyin Selvan, had it announced that the film would be produced under the banner of Duet Movies.[3] Harish will be seen in a pivotal role in Radha Mohan’s Gauravam.[13]

Filming for Gouravam started in Chennai on June 25, 2012 and continued in Mysore.[11][14]

Soundtrack

Untitled

Gouravam's soundtrack comprises of 4 tracks composed by S. Thaman. The album was released on 31 March 2013.


Telugu Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Chandrabose

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Okkatai Okkatai"Haricharan & Suchitra 
2."Manasa Manasa"Mallikarjun Rao & Vardhani Thaman 
3."Chethinundhi Mannu Thesi"Muralidhar 
4."Oka Gramam"Deepu 

Tamil Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Madhan Karky

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ondraai Ondraai"Haricharan & Suchitra 
2."Maname Maname" Ranjith & Vardhani Thaman 
3."Mannadacha Pandhu"Gaana Bala 
4."Oru Grammam"Gaana Bala 

Release

The first look of the film was released in June 2012, after commencement of filming.[3] The Tamil audio release was held in a special Neeya Naana TV show on inter-caste marriages. The Telugu audio release function was held at the IPL cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad Team and Pune Warriors India in Hyderabad on 5 April 2013. Prakash Raj, Allu Sirish, Yami Gautam, Radha Mohan, Singer Geeta Madhuri and Allu Aravind graced the event[15] The distribution rights were acquired by Vendhar Movies' Madhan.

Controversies

Based on the theatrical trailer of the film a local leader in Tamil Nadu, Pongular Manigandan, accused the producers that the movie will provoke people to indulge in incidents like Dharmapuri caste violence and is supportive of honor killing, which was subsequently denied by director Radha Mohan: "The film is not based on the Dharmapuri incident.I request all those who are alleging to watch the movie first and then comment." A governmental intervention would be met by a special screening of the film.[16]

Reception

Gouravam opened to Mixed Response from the critics. While the underlining points of the film are content, performances of the young and senior actors and the message, the main drawback is lack of entertainment values. Nonetheless, people have praised Allu Sirish for choosing an off-beat film to make his debut as an actor rather than opting for commercial potboiler.[17]

The Hindu gave a review stating "A good premise, but the film fails to build it up to give us a riveting watch".[18] The Times of India gave a review stating "Gouravam is proof that you need more than good intentions to make a movie about a social evil. The film is a social drama that unfolds as a mystery but the catch is that unless you have been living under a rock, you would know its revelations even as its sets up its plot. And, what could have been a suspenseful drama, a whodunit of sorts, becomes a very predictable film that is only fitfully entertaining."[19] IndiaGlitz for the Tamil version gave a rating 3/5 terming it as "An 'Honourable' attempt" [20] and for the Telugu version gave no rating and called it "Lousy and illiterate" [21]

APHerald.com completely panned the movie stating "It's not even worth watching once. Save your time and money skipping this movie.", giving a rating of 1/5.[22] 123telugu.com gave a review of rating 2.75/5 stating "Gouravam is an intense and thought provoking film with a unique story. Allu Sirish has done a decent job with his debut."[23] way2movies.com gave a review stating "Powerful and thought-provoking story makes it worth a watch"[24] Oneindia Entertainment gave a review stating "Gouravam has an intense and unique subject, which provokes your thought. It also has got best performance from the lead actors. But slow and dragging narration may keep away a section of audience from the theatres. If you are mega family fan, you will never be their fan with Sirish's intense performance."[25]

References

  1. ^ "Gouravam Release Date: April 19". kollyinsider.com.
  2. ^ "Gouravam Movie 9th Day Collections". Retrieved April 29, 2013. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Sashidhar AS (25 June 2012). "First look of Allu Sirish's Gauravam". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  4. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/question-of-gouravam/article4588142.ece
  5. ^ "Gouravam trailer". idlebrain.com. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
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  7. ^ "Naga Chaitanya's foray in Tamil cinema". IndiaGlitz. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  8. ^ V Lakshmi (31 August 2011). "Naga Chaitanya in Kollywood!". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  9. ^ V Lakshmi (23 January 2012). "Varalaxmi signs her next flick with Naga Chaitanya". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  10. ^ Anupama Subramaniam (22 January 2012). "Varalakshmi opposite Naga Chaitanya". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  11. ^ a b c "Shooting starts for Allu Sirish's 'Gauravam'". CNN IBN. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  12. ^ Lata Srinivasan (16 April 2012). "The race to romance Sirish". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  13. ^ "Playing his cards right". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  14. ^ "Prakashraj's 'Gouravam' begins". MSN. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  15. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Gouravam-audio-launched-before-IPL-match/articleshow/19412294.cms
  16. ^ "'Gouravam' in a controversy". IndiaGlitz. April 09, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ "Gouravam gets mixed reviews". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved Apr 20, 2013 16:25 IST. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  18. ^ "Gouravam: A lost opportunity". The Hindu. Retrieved Apr 20, 2013.
  19. ^ "Gouravam movie review". Retrieved Apr 19, 2013, 10.47PM IST. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  20. ^ "Gouravam Tamil Movie Review". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  21. ^ "Gouravam Telugu Movie Review". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  22. ^ "Review: Gouravam". APHerald.com. Retrieved Apr 19, 2013.
  23. ^ "Review : Gouravam – Raw and Slow". 123telugu.com. Retrieved Apr 19, 2013 15:59 IST. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  24. ^ "Gouravam Movie Review". way2movies.com. Retrieved Apr 19 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  25. ^ "Gouravam - Movie Review: A hard hitting social drama". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved Apr 19, 2013.
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