Namaste Madam
| Namaste Madam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Raghuraj |
| Written by | S. Neelakanta |
| Screenplay by | Sairam Vinayakaram Kalagaru Harshapriya Dev R. Raghuraj |
| Based on | Missamma by S. Neelakanta |
| Produced by | Ravi Garani |
| Starring | Srinagar Kitty Ragini Dwivedi Nikesha Patel |
| Cinematography | Santhosh Rai Pathaje |
| Edited by | Kiran Kumar K. L. |
| Music by | Sridhar V. Sambhram |
Production companies | RG Pictures MNK Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Namaste Madam (English: Greetings Madam) is a 2014 Indian Kannada comedy drama film directed by R. Raghuraj and produced by Ravi Garani.[1] The film features Srinagar Kitty, Ragini Dwivedi and Nikesha Patel in the lead roles.[2] Actress Nikita Thukral made a cameo appearance.[3]
The film is a remake of Telugu film Missamma (2003) directed by G. Neelakanta Reddy and starring Sivaji, Laya and Bhoomika Chawla.[4] The film opened as a Diwali festival release on 23 October 2014.
Cast
- Srinagar Kitty as Nanda Gopala
- Ragini Dwivedi as Radhika
- Nikesha Patel as Rukmini
- Sadhu Kokila
- Nikita Thukral in guest appearance
- Seetha
- Bank Janardhan
- Shanoor Sana
- Mahesh Gandhi
- Sathyajith
- Sangamesh
- Shankar Rao
- Srinath Vasishta
- Malathesh
- Nagaraj Murthy
- Layendra
Production
The female lead role was first reported as Priyamani who apparently rejected and later Ragini Dwivedi was signed for the same. The film had its controversy with actress Nikesha Patel refusing to promote the film citing that she had been sidelined and was not invited for the film's press conference meet.[5] Also there was reports that she was upset with actress Ragini for sidelining her.[6]
Soundtrack
| Namaste Madam | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Lahari Music |
The soundtrack for the film is composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram and consists of five tracks.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Panchendriyagala" | Sridhar V. Sambhram | Shashank | |
| 2. | "Ding Dong Bell" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Rajesh Krishnan, Supriya Lohith | |
| 3. | "Drankunaka Baatala" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Sangeetha Ravindran | |
| 4. | "Kannu Kaadutthide" | Hrudaya-Shiva | Shashank Sheshagiri, Shwetha | |
| 5. | "Beetrootu" | Kaviraj | Raj Guru, Sunitha Murali, Supriya Lohith |
References
- ^ "'We have one Jerry and too many Toms in Namaste Madam'". The New Indian Express. 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Ragini Dwivedi, Srinagara Kitty turn up the heat at Namaste Madam press meet in Bangalore". Times of India. 20 October 2014.
- ^ "What's Nikita Thukral doing in Namaste Madam?". Times of India. 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Remake serials to remake movies: Ravi R Garani". Sify. 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Nikesha good bye to Namaste Madam". Chitraloka. 5 July 2014.
- ^ "Nikesha Patel sidelined by Ragini Dwivedi?". Times of India. 16 October 2014.