Gangotri (2003 film)
Gangotri | |
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Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
Written by | Chinni Krishna |
Produced by | Allu Aravind C. Ashwini Dutt |
Starring | Allu Arjun Aditi Agarwal Prakash Raj Suman |
Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Music by | M.M. Keeravani |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Gangotri is a Telugu drama film which released on 28 March 2003 and was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Allu Arjun and Aditi Agarwal played the lead roles. This was Allu Arjun's first film as an actor and K. Raghavendra Rao's 100th film as director. Allu Aravind and C. Ashwini Dutt, both who are big-time producers, produced the film. The film was later dubbed into Malayalam and Hindi under the name Simhakutty (2003) and Gangotri (2014 by Goldmines Telefilms) respectively. .[1][2][3][4]
Plot
Neelakantham Naidu (Prakash Raj) is a big factionist .He has a loyal confidant Narasimha (Suman), who is willing to give his life for the sake of his master. After many years, Neelakantham's wife Tulasi (Pragathi) gives birth to a baby girl. But all the earlier babies born to Neelakantham died due to some unknown reason. The priests advise Neelakantham to name his daughter Gangotri. They also warn Neelakantham that the child has 'jalagandam', hence they ask him to take Gangotri to the holy place of Gangotri (after which she was named) in the Himalayas and perform 'abhyangana snanam' (bathe with turmeric, milk, etc.) for the next 15 years. After 15 years, Gangotri would be free of any danger. When nobody could entertain the child Gangotri, Simhadri, the son of Narasimha entertains her with a song. Simhadri becomes a servant and friend to Gangotri. They grow up together. Simhadri (Allu Arjun) and Gangotri (Aditi Agarwal) are good friends. In the meantime, Simhadri's mother (Seetha) sacrifices her life to save Neelakantham. When Gangotri attains puberty, her paternal aunt (Telangana Shakuntala) restricts Simhadri from meeting Gangotri as it would be wrong. When Simhadri comes to Gangotri's place clandestinely to meet her, they are caught by Neelakantham. Neelakantham's sister speaks badly about their relationship. Neelakantham beats Simhadri. Meanwhile, Narasimha comes to the spot and interferes. This causes a rift between Neelakantham and Narasimha. Neelakantam is misinformed about Narasimha's intentions; hence he has bombs planted in Narasimha's house. Simhadri is away at that time. When Simhadri comes to know that Neelakantam is responsible for the bombing, he comes to Neelakantam's house and challenges that he will marry Gangotri in 1 year. Then Simhadri goes to the holy place Gangotri and waits for his ladylove to come there for the final sacred bath. They try to elope, but Neelakantham sobes Simhadri with sword, and Gangotri commits suicide, which makes Neelakantham realize their love. Simhadri gets consciousness, with their favorite tune from flute, and gets back his love, and they hug each other.
Cast
Name | Character Name |
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Allu Arjun | Simhadri |
Aditi Agarwal | Gangotri |
Suman | Narasimha |
Prakash Raj | Neelakantham Naidu |
Seetha | Simhadri's mother |
Pragathi | Tulasi |
Telangana Shakuntala | Durgamma |
Brahmanandam | Hindi Lecturer |
Sunil | Exam Invigilator |
Tanikella Bharani | Anjaneya Shastri |
M. S. Narayana | |
Subbaraya Sharma | |
A.V.S. | |
Banerjee | |
Sobha | |
Master Teja | Child Simhadri |
Baby Kavya | Child Gangotri |
Soundtrack
The Music Was Composed By M. M. Keeravani and Released by Aditya Music.
Gangotri | ||||
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Film score by | ||||
Released | 16th February 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 30:41 | |||
Label | Aditya Music | |||
Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nuvvu Nenu" | Chandrabose | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malavika | 4:51 |
2. | "Oka Thotalo" | Chandrabose | S. P. B. Charan, Malavika | 3:54 |
3. | "Vallanki Pitta" | Chandrabose | Kousalya, D. Aiswarya | 3:45 |
4. | "Railu Bandi" | Chandrabose | S. P. B. Charan, Srivardhini | 3:29 |
5. | "Mavayyadi Mogalthooru" | Chandrabose | Mano, Smita | 4:29 |
6. | "Ganga" | Chandrabose | S. P. B. Charan, Smita | 4:16 |
7. | "Jevana Vahini" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | M. M. Keeravani, Ganga, Kalpana | 5:57 |
Total length: | 30:41 |
Awards
- Allu Arjun won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South
- Allu Arjun won the Santosham Best Young Performers Award
- Allu Arjun won the CineMAA Award for Best Male Debut
- Allu Arjun won the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut
- Prakash Raj won the Nandi Award for Best Villain
References
- ^ "Gangotri". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Gangotri Review". movies.fullhyderabad.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Gangothri". sify.com. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Gangotri Preview, Gangotri Story & Synopsis, Gangotri Telugu ..." entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
External links
- 2003 films
- Telugu-language films
- Films scored by M. M. Keeravani
- Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
- Geetha Arts films
- Indian films
- Indian romance films
- Films set in Uttarakhand
- Films shot in Uttarakhand
- Cross-dressing in Indian films
- Telugu-language films dubbed in Malayalam
- 2000s Telugu-language films
- Telugu-language films dubbed in Hindi