Govinda Govinda (2021 film) explained

Govinda Govinda
Director:Thilak
Story:Vivek Athreya
Based On:Brochevarevarura
Producer:S. Shailendra Babu
M. K. Kishore
Ravi R. Garani
Starring:Sumanth Shailendra
Bhavana
Roopesh Shetty
Kavitha Gowda
Cinematography:K. S. Chandrasekhar
Editing:C. Ravichandra
Music:Pradeep Varma
Studio:Shree Shailendra Productions
LG Creations
Ravi Garani Productions
Distributor:Pushkar Films
Runtime:140 minutes
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Govinda Govinda is a 2021 Indian Kannada comedy thriller film directed by Thilak, making his debut.[1] The film was jointly produced by S. Shailendra Babu,[2] [3] M. K. Kishore and Ravi R. Garani. It features Sumanth Shailendra[4] [5] in the lead role. The supporting cast includes Vijay Chendur, Pavan and Achyuth Kumar. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Hithan Hasan and the cinematography is by K. S. Chandrasekhar. The film is an official remake of 2019 Telugu film Brochevarevarura.

Production

The film was announced in December 2019 after the shoot had started. The film marks comeback of actor Sumanth Shailendra to Kannada films.[6] The team had Bhavana[7] reprising the role of Nivetha Pethuraj and Kavitha Gowda reprising the role of Nivetha Thomas from the original.[8] The film later had Tulu actor Roopesh Shetty play another male lead role. The filming of the film had taken place in Vijayapura and in and around Bengaluru.

Soundtrack

Govinda Govinda
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Hithan Hassan
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Kannada
Label:Pushkar Films
Producer:S Shailendra Babu

The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed by Hithan Hassan. The music rights were acquired by Pushkar Films.

Release and reception

The film was earlier slated to release on 16 April 2021[9] but owing to COVID-19 pandemic the film was theatrically released on 26 November 2021.[10] [11] [12]

The Times Of India gave 3/5 stars stating "Govinda Govinda is a fun ride, filled with humour and thrills. The second half of the story has some good substance. This can make for a good family outing"

The New Indian Express gave 2.5/5 stars stating "The comedy-drama, which comes with an underlying message, does make for a one-time watch that had the potential to be a fun ride. "[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Govinda Govinda's dose of laughter will banish the lockdown hangover, says Thilak - Times of India. 2021-11-28. The Times of India. en. 24 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211124005724/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/govinda-govindas-dose-of-laughter-will-banish-the-lockdown-hangover-says-thilak/articleshow/87869996.cms. live. Lokesh . Vinay .
  2. News: Govinda Govinda assures quality family entertainment: Shailendra Babu - Times of India. 2021-11-28. The Times of India. en. 25 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211125215344/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/govinda-govinda-assures-quality-family-entertainment-shailendra-babu/articleshow/87909653.cms. live. Suresh . Sunayana .
  3. Web site: divya.perla. Govinda Govinda: ನಮ್ಮ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ನೋ ಫಸ್ಟ್‌ ನೈಟ್‌, ನೋ ಕಾಂಟ್ರವರ್ಸಿ: ಶೈಲೇಂದ್ರ ಬಾಬು. 2021-11-28. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn. 25 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211125031026/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/kannada-movie-govinda-govinda-to-be-released-on-26th-november-dpl-r2yn7u. live.
  4. Web site: 2021-11-27. Actress Bhavana's latest video goes viral - Tamil News. 2021-11-28. IndiaGlitz.com. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128164526/https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-bhavani-latest-video-workout-dance-govinda-govinda-tamil-news-301995. live.
  5. Web site: vaishnavi. Breaking News: ಸೆಲ್ಫಿ ಕೇಳಿ ನಟಿಯನ್ನು ಕಿಡ್ನ್ಯಾಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ದುಷ್ಕರ್ಮಿ, ವಿಡಿಯೋ ವೈರಲ್!?. 2021-11-28. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128013540/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/kannada-actress-kavitha-gowda-kidnap-scene-from-govinda-govinda-film-goes-viral-vcs-r37uoz. live.
  6. News: Sumanth Shailendra is back with Govinda Govinda - Times of India. 2021-11-28. The Times of India. en. 4 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200904113908/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sumanth-shailendra-is-back-with-govinda-govinda/articleshow/72470874.cms. live.
  7. Web site: 'ಗೋವಿಂದ ಗೋವಿಂದ' ಅಂತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ನಟಿ ಭಾವನಾ ಮೆನನ್‌! ಸಾಥ್ ನೀಡಿದ್ರು ನಟ ಸುಮಂತ್. 2021-11-28. Vijaya Karnataka. kn. 22 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211122034242/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/bhavana-menon-sumanth-shailendra-kavitha-gowda-starrer-govinda-govinda-movie-ready-for-release/articleshow/77929020.cms. live.
  8. Web site: 'ಗೋವಿಂದಾ ಗೋವಿಂದಾ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕವಿತಾ ಗೌಡ ಭರತನಾಟ್ಯ ಕಲಾವಿದೆ. 2021-11-28. Vijaya Karnataka. kn. 22 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211122065209/http://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/tv-actress-kavitha-gowda-plays-bharathanatya-dancer-in-kannada-movie-govinda-govinda/articleshow/87840404.cms. live.
  9. Web site: Govinda Govinda to release on April 16. 2021-11-28. The New Indian Express. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128164535/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/apr/01/govinda-govinda-to-release-on-april-16-2284110.html. live.
  10. News: This week's releases: Golden Star Ganesh starrer 'Sakath', 'Govinda Govinda', and 'Amruth Apartments' - Times of India. 2021-11-28. The Times of India. en. 26 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211126071933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/this-weeks-releases-golden-star-ganesh-starrer-sakath-govinda-govinda-and-amruth-apartments/articleshow/87925013.cms. live.
  11. Web site: vaishnavi. Film lovers ಸಖತ್‌ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ; ಸಖತ್‌ -ಅಮೃತ ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್‌ಮೆಂಟ್‌ -ಗೋವಿಂದ ಗೋವಿಂದ -ಗೋರಿ. 2021-11-28. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. kn. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128164602/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/kannada-film-sakkath-govinda-govinda-amrutha-apartment-release-on-november-26th-vcs-r35ve7. live.
  12. Web site: 2021-11-23. ನವೆಂಬರ್ 26ರಂದು 'ಗೋವಿಂದ, ಗೋವಿಂದ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ. 2021-11-28. Prajavani. en. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128022528/https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/cinema/on-the-nov-26th-govinda-govinda-kannada-movie-release-886215.html. live.
  13. Web site: Govinda Govinda movie review: Fun ride sans the original zest. 2021-11-28. The New Indian Express. 27 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211127065434/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/nov/27/govinda-govinda-movie-review-fun-ride-sans-the-original-zest-2388585.html. live.