Namaste Madam Explained

Namaste Madam
Director:R. Raghuraj
Producer:Ravi Garani
Screenplay:Sairam
Vinayakaram Kalagaru
Harshapriya
Dev
R. Raghuraj
Starring:Srinagar Kitty
Nikesha Patel
Ragini Dwivedi
Music:Sridhar V. Sambhram
Cinematography:Santhosh Rai Pathaje
Editing:Kiran Kumar K. L.
Studio:RG Pictures
MNK Movies
Runtime:139 minutes
Language:Kannada
Country:India

Namaste Madam is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by R. Raghuraj and produced by Ravi Garani.[1] The film features Srinagar Kitty, Nikesha Patel and Ragini Dwivedi 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.

Plot

Nanda is a married man who tries to impress Radhika, the MD of their company, to get a promotion. However, he realises that his job is not as easy as it looks because Radhika plans to marry him.

Cast

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
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Sridhar V. Sambhram
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Label:Lahari Music

The soundtrack for the film is composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram and consists of five tracks.

Release

Critical reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "An absolute family entertainer, this one is meant for the masses".[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'We have one Jerry and too many Toms in Namaste Madam' . https://archive.today/20141022071943/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/2014/07/17/%E2%80%98We-have-one-Jerry-and-too-many-Toms-in-Namaste-Madam%E2%80%99/article2333733.ece. dead. 22 October 2014. The New Indian Express. 17 July 2014.
  2. Web site: Ragini Dwivedi, Srinagara Kitty turn up the heat at Namaste Madam press meet in Bangalore. Times of India. 20 October 2014. 22 October 2014. 3 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190303194603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/Ragini-Dwivedi-Srinagara-Kitty-turn-up-the-heat-at-Namaste-Madam-press-meet-in-Bangalore/articleshow/44885986.cms. live.
  3. Web site: What's Nikita Thukral doing in Namaste Madam?. Times of India. 9 April 2014. 22 October 2014. 25 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190325203249/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Whats-Nikita-Thukral-doing-in-Namaste-Madam/articleshow/33513265.cms. live.
  4. Web site: Remake serials to remake movies: Ravi R Garani. https://web.archive.org/web/20140829022329/http://www.sify.com/movies/remake-serials-to-remake-movies-ravi-r-garani-news-kannada-oi2jJ1jabacgd.html. dead. 29 August 2014. Sify. 28 August 2014.
  5. Web site: Nikesha good bye to Namaste Madam. Chitraloka. 5 July 2014. 22 October 2014. 30 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030150941/http://www.chitraloka.com/controversy/5163-nikesha-good-bye-to-namaste-madam.html. live.
  6. Web site: Nikesha Patel sidelined by Ragini Dwivedi?. Times of India. 16 October 2014. 22 October 2014. 20 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141020121959/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Ragini-Dwivedi-ensures-Nikesha-Patel-is-sidelined/articleshow/44840531.cms. live.
  7. News: NAMASTE MADAM MOVIE REVIEW. The Times of India. 11 March 2023. 11 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230311100334/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/namaste-madam/movie-review/44944560.cms. live.