# Gowri (ಗೌರಿ) (2024 film)
**Gowri** (ಗೌರಿ) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed and produced by Indrajit Lankesh under his Laughing Buddha Films banner, starring his son Samarjit Lankesh and Saanya Iyer, both in their screen debuts[1](https://d1f72a6kha0tf8.cloudfront.net/gowri-2024-kannada). The film was released in theaters across [Karnataka](https://www.edgepedia.org/karnataka) on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day, and runs 2 hours 10 minutes with a U certificate from the Indian censor board[2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24223982/) • [3](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyers-gowri-film-grand-release-on-august-15-085661.html).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director and producer | Indrajit Lankesh, under Laughing Buddha Films[1](https://d1f72a6kha0tf8.cloudfront.net/gowri-2024-kannada) |
| Leads | Samarjit Lankesh as Gowri and Saanya Iyer as Samantha, both debuting[4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/gowri/ET00398419) |
| Release | 15 August 2024 (India, wide theatrical release); 130 minutes; U certificate[2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24223982/) • [3](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyers-gowri-film-grand-release-on-august-15-085661.html) |
| Premise | A rural youth with hearing difficulties aspires to become a professional singer and joins a band of people with disabilities formed by a city woman[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/) |
| Music | Jassie Gift, Chandan Shetty, Shivu Bergi, and Aniruddha Sastry; songs such as "Time Barutte" trended on social media[6](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jun/24/samarjit-lankesh-speaks-about-his-upcoming-film-gowri) |
| Streaming | Available on Amazon Prime Video as a rental at Rs 99 from 5 April 2025[7](https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/gowri-out-on-ott-indrajit-lankeshs-debut-vehicle-for-son-samarjit-is-now-available-to-stream/b4110983a8658) |
## Spoilers
### Story and production
The film follows Gowri, a village youth with hearing difficulties who aspires to become a professional singer against the wishes of his father, who wants him to continue as a folk singer. Samantha, a city woman, plans to build a musical band whose members have various disabilities and convinces Gowri to join it[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/). Trade listings describe the story as that of a young man from humble beginnings who pursues big dreams, and his meeting with Samantha, whose contrasting urban world eventually merges with his[1](https://d1f72a6kha0tf8.cloudfront.net/gowri-2024-kannada). According to the director, the film is inspired by true events and is named after his elder sister[8](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jul/29/yogi-takes-on-a-special-role-in-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri). The KannadaScreens review notes that the film has nothing to do with the journalist and activist Gowri Lankesh[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/).
Indrajit Lankesh, a director of about twenty years' standing known for stylish presentation, had earlier introduced [Deepika Padukone](https://www.edgepedia.org/deepika-padukone) to [Kannada cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/kannada-cinema) with *Aishwarya* (2006)[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/) • [9](https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyer-starrer-gowri-kannada-movie-is-ready-to-release-on-august-15/articleshow/112508964.cms). With *Gowri* he launched his son Samarjit, the grandson of the writer P. Lankesh and the third generation of the Lankesh family to enter Kannada public life[10](https://rcvtalkies.com/gowri-movie-actor-samarjit-lankesh-birthday-celebration/). Saanya Iyer, known to television audiences from the serial *Puttagowri Maduve*, debuted as the female lead[3](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyers-gowri-film-grand-release-on-august-15-085661.html). The supporting cast includes Manasi Sudhir, Sampath Maitreya, Rajeev Pillai, Akul Balaji, Loose Mada Yogi, and Sihi Kahi Chandru, with cameo appearances by [Priyanka Upendra](https://www.edgepedia.org/priyanka-upendra), Ricky Kej, and Vasundhara Das[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/) • [11](https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/gowri-movie-127345). The pre-release teaser was launched by cricketer Anil Kumble and producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, an approach the Cinema Express report described as rare in Kannada cinema[12](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/kannada/news/2024/Apr/24/samarjit-lankesh-raw-and-rustic-portrayal-in-and-as-gowri-2).
**Crew credits differ between sources.** Moviebuff lists A V Krishna Kumar as director of photography[1](https://d1f72a6kha0tf8.cloudfront.net/gowri-2024-kannada), while Cinema Express credits AJ Shetty[8](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jul/29/yogi-takes-on-a-special-role-in-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri); Kannada Prabha credits both Shetty and Krishnakumar[13](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date). Stunt choreography is credited to Ravi Varma and Different Danny[13](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date).
## Music
The film has a multi-composer soundtrack: [Jassie Gift](https://www.edgepedia.org/jassie-gift), Chandan Shetty, Shivu Bergi, and Aniruddha Sastry composed the songs, with Mathews Manu handling re-recording, and lyricists including V. Nagendra Prasad, Kaviraj, and K. Kalyan[13](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date). Singers on the album include [Kailash Kher](https://www.edgepedia.org/kailash-kher), Javed Ali, Ananya Bhat, Nihal Tauro, Aditi Sagar, and Balasubrahmanyam[13](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date). The first single, "Time Barutte", followed by "Dhool Ebsava", became hits on YouTube and inspired social media reels, drawing attention to Samarjit's dancing[6](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jun/24/samarjit-lankesh-speaks-about-his-upcoming-film-gowri). Samarjit also sang in the film: he lent his voice to a remake of "Hudugi Hudugi Ninna Kandaga", the popular song from his father's 2006 film *Aishwarya*, a track that had recently trended on Instagram in a version sung by [Kunal Ganjawala](https://www.edgepedia.org/kunal-ganjawala)[14](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Apr/15/indrajit-lankeshs-son-samarjit-lankesh-shines-in-gauri-as-actor-and-singer-in-gauri). The director said the film features six songs delivering a rich musical experience[15](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/gowri-is-a-film-that-will-inspire-young-minds-says-indrajit-lankesh/amp_articleshow/112503328.cms).
## Release and reception
The release date was announced at a public event at MES College in Bengaluru, where the lead pair danced with students to the viral songs[16](https://publictv.in/gowri-release-date-announced-the-movie-is-hitting-the-screens-on-a-special-day/). The film opened on 15 August 2024 alongside *[Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi](https://www.edgepedia.org/krishnam-pranaya-sakhi)* and *Powder*[13](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date). Indrajit Lankesh described it as a heartfelt family drama with an inspiring message for young audiences, censored U and shot without vulgarity[15](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/gowri-is-a-film-that-will-inspire-young-minds-says-indrajit-lankesh/amp_articleshow/112503328.cms).
Reviews were mixed. TV9 Kannada gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling the film a stage for Samarjit Lankesh to display his talents in dance, fights, and acting, and noting that the fresh pairing made the romantic scenes a highlight[17](https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/gowri-movie-review-samarjit-lankesh-debut-movie-shows-his-talents-entertainment-news-in-kannada-mdn-883771.html). KannadaScreens called it a stylish film with substance and a good launchpad for the debutant[5](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/). Prajavani's review was negative, headlined as a film that is superficial without a strong story[18](https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/movie-review/gowri-kannada-movie-review-there-is-no-strong-story-2929616). The OTTplay review noted that Samarjit played a double role, one stylish and modern and the other rustic, and that the protagonist's hearing impediment was treated as an afterthought rather than built into an emotionally wrenching tale[7](https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/gowri-out-on-ott-indrajit-lankeshs-debut-vehicle-for-son-samarjit-is-now-available-to-stream/b4110983a8658). Audience ratings on aggregator pages stand at 6.0/10 on IMDb (about 4,500 votes) and 6.2/10 on Gadgets 360[2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24223982/) • [11](https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/gowri-movie-127345).
## Home media
*Gowri* had no pre-release digital streaming deal. From 5 April 2025 it became available on Amazon Prime Video's store as a rental-only title (transactional video on demand) at Rs 99, with Kannada audio and English subtitles[7](https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/gowri-out-on-ott-indrajit-lankeshs-debut-vehicle-for-son-samarjit-is-now-available-to-stream/b4110983a8658).
## References
1. [Gowri on Moviebuff.com](https://d1f72a6kha0tf8.cloudfront.net/gowri-2024-kannada)
2. [Gowri (2024), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24223982/)
3. [Samarjit Lankesh, Saanya Iyer's Gowri film grand release on August 15, Filmibeat Kannada](https://kannada.filmibeat.com/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyers-gowri-film-grand-release-on-august-15-085661.html)
4. [Gowri, BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/gowri/ET00398419)
5. ["Gowri" Review: A stylish film with substance, KannadaScreens](https://kannadascreens.com/2024/08/15/gowri-review-a-stylish-film-with-substance/)
6. [Samarjit Lankesh speaks about his upcoming film "Gowri", The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jun/24/samarjit-lankesh-speaks-about-his-upcoming-film-gowri)
7. [Gowri out on OTT: Indrajit Lankesh's debut vehicle for son Samarjit is now available to stream, OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/gowri-out-on-ott-indrajit-lankeshs-debut-vehicle-for-son-samarjit-is-now-available-to-stream/b4110983a8658)
8. [Yogi takes on a special role in Indrajit Lankesh's Gowri, Cinema Express](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Jul/29/yogi-takes-on-a-special-role-in-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri)
9. [Gowri movie is ready to release on August 15, Vijaya Karnataka](https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/samarjit-lankesh-saanya-iyer-starrer-gowri-kannada-movie-is-ready-to-release-on-august-15/articleshow/112508964.cms)
10. [Gowri shooting underway; Samarjit Lankesh birthday celebration, RCV Talkies](https://rcvtalkies.com/gowri-movie-actor-samarjit-lankesh-birthday-celebration/)
11. [Gowri Movie (2024), Gadgets 360](https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/gowri-movie-127345)
12. [Samarjit Lankesh raw and rustic portrayal in and as Gowri, Cinema Express](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/kannada/news/2024/Apr/24/samarjit-lankesh-raw-and-rustic-portrayal-in-and-as-gowri-2)
13. [Indrajit Lankesh's "Gowri" locks August 15 release, Kannada Prabha](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Jul/01/director-indrajit-lankeshs-gowri-locks-release-date)
14. [Samarjit Lankesh debuts as actor and singer with "Gowri", Kannada Prabha](https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2024/Apr/15/indrajit-lankeshs-son-samarjit-lankesh-shines-in-gauri-as-actor-and-singer-in-gauri)
15. [Gowri is a film that will inspire young minds, says Indrajit Lankesh, Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/gowri-is-a-film-that-will-inspire-young-minds-says-indrajit-lankesh/amp_articleshow/112503328.cms)
16. [Gowri release date announced, Public TV](https://publictv.in/gowri-release-date-announced-the-movie-is-hitting-the-screens-on-a-special-day/)
17. [Gowri Movie Review, TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/gowri-movie-review-samarjit-lankesh-debut-movie-shows-his-talents-entertainment-news-in-kannada-mdn-883771.html)
18. [Gowri movie review, Prajavani](https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/movie-review/gowri-kannada-movie-review-there-is-no-strong-story-2929616)
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