Karnataka’s movie buffs are at the height of their excitement since one in all their biggest movies is returning to the enormous screen soon. The film Gandhada Gudi provided probably the most beautiful introduction of the marvelous world of saving forests to the audience in 1973, with key roles played by the unforgettable actors Dr Rajkumar and Dr Vishnuvardhan.
The movie shall be returning to theaters on April 24, 2025, as per OTTplay. Coincidentally, the date also marks the birth anniversary of the legendary Dr. Rajkumar, making the occasion much more special for his devoted fans. For many who missed seeing this cult treasure in theaters, that is your probability to get the big-screen magic experience.
A Film That United Two Legends
In 1973, Gandhada Gudi created waves with its powerful story, soulful music, and stellar performances. Directed by Vijay and produced by M P Shankar, the film became a landmark project not only for its solid but additionally for Kannada cinema as a complete. Notably, this film marks the primary and only onscreen collaboration of two icons of the industry — Dr Rajkumar and Dr Vishnuvardhan.
Gandhada Gudi wasn’t just one other industrial success; it stood out as India’s very first film addressing forest and wildlife conservation. The story follows Dr Rajkumar as an honest forest officer fighting against illegal poachers, while Dr Vishnuvardhan plays a mysterious antagonist. In a surprising twist, the antagonist was later revealed to be the protagonist’s long-lost brother.
With powerful performances, strong themes, and memorable music, the film enjoyed a remarkable 25-week theatrical run. Adding to its cultural footprint, Gandhada Gudi was later remade in Hindi as Kartavya and dubbed into Malayalam as Chandana Kadu.
An Unforgettable On-Set Incident
Other than its cinematic brilliance, Gandhada Gudi can be remembered for a shocking behind-the-scenes incident. Throughout the filming of a tense confrontation, an actual gun was mistakenly replaced with a prop. Dr Vishnuvardhan, unaware of the switch, geared toward Dr Rajkumar, but fortunately missed the shot. This incident caused quite a stir, especially amongst Dr Rajkumar’s fans, who threatened the then-upstart Vishnuvardhan.
Along with this highly talented core solid, the film also featured several supporting solid members like Kalpana, Balakrishna, Sampath, Advani Lakshmi Devi, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Tiger Prabhakar, and lots of more.
Now, with the re-release set for April 24, audiences have one other probability to have fun this masterpiece on the identical day that Dr Rajkumar’s granddaughter and Shiva Rajkumar‘s daughter, Niveditha Shivarajkumar’s debut production, Firefly, also hits theatres.
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