Naanu Gandhi (transl. I am Gandhi) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language children's film directed by Nanjunde Gowda starring Master Likhith in the titular role. The film won the Best Film Award at the Columbia International Film Festival.[1][2] Likith won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor.

Naanu Gandhi
Directed byNanjunde Gowda
Written byRajappa Dalavayi (dialogue)
Screenplay byNanjunde Gowda
Based onGandhi
by Dr. Ramanna
StarringMaster Likhith
CinematographyNagaraj
Edited byB S Kemparaj
Music byV. Manohar
Background music:
Raju Upendra Kumar
Production
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Abhivyakthi Chithra
Release date
  • 14 November 2008 (2008-11-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by V. Manohar,[3] and the score was composed by Raju Upendra Kumar.[4]

Reception

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A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Director Nanjunde Gowda fails to feel the pulse of the audience. It is sad that even after his earlier debacle Naanu Neenu Jodi, Gowda failed to realise the importance of comedy, songs and music. The poor quality and lack of richness make it difficult for the audience to sit through".[4] A critic from The Bangalore Mirror wrote that "Naanu Gandhi, promises much but delivers very little, for the serious movie buff as well as for children".[5] On the contrary, R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "In a nutshell, Nanjundegowda should be appreciated for making a clean and sincere film".[3]

References

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  1. ^ Nagpal, B. B. (20 August 2009). ""Naanu Gandhi" selected for China Children's Film Fest". NetIndian.
  2. ^ "'Naanu Gandhi' wins special award". Nowrunning. 4 November 2008.
  3. ^ a b Vijayasarathy, R. G. (17 November 2008). "Naanu Gandhi is a sincere film". Rediff.com.
  4. ^ a b "This Gandhi fails to impress". The New Indian Express. 15 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Naanu Gandhi: Wrong target". Bangalore Mirror. 14 November 2008.
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