Gouravam(2013)
Gouravam is a 2013 Indian social thriller film directed by Radha Mohan. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu languages. The film stars Allu Sirish in his acting debut, alongside Yami Gautam, Prakash Raj, and Harish Uthaman. The story follows Arjun, a city man who travels to a remote village to find his missing friend. He uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful landlord and a brutal honour killing. The film was produced by Prakash Raj under the Duet Movies banner. Music was composed by S. Thaman. Gouravam received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but was praised for its strong social message and performances. The film was released on 19 April 2013.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 April 2013
- Director
- Radha Mohan
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Arjun visits a village to find his missing best friend. He learns that his friend eloped with a girl from a wealthy family. The girl's father, a powerful landlord, will do anything to protect his honour. Arjun teams up with a local lawyer to uncover the dark truth buried in the village.
“Honour is not worth a life.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gouravam
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & Thaman (13 films together), Prakash Raj & Radha Mohan (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Thaman (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Pavithra Lokesh (3 films together), and Nassar & Yami Gautam (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gouravam' means 'respect' in Telugu, reflecting its theme of social dignity.
- Director Radha Mohan is known for Tamil films, and this was his first Telugu directorial venture.
- It features actor Allu Sirish in his debut lead role, marking his entry into Telugu cinema.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic village settings.
- It addresses social issues like caste discrimination, a recurring theme in Radha Mohan's work.
- The film had a low-key release and did not perform well commercially at the box office.
- Actress Yami Gautam, who played a key role, was relatively new to Telugu films at the time.