The film, which reflects the cultural ethos of the Gowli community, is based on a true incident; it’s releasing on 24 February.
Actors Srinagara Kitty and Pavana in 'Gowli'. (Supplied)
Sanju weds Geetha-fame actor Srinagara Kitty is returning to the silver screen as a solo hero with Gowli, after a gap of six years. The film is based on a true incident and is hitting the theatres on 24 February.
Movies based on true incidents have been one of the favourite genres for many filmmakers since their popularity among a particular set of audiences lead to huge box office success.
While some infuse cinematic elements for commercial success, a few keep it raw for its authenticity and native flavour on the screen.
Gowli is one such experimental movie that marks the comeback of Krishna, popular as Srinagara Kitty, in a full-fledged role as a hero. While the actor made special appearances, Silicon City (2017) was his last film as a hero.
“When we started the shooting, the first wave of the Coronavirus struck the nation. When we decided to go for the second schedule, the second wave was at its peak. Thus, Gowli has been shot in over three-and-a-half years. I didn’t shave my beard since then,” the actor told the media on Tuesday, 21 February.
Srinagara Kitty in a working still from ‘Gowli’. (Supplied)
Like many heroes who are sporting beards in movies and tasting success at the box office (like Yash in KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2), Srinagara Kitty is pinning hopes on his comeback venture.
The film is based on a true incident revolving around the Gowli community (milkmen). The Gowli tribe supplies milk and milk products and belongs to the Yadav community of North India. Historians note that they are related to the Gowlis of Maharashtra and Goa.
Director Soora, who hails from Sirsi, wrote the story for Gowli. “I gave my best and am confident that it will be one of the best performances in my career so far,” Srinagara Kitty said.
The language in Gowli is the same as that of the native community. “One must understand that different regions have different styles, dialects, and word choices while speaking a certain language. What might sound like offending to one region of people might be very common,” he explained.
Referring to censorship criteria, the actor wondered if a character from a village be shown talking good English in a film. “Would it not sound absurd?” he questioned and felt that this is due to the lack of knowledge of languages that differ from region to region.
It’s U/A censored for GOWLI.
3 days to go..! Ready to witness the world the GOWLI.
Movie at theaters this February 24th. @SrinagarKitty_ @sohanfilms #gowli #srinagarkitty #bookmyshow #gowlionfeb24 #tstudios pic.twitter.com/04fDVHzK58— Srinagara Kitty (@SrinagarKitty_) February 21, 2023
A working still from ‘Gowli’. (Supplied)
The Gowli team shot the film in Sirsi, Mekedatu, Nelamangala, and a few more places.
Though people in places near Sirsi still have black-and-white television sets, which constantly need antennas to be adjusted, they have better roads and other facilities, he noted.
The makers claimed that the movie has many layers of relationship, as it celebrates the special bond of a father and his daughter, husband and wife, maternal uncles, and grandparents.
Gowli represents the cultural ethos and human bondage in a closely-guarded community and tells what happens when their peaceful life is disturbed.
It stars Pavana, child artist Namana, Sharath Lohitashwa Rangayana Raghu, and Yash Shetty.
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