Gowdru is a 2004 Kannada drama film directed by S. Mahendar. The film features Ambareesh, Meena, Devaraj and Shruti in the lead roles. B. Jaya and Ramesh Pandit feature in supporting roles. The film marks the 200th of Ambareesh and the 100th of Shruti.[1][2] The film featured original score and soundtrack composed and written by Hamsalekha. The film is an unofficial remake of Tamil film Kizhakku Cheemayile.[3][4]
S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald in his review of the film wrote, "The story, though not new, has its loads of sentimental scenes. The comic interludes are good." While commending the music and lyrics of the film's soundtrack, cinematography, dialogue and costumes on the film, he noted that "[a]t some points, scenes lack continuity..."[6]Sify wrote "It is an out and out Ambareesh show and he is outstanding in his 200th film. He carries the film entirely on his shoulders and Sruthi as his sister is also convincing (it is her 100th film). Hamsalekha’s music has certain earthiness about it. On the whole Gowdru is a decent family tear-jerker that will do well in the interior regions".[1]
^"Gowdru". Deccan Herald. 18 July 2004. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 13 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
