Namaste Madam (transl. Greetings Madam) is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by R. Raghuraj and produced by Ravi Garani.[1] The film features Srinagar Kitty, Nikesha Patel and Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles.[2] Actress Nikita Thukral made a cameo appearance.[3]
| Namaste Madam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Raghuraj |
| Written by | S. Neelakanta |
| Screenplay by | Sairam Vinayakaram Kalagaru Harshapriya Dev R. Raghuraj |
| Based on | Missamma by S. Neelakanta |
| Produced by | Ravi Garani |
| Starring | Srinagar Kitty Nikesha Patel Ragini Dwivedi |
| Cinematography | Santhosh Rai Pathaje |
| Edited by | Kiran Kumar K. L. |
| Music by | Sridhar V. Sambhram |
Production companies | RG Pictures MNK Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film is a remake of Telugu film Missamma (2003) directed by G. Neelakanta Reddy and starring Sivaji, Laya and Bhoomika Chawla.[4] The film opened as a Diwali festival release on 23 October 2014.
Plot
editNanda is a married man who tries to impress Radhika, the MD of their company, to get a promotion. However, he realises that his job is not as easy as it looks because Radhika plans to marry him.
Cast
edit- Srinagar Kitty as Nanda Gopala
- Nikesha Patel as Rukmini
- Ragini Dwivedi as Radhika
- Sadhu Kokila
- Nikita Thukral in guest appearance
- Seetha
- Bank Janardhan
- Shanoor Sana
- Mahesh Gandhi
- Sathyajith
- Sangamesh
- Shankar Rao
- Srinath Vasishta
- Malathesh
- Nagaraj Murthy
- Layendra
Production
editThe female lead role was first reported as Priyamani who apparently rejected and later Ragini Dwivedi was signed for the same. The film had its controversy with actress Nikesha Patel refusing to promote the film citing that she had been sidelined and was not invited for the film's press conference meet.[5] Also there was reports that she was upset with actress Ragini for sidelining her.[6]
Soundtrack
edit| Namaste Madam | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Lahari Music |
The soundtrack for the film is composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram and consists of five tracks.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Panchendriyagala" | Sridhar V. Sambhram | Shashank | |
| 2. | "Ding Dong Bell" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Rajesh Krishnan, Supriya Lohith | |
| 3. | "Drankunaka Baatala" | V. Nagendra Prasad | Sangeetha Ravindran | |
| 4. | "Kannu Kaadutthide" | Hrudaya-Shiva | Shashank Sheshagiri, Shwetha | |
| 5. | "Beetrootu" | Kaviraj | Raj Guru, Sunitha Murali, Supriya Lohith |
Release
editCritical reception
editA critic from The Times of India wrote that "An absolute family entertainer, this one is meant for the masses".[7]
References
edit- ^ "'We have one Jerry and too many Toms in Namaste Madam'". The New Indian Express. 17 July 2014. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Ragini Dwivedi, Srinagara Kitty turn up the heat at Namaste Madam press meet in Bangalore". Times of India. 20 October 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "What's Nikita Thukral doing in Namaste Madam?". Times of India. 9 April 2014. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Remake serials to remake movies: Ravi R Garani". Sify. 28 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014.
- ^ "Nikesha good bye to Namaste Madam". Chitraloka. 5 July 2014. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Nikesha Patel sidelined by Ragini Dwivedi?". Times of India. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "NAMASTE MADAM MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.