On Independence Day, Gowri was released alongside Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, creating some buzz. This movie marks the return of director Indrajith Lankesh to Kannada cinema after 8 years. The film also introduces his son, Samarjit Lankesh in his first-ever acting role. Samarjit worked hard to prepare for this role raising expectations. The movie also stars Saanya Iyer, a former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant as the lead actress. The song “Time Baruthe,” composed by Chandan Shetty added to the movie’s hype.
Mixed Reactions and Tough Competition
Despite the team’s efforts to promote the movie, Gowri had a tough first day. The film received mixed reviews, which affected its performance at the box office. It faced strong competition from other films released in different languages. Additionally, Golden Star Ganesh’s Family Entertainer was well-received by family audiences, and Bheema, starring Duniya Vijay, continued to do well in its second week.
2 Days collections and Future Expectations
On its first day, Gowri earned around ₹0.15 crore and 2nd day 0.05cr at the box office. Looking at the current situation, the film is expected to make between ₹1 crore to ₹1.20 crore in total. However, the movie might benefit from the long weekend, as it was released on a Thursday with Rakshabandhan on the following Monday. This extra holiday could help boost the overall earnings.
Gowri is about a young man from a simple background who dreams big. His life changes when he meets Samantha a city girl and the movie explores how their lives connect. Directed by Indrajit Lankesh who is known for introducing Deepika Padukone to movies.