Vijay Kiragandur on Gandhada Gudi: ‘It is our chance to say thank you for the way Puneeth Rajkumar brightened our lives’

Late film icon Puneeth Rajkumar’s Gandhada Gudi, which is a docu-feature on Karnataka’s wildlife, is about to open in cinemas this Friday. On the eve of the movie’s launch, producer Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films wrote a heartfelt notice requesting the viewers to have fun what he referred to as as “Powerstar’s final adieu to the silver screen”.

“No one who knew Appu Sir will ever forget him. His joy for life transmitted where ever he took his smile and the sparkle in those unforgettable eyes. It is difficult to define his firebrand magic which he could generate and weave with his humility and that gracious smile (sic),” learn Kiragandur’s assertion.

The title Gandhada Gudi, which implies the temple of sandalwoods, holds a particular place in Kannada popular culture. It was the title of late appearing legend Dr Rajkumar’s 1973 blockbuster, which additionally emphasised the significance of defending the sanctity and the wealth of Karnataka’s jungles.

“On the eve of the release of our Powerstar’s final adieu to the silver screen, I call upon everyone to witness the Euphoria and to create that spellbound magic again, that our Appu Sir could. Let us celebrate our Powerstar, our Karnataka Ratna. Reminisce and relive those fond memories again in Gandhada Gudi,” Vijay Kiragandur added.

ನಿಜ ಜೀವನದ ಹೀರೋ ನೋಡಲು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ತಪ್ಪದೇ ‘ಗಂಧದಗುಡಿ’ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ, ಮಕ್ಕಳನ್ನೂ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬನ್ನಿ.
Let us have fun our beloved Appu Sir by watching #Gandhadagudi.#DrPuneethRajkumar @Ashwini_PRK #Amoghavarsha @PRK_Productions @PRKAudio @AJANEESHB #Mudskipper @pratheek_dbf #GGMovie #PowerInU pic.twitter.com/FDtb2JXUt0

— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) October 27, 2022

The trailer of Gandhada Gudi confirmed Puneeth Rajkumar trekking throughout the forests of Karnataka together with well-known wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha JS. The ‘Powerstar’ can also be seen exploring the underwater biodiversity of coastal areas.

“With the release of Gandhada Gudi, it’s time to come again in Unison and celebrate the life of our beloved Appu Sir. It is our chance to say thank you for the way he brightened our lives and gave strength to many. We have all seen our Hero on screen, now is the time to witness The REAL HERO, his real-life emotions, laughter and a lot more. Come with your family, with your kids and let this be a moment of epochal change for our RajKumara. One Final time! (sic),” Kiragandur signed off.

Vijay Kiragandur’s Hombale Films is on a successful streak with back-to-back blockbusters together with the KGF collection, and the not too long ago launched Kantara.