Konkani cinema
Konkani cinema is an Indian film industry, where films are made in the Konkani language, which is spoken mainly in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka and to a smaller extent in Kerala. The films have been produced in Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.[1]
| Konkani cinema | |
|---|---|
| Produced feature films (2013) | |
| Total | 145 |
As of 2018, when the Indian film industry celebrated its centennial, a total of 145 feature films were released.[2] This was another increase over a total films made until 2009 as documented by Isidore Dantas in his book Konkani Cholchitram.
The first full-length Konkani film was Sukhi Konn produced by GMB Rodrigues in 1949 but was never released. Mogacho Anvddo, was released on 24 April 1950, and was produced and directed by Jerry Braganza, a native of Mapusa, under the banner of ETICA Pictures.[3][4] Hence, 24 April is celebrated as Konkani Film Day.[5] In 2008–09, Jojo Dsouza, a native of Goa began the first small scale digital film training academy in the state. He drew inspiration from noted film genius Ashok Miranda.
Konkani film Paltadcho manis has been included in the world's best films of 2009 list.[6]
Konkani films are eligible for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani. The most commercially successful Konkani film (as of June 2011) is O Maria directed by Rajendra Talak.[7]
In 2012, a new age digital film The Victim was directed by Milroy Goes.[8]
Some old Konkani films are Sukhachem Sopon, Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn, Mhoji Ghorkarn, Kortubancho Sonvsar, Jivit Amchem Oxem, Mog ani Moipas, Bhuierantlo Munis, Suzanne, Boglantt, Padri and Bhogsonne. Ujwadu is a 2011 Konkani film directed by Kasargod Chinna and produced by KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar.
Numerous short films have been made in Konkani such as Cheddum...the Girl by Sharon Mazarello., Sin, by Ramprasad Adpaikar.
The film In Search of Mother was one of the first completely digital Konkani films. It was co-produced by the ESG and JoJo Dsouza and directed by Ramprasad Adpaikar with production at RJ Films, Goa. Post-production was also done at RJ films studio.
Goa's first 24x7 Digital Film and Media Production house BIG BANNER ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LLP was founded by Mr. Deepak A. Bandekar, Mrs. Chandan D. Bandekar and Smt. Deepa A. Bandekar in collaboration with Mr. Jojo JF D'Souza and his team. This state of the art studio was inaugurated by noted film personality Mr. Manoj Pawha and Mr. Rajendra Talak, Writer, Director, Film-maker, in December in December 2017. The studio has complete production and post production facilities that are globally accepted in sound, video and film as well as print and publishing. Big Banner Entertainment and Media LLP also recently worked successfully on a project with Sony Music Entertainment and Disney which is a big achievement for the small industry in Goa. They are currently expanding to Line Production and boosting the film capabilities in the state of Goa.
List of Konkani Movies
Goan dialects Southern Saraswat dialect Mangalorean Catholic dialect Mixed dialects
| Year | Movie | Producer | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Mogacho Anvddo | Jerry Braganza | Jerry Braganza | The first full length Konkani film |
| 1963 | Amchem Noxib | Franklin Fernandes | Franklin Fernandes | |
| 1966 | Nirmonn | Franklin Fernandes | A. Salam | The film won two National Awards at the hands of India's then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. |
| 1967 | Sukhachem Sopon | Jerry Braganza | Jerry Braganza | |
| 1969 | Mhoji Ghorkarn | |||
| 1970 | Kortubancho Sounsar | |||
| 1971 | Jivit Amchem Oxem | |||
| 1975 | Boglantt | |||
| 1977 | Mog Ani Maipas | United Youngsters of Mangalore brought out the first colored Konkani film | ||
| Bhuierantlo Munis | ||||
| 1978 | Tisri Chitt | Peter Gonsalves | Produced in 1973 | |
| 1980 | Tapaswini | GSB Mandal | Amrit Prabhu | |
| Girestkai | ||||
| 1981 | Jana Mana | GSB Mandal | Ramesh Kamath | |
| 1982 | Suzane | |||
| 1985 | Zau Zau Teg Bhau | |||
| 1988 | Kazara Uprant | Henry D'Silva Suratkal | ||
| 1996 | Bhogsanne | Richard Castelino | Richard Castelino | It is the first film to win Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film in the year 1996-97. |
| 2004 | Aleesha | Rajendra Talak | Rajendra Talak | National Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 52nd National Film Awards |
| 2005 | Padri | Raymond Quadros | Rajesh Fernandis | |
| 2006 | Antarnad | Rajendra Talak | Rajendra Talak | National Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 57th National Film Awards |
| 2007 | Zuzari | Suhas Sawardekar | ||
| 2009 | Paltadacho Munis | NFDC | Laxmikant Shetgaonkar | This Film has been included in the world's best films of 2009 list. |
| Kazaar | Frank Fernandes | Richard Castelino | The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film for the year 2009-10. | |
| Jagor | Damodar Naik | Sangramsingh Gaekwad | ||
| 2010 | Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo? | Sharon Mazarello | Sharon Mazarello | Screened at Addis Ababa international film festival and Marbella International Film Festival, premiered at Kuwait[9] |
| Saavariyaa.com[10] | Rajendra Talak | The film is about internet marriage in Goa | ||
| 2011 | O Maria[11] | M.B Creations | Rajendra Talak | The most commercially successful Konkani film |
| In Search of ... Mother | Jojo D'Souza | Raamprasaad Adpaikar | ||
| Ujwadu | KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar | Kasargod Chinna | The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film for the year 2011. | |
| 2012 | The Victim | Milroy Goes | First Digital Theatrical Film | |
| 2013 | Baga Beach | Pramod Salgaocar | Laxmikant Shetgaonkar | Screened at International Film Festival of India and won a national award. |
| Mortoo | Atrey Sawant | Jitendra Shikerkar | Screened at International Film Festival of India and won a state award. | |
| 2014 | Home Sweet Home [12] | Swapnil Shetkar | ||
| Gunnaji | ||||
| 2015 | Nachom-ia Kumpasar | Goa Folklore Productions | Bardroy Barretto | First Konkani Film to make it to the Oscar Shortlist. Winner of unprecedented 37 National and International Awards, most by a Konkani Film. Won 3 National Awards, 24 International Awards, and 10 State Awards. 33 Official selection at International Film Festivals. Shown in 25 countries across 6 continents. |
| ENEMY? | A.Durga Prasad | Dinesh P. Bhonsle | Won National Award for Best Konkani Film, Won Best Foreign-language feature film in International Film Maker Festival of World Cinema, Milan, Italy | |
| Hanv Tum Tum Hanv | Eddie Fernandes | Raamprasaad Adpaikar | Sci-fi based black comedy film | |
| Home Sweet Home 2 | Swapnil Shetkar | First Konkani Sequel Film | ||
| Nirmon the Destiny | Eesha and Noah Productions | Sripad R.A.Pai | First remake Konkani film | |
| Nashibacho Khel[13] | Henry D'Silva Suratkal | Harry Fernandes | Released on 12 Aug, 2016 [14] | |
| 2016 | Ek Aslyar Ek Na[15] | Frank Fernandes | Pradeep Paladka | Released on 02 Sep, 2016 [16](Mangalore) |
| K Sera Sera – Ghodpachem Ghoddtelem[17] | Gayatri Pednekar | Rajeev Shinde | ||
| Aa Vai Ja Sa[18] | Ramesh Kamath | First Konkani Children's film | ||
| 2017 | WELCOME M1LL10NS | Manna Mohie | Milroy Goes | Film Contested at Oscars 2019 - 91st Academy Awards 2019 in General Category. Premiered in Los Angeles, USA. |
| Mogan Tujea | R Jovito Rodrigues
| R Jovito Rodrigues | ||
| Planning ... Devachem[19] | Severino Fernandes | Rajesh Fernandes | Audio released | |
| Ashem Zalem Kashem[19] | Glorious Angelore Productions | Maxim Pereira | First bilingual Konkani-Tulu Movie | |
| Sophiya[20] | Janet Noronha | Harry Fernandes | The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film in the year 2017. | |
| Juze [21][22][23][24] | Thin Air Productions, Kepler film, Cine Sud promotions, Three River Films, Films Boutique | Miransha Naik[25] | First Konkani film to have an India-France-Netherlands co-production born out of the NFDC Film Bazaar, It's been picked for International sales by Films Boutique. It was premiered at 41st Hong Kong international film festival and currently taking other festival rounds. First Konkani film to be reviewed by 'The Hollywood Reporter'. | |
| Soul Curry [26] | Reflection Creation | Nieelesh Malkar | Starring Jackie Shroff and Seema Biswas in the main roles, it won Goa State Awards[27] | |
| Martin | A.Durga Prasad | Jitendra Shikerkar | First Konkani suspense thriller[28] | |
| Connection[29] | Genre: Suspense | |||
| Anthu [30] | GSB Mandal | Karopady Akshaya Nayak | 5th Movie in GSB konkani language “Anthu” (A tale from our livelihood) is a unique movie, with one of its kind story line. It revolves around a family, the problems that arises, the way it spreads out its branches, when one problem gets solved the other erupts and this vicious circle heading towards a solution has been made as a movie. Entire movie has been made by GSB Konkani community. It is one of its kind movies in Konkani genres. This movie is being Produced, Directed, Story, Screen-Played, Cinematographed and Edited by youngster Karopady Akshay Nayak. State Film awardee M K Matha, has written dialogues in Kannada, which is being converted into Konkani by Venkatesh Baliga. Lyrics are composed by Om Ganesh Kamath Uppunda & Srinivas Shenoy Puttur while music has been composed by ‘Hari-Ram’ (Dual Musicians B. Athmaram Nayak & Harish Pandav) Milan Markanja, Vishwanath Kodikal, Vipin Shetty are assistant directors. Krishna Prasad, Vijay Montero has assisted in Cinematography. On screen artists are a bunch of outstanding talents from Konkani community, consisting of Stage artist Chidananda Kamath Kasargod, who has acted in number of Movies, Dramas, serials etc. The cast also includes, ardent actress Poornima Suresh Udupi, National Balashree Awardee Sujay Shanbhag Mysore, Manjesh Bhat Vittla, Dinesh Prabhu Kalotte, Maroli Sabitha Kamath, Jaya Pai, Jaya Kamath, Vithobh Bhandarkar & more than 45 artists from the community. | |
| MOGAN PODLO | Prasad Creations, Goa | A. Durga Prasad | First Konkani Dubbed film in Goa | |
| 2018 | O LA LA[31] | AXIS VISION | Sripad R.A.Pai | Releasing on 27 May 2018 |
| Zanvoy No 1[32] | Sangati Creations | Harry Fernandes | Mangalorean film with Goan artistes | |
| 7 days[33] | Rocky D’Souza | Joywin Fernandes | ||
| Questao De Confusao | Chetana Productions, Go Goa Gollywood, The Neutral View | Swapnil Shetkar | Releasing on 28 September 2018 | |
| Amizade (English: Friendship) [34] | Sachin Verlekar | Aniket Naik | The film was released on 7 December 2018.[35] | |
| 2019 | Kantaar[27] | Janet Noronha | Nilesh Malkar | Released on 28 January 2019 (Goa) and on 09 Aug, 2019 (Mangalore-Udupi)[36] |
| Nirmillem Nirmonem[37][38][39][40] | Henry D'Silva Suratkal | Melwin Elpel[41] | Released on 23 Aug, 2019, Completed 50-day run at the theaters. | |
| Benddkar[42][43] | Harry Fernandes Films, Dolphi Rebello Production, Prince Jacob Production and Alvares Creations | Harry Fernandes | Released on 22 Nov, 2019[42] | |
| 2020 | Ironheart | Spring Pictures | Gautam Parwar | Theatrical release on 14 February 2020 at Inox Goa Multiplex |
| 2022 | Allshi Redde[44][45][46] | Sparkle Production | Godwin Sparkle & Hera Pinto | Genre: Horror/Comedy, To be released on 09 September 2022 Title Song Released on 13th August 2022[47] |
| 2023 | Vodthanthlem Ful[48] | Sunil Baretto | Melwin Elpel | Releasing on April 14, 2023 |
| Lucky Draw 777 | Rayan Magneto | Rayan Magneto | A Konkani Comedy Film |
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Bibliography
- Konknni Cholchitram, Isidore Dantas, 2010
- 50 Years of Konkani Cinema, Andrew Greno Viegas, 2000