Gombegala Love (transl. Love of dolls) is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by newcomer Santhosh starring debutantes Arun and Paavana Gowda.
| Gombegala Love | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Santhosh |
| Written by | Santhosh |
| Produced by | Ajay Raj Urs |
| Starring | Arun Paavana Gowda |
| Cinematography | Kiran Hampapura |
| Edited by | K Eshwar |
| Music by | Srinath Vijay |
Production company | Apple Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
The film was released to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised the film for showcasing a different kind of love story.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
edit- Arun as Panju
- Paavana Gowda as Kamala
- Ramakrishna as Kamala's father
- Shruti as Panju's mother
- Achyuth Kumar as Panju's father
Music
editThe music was composed by Srinath Vijay with lyrics by V. Nagendra Prasad.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ayyo Namage Preethityu" | Karthik, Kavitha | 4:16 |
| 2. | "Premave Jeeva" | Chinmayi Sripada, Haricharan | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 8:26 | ||
Reception
editG S Kumar of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "With a philosophical touch to a sentimental story, the film is a brilliant one with a strong message".[6] A critic from IANS rated the film 4/5 and wrote, "'Gombegala Love', a fresh attempt by newcomers, will captivate the audience with its realistic and absorbing narration".[7] A critic from IBN Live wrote, "'Gombegala Love', a fresh attempt by newcomers, will captivate the audience with its realistic and absorbing narration.".[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Ravichandran praises Gombegala Love". The Times of India. 22 February 2013.
- ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (5 June 2017). "Parthiban all set to woo Kannadigas". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ Sebastian, Shilpa (9 December 2019). "Pavana Gowda on her next film 'Rudri', and why it's a dream role for her". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ↑ "Gombegala Love to be made in Tamil". The Times of India. 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Gombegala Love - All Songs". JioSaavn. 9 November 2018.
- ↑ "Gombhegala Love Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Gombhegala Love by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Gombegala Love' engaging, newcomers wow audience Movie Review)". IANS. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2025 – via India Forums.
- ↑ "'Gombegala Love' Review: This Kannada film is a balanced romantic drama with an entire fresh cast". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2025.