Gokulamlo Seeta (transl.Seeta in Gokulam) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah and produced by B. Srinivasa Raju under the Sri Sai Chitra banner. It stars Pawan Kalyan and Raasi, with Harish Kumar in an important role.[1] The music was composed by Koti. It is a remake of the Tamil film, Gokulathil Seethai (1996).[2] It was a commercial success.[1] Gokulamlo Seeta was the first film where Kalyan was credited as 'Pawan Kalyan' after he awarded the title "Pawan" in March 1997.[3]

Gokulamlo Seeta
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Directed byMuthyala Subbaiah
Screenplay byMuthyala Subbaiah
Posani Krishna Murali (dialogue)
Story byAgathiyan
Based onGokulathil Seethai (Tamil)
Produced byB. Srinivasa Raju
StarringPawan Kalyan
Raasi
Harish Kumar
CinematographyK. Datthu
Edited byGautham Raju
Music byKoti
Production
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Sri Sri Chitra
Release date
  • 22 August 1997 (1997-08-22)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Pawan Kalyan is a careless and spoiled son of a rich man, Muddu Krishnayya. Kalyan has every weakness that a rich and careless youth can have, and Baburao helps him in all his activities. Once, Kalyan and his friend/employee Bhaskar attend a function where Kalyan spots Sirisha singing on stage. He is impressed by her beauty and tries to woo her but doesn't succeed. At the same time, Bhaskar, too, is impressed by her and expresses his love to her but is rejected by Sirisha. A disheartened Bhaskar tries to commit suicide but is saved.

Sirisha accepts his love and leaves to see her mother to seek her blessings for their wedding. However, her mother tries to marry her off to her cousin, Sriram. Sirisha writes a letter to Bhaskar to take her away and save her from this marriage. Kalyan is shocked when he learns that Bhaskar is in love with the same Sirisha who rejected him but agrees to bring her. Kalyan manages to bring Sirisha to Bhaskar's house, but Bhaskar's parents oppose this marriage by insulting Sirisha. Kalyan loses his temper and hits Bhaskar's father, adding fuel to the fire. A disheartened Sirisha leaves their house but is saved by Kalyan and taken to his house.

His father and servant, Malli, suspect their relationship, and this suspicion spreads among Kalyan's friends. Sirisha accuses Kalyan of the rumors, and this brings about a change in Kalyan's attitude towards women and his life. He decides to marry Sirisha and asks his father to help him in this regard. However, his father insults her, and she returns to her mother. Kalyan, after learning of his father's mistake, reaches Sirisha's house but is discouraged by her cousin and mother. He goes on a hunger strike until she accepts his love. In the end, Muddu Krishnayya apologizes for his mistake and unites the lovers.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Gokulamlo Seeta
Film score by
Released1997
GenreSoundtrack
Length34:41
LabelLahari Music
ProducerKoti
Koti chronology
Bobbili Dora
(1997)
Gokulamlo Seeta
(1997)
Korukunna Priyudu
(1997)

Music composed by Koti. Music released on Lahari Music Company.[4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oo Andi Pilla"BhuvanachandraMuralidhar, Swarnalatha4:41
2."Gokula Krishna Gopala Krishna"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra5:21
3."Andala Seemaloni"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryMano, K. S. Chithra4:34
4."Podderani Lokamnidi"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryK. S. Chithra4:26
5."Hey Papa"BhuvanachandraMano, Malgudi Subha5:11
6."Manasunna Kanulunte"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryK. S. Chithra, Malgudi Subha5:30
7."Prema Prema Oh Prema"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:30
Total length:34:41

Reception

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A critic from Andhra Today rated the film three out of five stars and noted that "The director Mutyala Subbaiah proves his directorial prowess in handling a sensitive story but for (some dragging and unwarranted scenes) the climax".[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Vijayalaxmi (15 May 2003). "Johnny sinks, but Pawan Kalyan remains afloat". Rediff.
  2. ^ "ప‌వ‌న్ క‌ళ్యాణ్‌ను ఫ‌స్ట్ టైం ప‌వ‌ర్ స్టార్ అని ఎవ‌రు పిలిచారో తెలుసా ! [Do you know who called Pawan Kalyan Power Star first !]". Namasthe Telangana (in Telugu).
  3. ^ Gokulamlo Seetha Full Length Movie || Pawan Kalyan, Raasi. 22 February 2017. Event occurs at 0:20. Retrieved 3 August 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b "Gokulam Lo Sita". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 13 February 1998. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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