Namaste Madam

Namaste Madam (transl. Greetings Madam) is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by R. Raghuraj and produced by Ravi Garani.[1] The film features Srinagar Kitty, Nikesha Patel and Ragini Dwivedi in the lead roles.[2] Actress Nikita Thukral made a cameo appearance.[3]

Namaste Madam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Raghuraj
Written byS. Neelakanta
Screenplay bySairam
Vinayakaram Kalagaru
Harshapriya
Dev
R. Raghuraj
Based onMissamma
by S. Neelakanta
Produced byRavi Garani
StarringSrinagar Kitty
Nikesha Patel
Ragini Dwivedi
CinematographySanthosh Rai Pathaje
Edited byKiran Kumar K. L.
Music bySridhar V. Sambhram
Production
companies
RG Pictures
MNK Movies
Release date
  • 23 October 2014 (2014-10-23)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

The film is a remake of Telugu film Missamma (2003) directed by G. Neelakanta Reddy and starring Sivaji, Laya and Bhoomika Chawla.[4] The film opened as a Diwali festival release on 23 October 2014.

Plot

Nanda is a married man who tries to impress Radhika, the MD of their company, to get a promotion. However, he realises that his job is not as easy as it looks because Radhika plans to marry him.

Cast

Production

The female lead role was first reported as Priyamani who apparently rejected and later Ragini Dwivedi was signed for the same. The film had its controversy with actress Nikesha Patel refusing to promote the film citing that she had been sidelined and was not invited for the film's press conference meet.[5] Also there was reports that she was upset with actress Ragini for sidelining her.[6]

Soundtrack
Namaste Madam
Soundtrack album by
Sridhar V. Sambhram
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelLahari Music

The soundtrack for the film is composed by Sridhar V. Sambhram and consists of five tracks.

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Panchendriyagala"Sridhar V. SambhramShashank 
2."Ding Dong Bell"V. Nagendra PrasadRajesh Krishnan, Supriya Lohith 
3."Drankunaka Baatala"V. Nagendra PrasadSangeetha Ravindran 
4."Kannu Kaadutthide"Hrudaya-ShivaShashank Sheshagiri, Shwetha 
5."Beetrootu"KavirajRaj Guru, Sunitha Murali, Supriya Lohith 

Release

Critical reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "An absolute family entertainer, this one is meant for the masses".[7]

References
  1. "'We have one Jerry and too many Toms in Namaste Madam'". The New Indian Express. 17 July 2014.
  2. "Ragini Dwivedi, Srinagara Kitty turn up the heat at Namaste Madam press meet in Bangalore". Times of India. 20 October 2014.
  3. "What's Nikita Thukral doing in Namaste Madam?". Times of India. 9 April 2014.
  4. "Remake serials to remake movies: Ravi R Garani". Sify. 28 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014.
  5. "Nikesha good bye to Namaste Madam". Chitraloka. 5 July 2014.
  6. "Nikesha Patel sidelined by Ragini Dwivedi?". Times of India. 16 October 2014.
  7. "NAMASTE MADAM MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India.
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