A teaser from late Puneeth Rajkumar's dream project Gandhada Gudi has hit the internet on Monday, December 6, to coincide with the birth anniversary of his mother and producer late Smt Parvathamma Rajkumar.
The clip was formally released online by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar. "Appu's dream, an incredible journey. It's time for the return - "Gandhada Gudi" [sic]," she tweeted. The same clip was shared by Shiva Rajkumar and other celebrities on social media sites.
All About Gandhada Gudi
It is a film that captures the beauty and culture of Karnataka. Gandhada Gudi is about an adventure journey taken by Appu in association with wildlife photographer and filmmaker Amoghavarsha.
The late Power Star was impressed by the success of the natural history documentary Amoghavarsha. The idea to make a film on marine life off the Karnataka coast was born during the pandemic.
"He wanted to promote the State's biodiversity, forests, and natural habitat and the film was a dream for him," The Hindu quoted Amoghavarsha as saying
Interestingly, the name of the movie has been inspired by Dr Rajkumar's classic Gandhada Gudi and Ondu Muthina Kathe was also in consideration. The movie was scheduled to release on 1 November, just two days before Puneeth's untimely death.
"A story was born decades ago. Our people, the glory of our land. Our grassroots are spread all over the world. Inspiration for generations was indomitable. The time has come to recount that history, [sic]" he had tweeted days before he passed away.
The teaser has left his fans teary-eyed even as people hail his intent in pushing boundaries and presenting the beauty of Karnataka to the world. It is packed with stupendous visuals and Dr Rajkumar's one-liner gives goosebumps to fans.
Check Out Select Few Reactions of Fans
AKASH A: Appu's dream - an incredible journey
A celebration of our land and it's legend
Can't get over this smile Pleading face
#GandhadaGudi #PuneethRajkumar
Priyaanka H Mallesh: First time in History Appu smiles and his fans Cries...Miss you is less to express.. Appuuu Face throwing a kissHugging face
#PuneethRajkumar #GandhadaGudi
Robin K James: Just finished watching the teaser. Glimpse of #JogFalls is Amazing. And the smile will never be forgotten #PuneethRajkumar forever.
Rakshith | ರಕ್ಷಿತ್: Thanks a ton
@amoghavarsha for making this happen! One last time #Appu on a different role!
ESHA B .U: #PuneethRajkumar miss u appu love u appu https://youtu.be/742iuFwfz3k #GandhadaGudi ur vision world class .... U stay forever death for physical existence ur works live on Growing heart
Prajju De: An amazing journey and celebration of our land n legend..epic teaserYellow heart❤
Thank you appu sir for bringing ths wonderful thought of yours to d screen Folded hands #GandhadaGudi
#ಗಂಧದಗುಡಿ #PuneethRajkumar #AppuLivesOn ❤Crown