Konkani cinema is an
Indian film industry, where
film
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s are made in the
Konkani language
Konkani () is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily in the Konkan region, along the western coast of India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages mentioned in the Indian Constitution, and the official language of ...
, which is spoken mainly in the
India
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n states of
Goa
Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...
,
Maharashtra
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and
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
and to a smaller extent in
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
. The films have been produced in
Goa
Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...
,
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
,
Maharashtra
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and
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
.
As of 2018, when the Indian film industry celebrated its
centennial
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, a total of 145 feature films were released. 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
Mapusa (म्हापशें) is a town in North Goa, India. It is situated 13 km north of the capital Panaji. The town is the headquarters of Bardez Taluka. It is located on the main highway NH-17, linking Mumbai to Kochi.
In Portugue ...
, under the banner of ETICA Pictures. Hence, 24 April is celebrated as Konkani Film Day.
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.
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
Rajendra Talak is an Indian film director, from Goa. He is best known for his award-winning Konkani films, ''Aleesha'' and '' O Maria''.
Early life
Talak was born in Comba, Margao, Goa. He attended the Mahila Nutan and Popular High Schoo ...
.
In 2012, a new age digital film ''
The Victim'' was directed by
Milroy Goes
Pervis Milroy Goes (born 3 September 1986), known better as Milroy Goes is an Indian film director and screenwriter of Portuguese descent from Goa His film '' Welcome M1LL10NS'' was eligible for the 91st Academy Awards in Best Picture Academy ...
.
Some old Konkani films are ''Sukhachem Sopon'', ''
Amchem Noxib'', ''
Nirmonn
''Nirmon'' is a Goan Konkani film produced in 1966. It was directed by A. Salam and produced by Frank Fernand. The film features C. Alvares, Shalini, Anthony D’Sa, Ophelia, Souza Ferrao, Antonette and Jacinto Vaz.
Cast and crew
Nirmonn was ...
'', ''Mhoji Ghorkarn'', ''Kortubancho Sonvsar'', ''Jivit Amchem Oxem'', ''Mog ani Moipas'', ''
Bhuierantlo Munis
''Bhuierantlo Munis'' ( en, Cave Man) is a 1977 Indian Konkani-language drama film. The first colour film in Konkani, it was produced under the banner of Chripton Motion Pictures by Tony Coutinho and Chris Perry and released in 1977. The film w ...
'', ''Suzanne'', ''Boglantt'', ''
Padri'' and ''Bhogsonne''. ''
Ujwadu
''Ujwaadu'' is a 2011 Konkani film directed by Kasargod Chinna and produced by KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar as the third film ever produced in the GSB Konkani language and attempts to showcase Konkani Saraswatha tradition and culture.
...
'' 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
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, Sachin Verlekar
, Aniket Naik
, The film was released on 7 December 2018.
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Kantaar''
, Janet Noronha
, Nilesh Malkar
, Released on 28 January 2019 (Goa) and on 09 Aug, 2019 (Mangalore-Udupi)
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Nirmillem Nirmonem
, Henry D'Silva Suratkal
, Melwin Elpel
, Released on 23 Aug, 2019, Completed 50-day run at the theaters.
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, Benddkar
, Harry Fernandes Films, Dolphi Rebello Production, Prince Jacob Production and Alvares Creations
, Harry Fernandes
, Released on 22 Nov, 2019
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, 2020
, style="background:#CEF2E0", ''
Ironheart''
, Spring Pictures
, Gautam Parwar
, Theatrical release on 14 February 2020 at Inox Goa Multiplex
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, 2022
, style="background:#F2CED4", Allshi Redde
, Sparkle Production
, Godwin Sparkle & Hera Pinto
, Genre: Horror/Comedy, To be released on 09 September 2022
Title Song Released on 13th August 2022
References
Bibliography
* ''Konknni Cholchitram'', Isidore Dantas, 2010
* ''50 Years of Konkani Cinema'', Andrew Greno Viegas, 2000
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Culture of Goa
Cinema by language of India
Cinema of Karnataka
Konkani