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Konkani cinema

Konkani cinema is an Indian film industry, where films are made in the Konkani language, which is spoken mainly in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka and to a smaller extent in Kerala. The films have been produced in Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.[2]

Konkani cinema
Produced feature films (2023)[1]
Total5 (Theatrical)

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 Al Jerry Braganza, a native of Mapusa, under the banner of ETICA Pictures.[3][4] Hence, 24 April is celebrated as Konkani Film Day.[5]

Konkani film Paltadcho munis has been included in the world's best films of 2009 list.[6]

Konkani films are eligible for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani.

List of films

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Only theatrically released films or certified movies with public screenings are shown below. VCD/DVD movies, direct to OTT films, short films, telefilms and uncertified films which did not release in theatres are not included. Films made in other languages and dubbed into Konkani are also excluded.

Isidore Dantas has documented films released before 2015 in his book 'Konknni Cholchitram'.[7]

  Goan dialects   Southern Saraswat dialect   Rajapur Saraswat dialect   Mangalorean Catholic dialect   Karwar dialect   Kokni-Kokna dialect   Siddi dialect   Mixed dialects

Year Movie Producer Director Notes
1950 Mogacho Anvddo Al Jerry Braganza Jerry Braganza The first full length Konkani film
1963 Amchem Noxib Franklin Fernandes A. Salaam
1966 Nirmonn Franklin Fernandes A. Salaam The film won two National Awards at the hands of India's then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Sukhachem Sopon Jerry Braganza Jerry Braganza
1969 Mhoji Ghorkan'n Shalini Mardolkar
A. Salaam 		A. Salaam
1970 Kortubancho Sounsar Rico Rod Rico Rod
1972 Jivit Amchem Oxem Muthu Krishan Das YV Rao First movie to be made in Karnataka. Combined artists from Mangalore and Goa.
1975 Boglantt Muthu Krishna Das Muthu Krishna Das
1977 Mog Ani Maipas Captain Mervyn Pinto NLR Sahyadri United Youngsters of Mangalore brought out the first colored Konkani film
Bhuierantlo Munis Tony Coutinho
Chris Perry 		Shridhar Naik
S Philip 		Naik died during the production
1978 Tisri Chitt Peter Gonsalves Peter Gonsalves Produced in 1973
1980 Tapaswini Hanuman Pictures Amrit Prabhu First film from GSB community
1981 Jana Mana Vikas Films Ramesh Kamath
1982 Suzanne Priya Productions Ajit Sinha Hindi-Malayalam-Konkani trilingual film
1983 Girestkai Muthu Krishan Das Muthu Krishan Das
1995 Bhogsanne Richard Castelino Richard Castelino It is the first film to win Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film in the year 1996-97.
2000 Jeevanancho Khell Subrahmaniam Swamy Films A.S. Mahadevrajan First film shot in North Canara
2004 Sood: The Revenge Sanjeev Prabhudesai Suresh Rivonkar
Aleesha Rajendra Talak Rajendra Talak National Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 52nd National Film Awards
2005 Padri Raymond Quadros Rajesh Fernandis
2006 Antarnad Rajendra Talak Rajendra Talak National Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 57th National Film Awards
2007 Black Nhesop Atanchem Fashion T-Bush T-Bush Movie made in Kuwait
2008 Rinn Tem Farikponnachem Robashi Arts Rohidas Shirodkar
Saavariyaa.com[8] Rajendra Talak Rajendra Talak The film is about internet marriage in Goa
2009 Mogachi Zor B. V. Films Production Goa Bonifacio Dias
Jagor Damodar Naik Sangramsingh Gaekwad
Kazaar Frank Fernandes Richard Castelino The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film for the year 2009-10.
Paltadacho Munis NFDC Laxmikant Shetgaonkar This Film has been included in the world's best films of 2009 list.
2010 Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo? Sharon Mazarello Sharon Mazarello Screened at Addis Ababa international film festival and Marbella International Film Festival, premiered at Kuwait[9]
O Maria[10] M.B Creations Rajendra Talak The most commercially successful Konkani film
2011 Ujwadu KJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha Padiyar Kasargod Chinna The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film for the year 2011.
2012 Mariola Gaurie Productions Joe Rose
The Victim Jerryton A. Dias Milroy Goes First Digital Theatrical Film
Digant Sanjay Shetye Dnyanesh Moghe Screened at Cannes festival, the movie is about Dhangar community of Goa.
2013 Suring Hemant Malvankar Swapnil Shetkar
Baga Beach Pramod Salgaocar Laxmikant Shetgaonkar Screened at International Film Festival of India and won a national award.
Mortoo Atrey Sawant Jitendra Shikerkar
2014 Gunaji Nilesh Nevalkar M.S Davan Rivoncar Based on a story by Pundalik Naik
Uzvadd[11] Holy Spirit Films M.S.Davan Rivoncar Featured Goan and North Canara artists
Nachom-ia Kumpasar Goa Folklore Productions Bardroy Barretto

First Konkani Film to make it to the Oscar Shortlist. Winner of unprecedented 37 National and International Awards, most by a Konkani Film. Won 3 National Awards, 24 International Awards, and 10 State Awards. 33 Official selection at International Film Festivals. Shown in 25 countries across 6 continents.

Further information: Nachom-ia Kumpasar
Home Sweet Home [12] Madhav Gad
Swapnil Shetkar 		Swapnil Shetkar
2015 MMS – a violent story of love Diason’s Venture and JF Films
JF Films 		Joywin Fernandes
Rakhonndar John D'Silva John D'Silva
Nirmon the Destiny Eesha and Noah Productions Sripad R.A.Pai First remake Konkani film
Enemy? A.Durga Prasad Dinesh P. Bhonsle Won National Award for Best Konkani Film, Won Best Foreign-language feature film in International Film Maker Festival of World Cinema, Milan, Italy
Hanv Tum Tum Hanv Eddie Fernandes Ramprasaad Adpaikar Sci-fi based black comedy film
Home Sweet Home 2 Madhav Gad
Swapnil Shetkar 		Swapnil Shetkar First Konkani Sequel Film
2016 Noshibacho Khel[13] Henry D'Silva Suratkal Harry Fernandes Released on 12 Aug 2016 [14]
Ek Aslyar Ek Na[15] Frank Fernandes Pradeep Paladka Released on 2 Sep 2016 [16](Mangalore)
Mogaan Narendra Gaonkar Darshan Lolienkar
Aa Vai Ja Sa[17] Ramesh Kamath Ramesh Kamath First Konkani Children's film
Noshaa Ambition Production Edison Gomes
K Sera Sera – Ghodpachem Ghoddtelem[18] Gayatri Pednekar Rajeev Shinde
Raktyug Jayashri Motion Pictures Sidhesh Boarkar
2017 Martin A.Durga Prasad Jitendra Shikerkar First Konkani suspense thriller[19]
Soul Curry [20] Reflection Creation Nieelesh Malkar Starring Jackie Shroff and Seema Biswas in the main roles, it won Goa State Awards[21]
Juze [22][23][24][25] Thin Air Productions, Kepler film, Cine Sud promotions, Three River Films, Films Boutique Miransha Naik[26]
First Konkani film to have an India-France-Netherlands co-production born out of the NFDC Film Bazaar, It's been picked for International sales by Films Boutique. It was premiered at 41st Hong Kong international film festival and currently taking other festival rounds. First Konkani film to be reviewed by 'The Hollywood Reporter'.
Ashem Zalem Kashem[27] Glorious Angelore Productions Maxim Pereira Bilingual Konkani-Tulu Movie
Sophiya[28] Janet Noronha Harry Fernandes The film has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Regional Film in the year 2017.
Mogan Tujea R Jovito Rodrigues


Jayson Colaco

 R Jovito Rodrigues
Anthu [29] Karopady Akshaya Nayak Karopady Akshaya Nayak
Connection[30] Sylvester Fernandes Christ Silva
Mahaprayan Abhay Jog Nilesh Karamunge
2018 Zanvoy No 1[31] Sangati Creations Harry Fernandes Mangalorean film with Goan artistes
O La La[32] AXIS VISION Sripad R.A.Pai Releasing on 27 May 2018
7 Dayz[33] Joywin Fernandes Productions Joywin Fernandes
Questao De Confusao Chetana Productions, Go Goa Gollywood, The Neutral View Swapnil Shetkar Releasing on 28 September 2018
Amizade (English: Friendship) [34] Sachin Verlekar Aniket Naik The film was released on 7 December 2018.[35]
Planning ... Devachem[27] Severino Fernandes Rajesh Fernandes
WELCOME M1LL10NS Manna Mohie[36] Milroy Goes[37] Released in Los Angeles, USA. Razak Khan's last film.[38]
2019 Kantaar[21] Janet Noronha Nilesh Malkar Released on 28 January 2019 (Goa) and on 9 Aug 2019 (Mangalore-Udupi)[39]
FAKE[21] Amod Mardolkar Vishal Haldankar
Cynthia Goa Global Productions Elvis Kahn Fernandes First Konkani horror film
Miranda House Rajendra Talak Rajendra Talak Marathi-Konkani bilingual film
Glory - Go for the Goal A.Durga Prasad Jitendra Shikerkar
A. Durga Prasad
Tinky George
Bade Abbu Astonia entertainment pvt ltd Nitin Superkar First Konkani Muslim Family (protagonist) oriented film. ( Shot in Hindi as well, as The Steering.)
Nirmillem Nirmonem[40][41][42][43] Henry D'Silva Suratkal Melwin Elpel[44] Released on 23 Aug 2019, Completed 50-day run at the theaters.
Amori Opus Gala Dinesh P. Bhonsle Adjudged best film at 66th National Film Awards.
Padrik Nanv Na? JP Goa Productions Viraj Salkar
Valerian Vaz
Kaajro (English: Bitter Tree) [45] de Goan Studio Nitin Bhaskar Adjudged best film at 67th National Film Awards.
Apsara Dhara[46] Ramesh Kamath Ramesh Kamath Released on 14 Nov 2019
Benddkar[47][48] Harry Fernandes Films, Dolphi Rebello Production, Prince Jacob Production and Alvares Creations Harry Fernandes Released on 22 Nov 2019[47]
2020 Pedru Poder Big Banner Entertainment Jojo D'souza
Ironheart Spring Pictures Gautam Parwar Theatrical release on 14 February 2020 at Inox Goa Multiplex
2021 DCosta House Sharvani Productions Jitendra Shikerkar
Amche Samsar[49] Amche Creations Sandeep Kamath First movie from RSB community
2022 Gang Infant Jesus Production Elnish Rodrigues
Fotting No. 1 Joywin Fernandes Productions Joywin Fernandes
Allshi Redde[50][51][52] Sparkle Production Godwin Sparkle & Hera Pinto Released on 9 September 2022

Title Song Released on 13 August 2022[53]

Baayo Nagendra Kamath Ramananda Nayak
2023 Tem...battle of egos Shrugal Entertainment Vinay Vishnu Gawas
Aiz Maka Falea Tuka Akshay Singh
Sreejith Karanavar 		Sreejith Karanavar Released on 27 January 2023
Vodthanthlem Ful[54] Sunil Baretto Melwin Elpel Released on 14 April 2023
Lucky Draw 777[55] Rayan Magneto Rayan Magneto A Indie Konkani Comedy film released on 02 Sept 2023(Mangalore), 28 Jan 2024(Canada)
Osmitay Louis J Pinto and Mandd Sobhann Productions Vilas Ratnakar Kshatriya Mixed dialect Konkani film about the origin of Konkani people released on 15 September 2023
Tarpana Om Productions and Malshi Pictures Devdas Nayak Released on 17 November 2023 in Naperville, IL.
Crazy Mogi Prasad Creations Christ Silva
#Mog Big Banner Entertainment Nilesh Malkar
2024 Nimnni Chitt Nazario Fernandes Elnish Rodrigues
Khadmod Aesthete Productions Rahul Ramchandra Pawar Film on Kokni-Kokna Adivasi community
Payann: A timeless legacy Sangeeth Ghar Productions Joel Pereira Premiered on September 15, 2024 and released on September 20, 2024[56]
Tu Maje Prathamesh Mangaonkar I Production Films
Antyarambha Kiranmayi Kamath Ramesh Kamath
Rhythm of Dammam Inner Silence Films Jayan Cherian Konkani-Kannada bilingual film on Siddi community
2025 Fondacho Misther Rayan Magneto Films Rayan Magneto Post Production

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Bibliography

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  • Konknni Cholchitram, Isidore Dantas, 2010
  • 50 Years of Konkani Cinema, Andrew Greno Viegas, 2000
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