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. Konkani films have been produced in Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala.
As of 2018, when the Indian film industry celebrated its centennial, 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, under the banner of ETICA Pictures. Hence, 24 April is celebrated as Konkani Film Day.
In 2008-09, Mr JoJo Dsouza of Goa began the first small scale digital film training academy in Goa. 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 is O Maria directed by Rajendra Talak.
In 2012, a new age digital film The Victim was directed by Milroy Goes.
Some old Konkani films are Sukhachem Sopon, Amchem Noxib, Nirmonn, Mhoji Ghorkarn, Kortubancho Sonvsar, Jivit Amchem Oxem, Mog ani Moipas, Bhuierantlo Munis, Suzanne, Boglantt, Padri and Bhogsonne. Ujwadu 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 amongst one of the first COMPLETELY digital Konkani films. It was co produced by the ESG and JoJo Dsouza and Directed by Ramprasad Adpaikar under training by RJ films, Goa. Post was done at RJ films studio.

List of Konkani Movies

Goan dialects
Southern Saraswat dialect
Mangalorean Catholic dialect
Mixed dialects
YearMovieProducerDirectorNotes
1950Mogacho AnvddoJerry BraganzaJerry BraganzaThe first full length Konkani film
1963Amchem NoxibFranklin FernandesFranklin Fernandes
1966NirmonnFranklin FernandesA. SalamThe film won two National Awards at the hands of India's then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
1967Sukhachem SoponJerry BraganzaJerry Braganza
1969Mhoji Ghorkarn
1970Kortubancho Sounsar
1971Jivit Amchem Oxem
1975Boglantt
1977Mog ani MoipassUnited Youngsters of Mangalore brought out the first colored Konkani film
1977Bhuierantlo Munis
1978Tisri ChittPeter GonsalvesProduced in 1973
1980TapaswiniGSB MandalAmrit Prabhu
1980Girestkai
1981Jana ManaGSB MandalRamesh Kamath
1982Suzane
1985Zau Zau Teg Bhau
1988Kazara UprantHenry D'Silva Suratkal
1996BhogsanneRichard Castelino
2004AleeshaRajendra TalakRajendra TalakNational Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 52nd National Film Awards
2005PadriFrank Fernandes
2006AntarnadRajendra TalakRajendra TalakNational Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 57th National Film Awards
2007ZuzariSuhas Sawardekar
2009Paltadacho Munis NFDCLaxmikant ShetgaonkarThis Film has been included in the world's best films of 2009 list.
2009KazarFrank FernandesRichard Castelino
2009JagorDamodar NaikSangramsingh Gaekwad
2010Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?Sharon MazarelloSharon MazarelloScreened at Addis Ababa international film festival and Marbella International Film Festival, premiered at Kuwait
2010Saavariyaa.comRajendra TalakThe film is about internet marriage in Goa
2011O MariaM.B CreationsRajendra TalakThe most commercially successful Konkani film
2011In Search of... MotherJojo D'SouzaRaamprasaad Adpaikar
2011UjwaduKJ Dhananjaya and Anuradha PadiyarKasargod Chinna
2012The VictimMilroy GoesFirst Digital Theatrical Film
2013Baga BeachPramod SalgaocarLaxmikant ShetgaonkarScreened at International Film Festival of India and won a national award.
2013MortooAtrey SawantJitendra ShikerkarScreened at International Film Festival of India and won a state award.
2014Home Sweet HomeSwapnil Shetkar
2014Gunnaji
2015Nachom-ia KumpasarGoa Folklore ProductionsBardroy Barretto
2015ENEMY?A.Durga PrasadDinesh P. BhonsleWon National Award for Best Konkani Film, Won Best Foreign-language feature film in International Film Maker Festival of World Cinema, Milan, Italy
2015Hanv Tum Tum HanvEddie FernandesRaamprasaad AdpaikarSci-fi based black comedy film
2015Home Sweet Home 2Swapnil ShetkarFirst Konkani Sequel Film
2015Nirmon the DestinyEesha and Noah ProductionsSripad R.A.PaiFirst remake Konkani film
2016Ek Aslear Ek NaFrank FernandesPradeep Paladka
2016Noxibacho KhellHenry D'Silva SuratkalHarry Fernandes
2016K Sera Sera – Ghodpachem GhoddtelemGayatri PednekarRajeev Shinde
2016Aa Vai Ja SaRamesh KamathFirst Konkani Children's film
2017WELCOME M1LL10NSManna MohieMilroy GoesFilm Contested at Oscars 2019 - 91st Academy Awards 2019 in General Category. Premiered in Los Angeles, USA.
2017Mogan TujeaR Jovito Rodrigues

Jayson Colaco
R Jovito Rodrigues
2017Planning... DevachemSeverino FernandesRajesh FernandesAudio released
2017Oxem Zalem KoxemMaxim Pereira
Vincent D'Souza		Maxim PereiraAlso Tulu film
2017SophiyaJanet NoronhaHarry FernandesThe film won Best Regional Movie, Karnataka State Award 2017/18
2017JuzeThin Air Productions, Kepler film, Cine Sud promotions, Three River Films, Films BoutiqueMiransha Naik
2017Soul CurryReflection CreationNieelesh MalkarStarring Jackie Shroff and Seema Biswas in the main roles, it won Goa State Awards
2017MartinA.Durga PrasadJitendra ShikerkarFirst Konkani suspense thriller
2017ConnectionGenre: Suspense
2017AnthuGSB MandalKaropady Akshaya Nayak
2017MOGAN PODLOPrasad Creations, GoaA. Durga PrasadFirst Konkani Dubbed film in Goa
2018O LA LAAXIS VISIONSripad R.A.PaiReleasing on 27 May 2018
2018Zanvoy No 1Harry FernandesHarry FernandesMangalorean film with Goan artistes
20187 daysRocky D’SouzaJoywin Fernandes
2018Questao De ConfusaoChetana Productions, Go Goa Gollywood, The Neutral ViewSwapnil ShetkarReleasing on 28 September 2018
2018Amizade Sachin VerlekarAniket NaikThe film was released on 7 December 2018.
2019KantaarJanet NoronhaNilesh Malkar
2020IronheartSpring PicturesGautam ParwarTheatrical release on 14 February 2020 at Inox Goa Multiplex