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'''''Gogola''''' is an Indian [[tokusatsu]] [[kaiju]] film, produced and distributed by Indra Danush Films. Obviously, ''Gogola'' was made as a parody at [[Toho]]'s ''Godzilla'' movies. It copies many aspects of the original ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'', such as plot and titular monster's abilities. The film was released to Indian theaters on January 1, 1966. At this time it is considered to be lost. Only several photos, theatrical posters and soundtrack of the film survived.
'''''Gogola''''' is an Indian [[tokusatsu]] [[kaiju]] film, produced and distributed by Indra Danush Films. Obviously, ''Gogola'' was made as a parody at [[Toho]]'s ''Godzilla'' movies. It copies many aspects of the original ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'', such as plot and titular monster's abilities. The film was released to Indian theaters on January 1, 1966. At this time it is considered to be lost. Only several photos, theatrical posters and soundtrack of the film survived.
==Plot==
==Plot==
At the beginning of the film a group of teens see a giant reptilian monster, called [[Gogola]]. They run to the police and tell them about this, but the police are sceptical. They tell other people about a giant monster but no one don't want to listen them. Later the monster comes from the sea and begins attacking the city. The military attacks him but the monster is intact. Gogola destroys the city and goes back to the sea.
At the beginning of the film a group of teens see a giant reptilian monster, called [[Gogola]]. They run to the police and tell them about this, but the police are sceptical. They tell other people about a giant monster but no one don't want to listen them. Later the monster comes from the sea and begins attacking Mumbai. The military attacks him but the monster is intact. Gogola destroys the city and goes back to the sea.


Meanwhile a scientist inventes a poison that can kill Gogola. But he doesn't want to kill the monster, unlike his girlfriend, who wants to kill Gogola. The enemy of the scientist follows him and kills him, because he wants to appropriate the poison and scientist's girlfriend. At the end, Gogola kills him before dying through poison.
Meanwhile a scientist inventes a poison that can kill Gogola. But he doesn't want to kill the monster, unlike his girlfriend, who wants to kill Gogola. The enemy of the scientist follows him and kills him, because he wants to appropriate the poison and scientist's girlfriend. At the end, Gogola kills him before dying through poison.
==Staff==
==Staff==
{{Staffs
{{Staffs

Revision as of 13:39, 2 December 2020

Gogola
The Indian poster for Gogola
Directed by Balwant Dave
Producer T. M. Rai
Music by Frank and Rai
Distributor Indra Danush FilmsIN
This is article about the film. For the monster, visit Gogola.
An action packed story of a sea-monster with thrills, suspense and what not?
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— Promotional poster tagline[1]

Gogola is an Indian tokusatsu kaiju film, produced and distributed by Indra Danush Films. Obviously, Gogola was made as a parody at Toho's Godzilla movies. It copies many aspects of the original Godzilla, such as plot and titular monster's abilities. The film was released to Indian theaters on January 1, 1966. At this time it is considered to be lost. Only several photos, theatrical posters and soundtrack of the film survived.

Plot

At the beginning of the film a group of teens see a giant reptilian monster, called Gogola. They run to the police and tell them about this, but the police are sceptical. They tell other people about a giant monster but no one don't want to listen them. Later the monster comes from the sea and begins attacking Mumbai. The military attacks him but the monster is intact. Gogola destroys the city and goes back to the sea.

Meanwhile a scientist inventes a poison that can kill Gogola. But he doesn't want to kill the monster, unlike his girlfriend, who wants to kill Gogola. The enemy of the scientist follows him and kills him, because he wants to appropriate the poison and scientist's girlfriend. At the end, Gogola kills him before dying through poison.

Staff

Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.

  • Directed by   Balwant Dave
  • Produced by   T. M. Rai
  • Music by   Frank and Rai
  • Special effects by   Balwant Dave
  • Creature design by D. S. Malvankar

Cast

Actor's name on the left, character played on the right.

  • Azaad Irani   as   Azad
  • Nayam Palli   as  
  • Polson   as  
  • Rani   as  
  • Bhale Rao   as  
  • Tabassum   as  

Appearances

Monsters

Weapons, vehicles and races

Production

Like in Japanese kaiju films, in this film Gogola is portrayed using suitmation.

Gallery

Main article: Gogola (film)/Gallery.

Soundtrack

Main article: Gogola (film)/Soundtrack.

Theatrical releases

  • India - January 1, 1966

Videos

Song "Nacho Nacho Gogola" from the film
Wikizilla: YouTube Lost and Unreleased Kaiju Media

Trivia

  • Gogola is the only one monster movie, made in India[2].

References

This is a list of references for Gogola (film). These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. Gogola promotional poster.jpg
  2. Gogola on The Lost Media Wiki

Sources

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