''Mr. Garagasa'' () is a 2008 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by

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and starring Komal in a lead role after a gap of fifteen years. The film is based on 1998 French comedy ''

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'' (also known as ''The Dinner Game'') and its Hindi remake '' Bheja Fry'' (2007).

Plot

Muniya wants his movie script to be made into a film, so he comes to Bangalore with the script in his briefcase. He finds Parthasarthy, a film producer, but Muniya has a hard time convincing him that his story is good enough.

Cast

Production

The film was simultaneously made alongside ''

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'' (2007), which shared the same crew. The film was shot in nine-and-a-half days.

Music

The movie contains only one track. The audio launch for this film and ''Ganesha'' (2007) was held on 13 September 2007 at the G. M. Rejoyz auditorium in Bangalore.

Critical reception

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'' wrote: "The whole film leaves an impression of watching a stage play. Concentration is given more for dialogues". R. G. Vijayasarathy of ''

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'' wrote: "Garagasa is a well made film and gives a full meal entertainment of comedy".

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* {{Dinesh Baboo Indian remakes of French films Films set in Bengaluru 2008 films 2000s Kannada-language films Films directed by Dinesh Baboo Indian comedy films Films based on adaptations Films based on works by Francis Veber Indian films based on plays Indian screwball comedy films Indian slapstick comedy films Films based on multiple works Films about film directors and producers Kannada remakes of Hindi films