Gogola (film)

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Gogola is a 1966 Indian-Hindi language Indian giant monster film directed by Balwant B Dave and produced by Indra Dhanush Films. It is perhaps the first and only Hindi film whose titular character is a giant monster. Gogola is a bipedal aquatic reptile who can breath fire. It is now regarded as a lost film. [1] The few remaining plot synopses suggests that Gogola borrows many elements from the original Godzilla film. The film was a knock-off of Godzilla and was seen as India’s answer to Godzilla. [2] The film also has a song called “Nacho, nacho, Gogola”. [3] Frank Fernand provided the music for Gogola. [4] The only remnants remaining is a promotional poster that bills it as 'an action packed story of a Sea-monster with Thrills, Suspense and What Not? [sic]' and its soundtrack. [5] The remaining remnants have become collector's items. [6]

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Plot

In the beginning of the movie, Gogola emerges from the ocean and attacks a group of teenagers on a beach. They informed the police of this incidence who outright denied that such a creature exists. Gogola however soon attacks Mumbai and makes landfall which prompts a military response. The militiary chases Gogola all the way to the ocean but stop right there as they lack jurisdiction over the ocean. [7]

Kumar, Asha and Lacchoo were in the group which first saw Gogola on beach. Asha's father, a scientist, creates a formula to destroy the monster. Kumar volunteers to administer the poison. His rival Lacchoo wants to kill him and claim both Asha and credit for Gogola's destruction. [8]

However, Gogola soon returns. He lifts up the Gateway of India and then throws it at Flora Fountain. He destroys planes and tanks with fiery breath. He floods the streets with water and many landmarks fall to the rising tide. Then everyone started to sing and dance with the song “Nacho, nacho, Gogola”. After this Gogola goes on a rampage, destroying more planes, tanks and every city landmark. Eventually Gogola is defeated. [7]

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