gowdru () is a 2004 kannada drama film directed by s. mahendar. the film features ambareesh, devaraj and shruti in the lead roles along with meena in a guest role. gowdru marks the 200th film of ambareesh and the 100th film of shruti. the film featured original score and soundtrack composed and written by hamsalekha. the film is an unofficial remake of tamil film "kizhakku cheemayile".