
Cast: Rakesh Varre, Riya Suman, Chatrapathi Shekhar, Subbaraju, Ravi Prakash, Chatrapathi Shekhar, and others



Director: Virinchi Varma



Music: Gopi Sundar



Cinematography: V.S. Gnanashekar



Editor: Ramakrishna Arram



Producer: Muduganti Ravinder Reddy



Release Date: November 7, 2024



The latest political action film starring Rakesh Varre is 'Jithender Reddy,' directed by Virinchi Varma, known for 'Uyyala Jampala.' This movie is based on true events from the 1980s and is inspired by the life of an RSS volunteer. How does the film fare? Does it captivate the Telugu audience? Let's find out.







What's the Story



Set against the backdrop of real events in the unified Karimnagar district of Jagtial in the 1980s, Jithender Reddy (Rakesh Varre) grows up in a family of RSS volunteers. From a young age, Jithender is drawn to RSS ideologies, passionate about serving the country, religion, and people. One day, a young boy, not yet 18, is unjustly killed by Naxalites. This incident incites Jithender, then a college student, against the comrades. He realizes that Naxalites, who claim to bear arms for the people's welfare, have strayed from their path. What kind of struggle does Jithender Reddy wage against the Naxalites? How does ABVB robustly counter the deeply entrenched PDSU in educational institutions? What services does Jithender Reddy provide as a college student leader and a champion against injustices in the region? That's the story.







Performances



Rakesh Varre fits perfectly into the role of Jithender Reddy, captivating as an RSS volunteer. His acting, especially in scenes intended to inspire the public, is commendable. Compared to his previous films, he has shown significant maturity in acting. Overall, it can be said that Rakesh Varre has put in considerable effort for this film. The actor who played the PDSU leader did well. Subbaraju’s performance as an RSS volunteer and Chatrapathi Shekhar’s role as a Naxalite leader are impressive. The rest of the cast performed adequately within their roles.







Direction



So far, Telugu cinema has portrayed Naxalites from a positive angle. However, for the first time, director Virinchi Varma bravely showcases the dark side of Naxalism. He vividly illustrates how Naxalites obstructed governmental progressive works. He also depicts how Naxalites ruthlessly killed volunteers working for the oppressed classes. The hero's reaction to the atrocities committed by the comrades and his ensuing fight against them is intriguingly captured. The director initially focuses on college politics, then touches on mainstream political angles post-interval. He also attempts to define what a true political leader should be through the character of Jithender Reddy. Overall, the director succeeds in clearly and pointedly conveying his message. However, a slow-paced first half, lack of commercial elements, and a predictable storyline can be seen as drawbacks.







Technically..



Technically, the background score is impressive. Although the songs are somewhat burdensome, one song in the climax touches the heart. The cinematography is good, and the editing work is decent. The production values are high and suitable for the storyline.







Plus Points



Story and narrativeRakesh Varre's actingMusic



Minus Points



Slow-paced first halfLack of commercial flair



Rating by Telugu.yousay.tv: 3/5


Jithender Reddy Movie Review: A Bold Take on Naxalism and Patriotism - Does Rakesh Varre Shine?


This Diwali saw the release of intriguing films like 'KA', 'Lucky Baskhar', and 'Amaran' which all garnered significant success. This week also promises a lineup of films poised to entertain in a similar fashion, but this time smaller films are stepping into the box office arena. Additionally, several interesting movies and web series are ready to be released on OTT platforms. Let’s take a look at these releases.



Movies Releasing in Theaters



Appudo Ippudo Eppudo



The latest film starring young hero Nikhil, 'Appudo Ippudo Eppudo', directed by Sudheer Varma who previously directed 'Swamy Ra Ra' and 'Keshava'. Produced by B. Bapineedu under the presentation of B.V.S.N. Prasad, the film stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead with Divyansha Kaushik in a crucial role. Set to release on November 8, its trailers and teasers have already captivated audiences.







Dhoom Dhaam



The new film 'Dhoom Dhaam', featuring Chetan Maddineni and Hebah Patel, directed by Sai Kishore Macha includes a star-studded cast with Sai Kumar, Vennela Kishore, Prithviraj, and Goparaju Ramana. Produced under the banner of Friday Frameworks by M.S. Ram Kumar, this movie is completing all its pre-release formalities and is scheduled to hit screens on November 8.







Jithender Reddy



A latest political action film 'Jithender Reddy', starring Rakesh Varre and directed by Virinchi Varma of 'Uyyala Jampala' fame, is based on real events from the 1980s. The filming has been completed, and the movie is set to release on November 8.







Bloody Beggar



This week will also see the release of the Tamil dubbed film 'Bloody Beggar', which received a positive reception upon its Diwali release. Directed by Shiva Balan Muthukumar and produced by Nelson Dilip Kumar, the film starring Kavin in the lead role will release in Telugu on November 7.







Jathara



Directed and starred in by Satish Babu Ratokonda, 'Jathara' is an action drama set against the backdrop of Chittoor district. Produced by Radha Krishna Reddy and Shiva Shankar Reddy, this film is slated for a November 8 release.







OTT Releases



Devara



The film 'Devara' starring Junior NTR was released globally on September 27. After approximately 40 days, this movie is set to make its way to OTT and will be available for streaming on Netflix starting this Friday, November 8.







Vettaiyan



The Tamil hit movie 'Vettaiyan', starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, which also features Rana, Fahadh Faasil, and Manju Warrier in key roles, will also premiere on OTT this week. It will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from November 8.







ARM



The Malayalam film 'ARM' starring Tovino Thomas, which recently achieved great success, is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from November 8. The film will be available in both Malayalam and Telugu.







Citadel: Honey Bunny



The highly anticipated web series 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' starring Samantha and Varun Dhawan will be released on OTT this week. The series will begin streaming on Amazon from November 7 and will be available in both Hindi and Telugu. The recently released trailer has significantly heightened expectations.







Please check for More OTT movie &amp; web series releases



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Jithender Reddy

జితేందర్ రెడ్డి

The latest political action film starring Rakesh Varre is ‘Jithender Reddy,’ directed by Virinchi Varma, known for ‘Uyyala Jampala.’ This movie is based on true events from the 1980s and is inspired by the life of an RSS volunteer. How does the film fare? Does it captivate the Telugu audience? Let’s find out.

రాకేశ్‌ వర్రే కథానాయకుడిగా చేసిన లేటెస్ట్‌ పొలిటికల్‌ యాక్షన్‌ చిత్రం ‘జితేందర్‌రెడ్డి’ (Jithender Reddy). ‘ఉయ్యాల జంపాల’ ఫేమ్‌ ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు విరించి వ‌ర్మ ఈ సినిమాను రూపొందించారు. 1980లో జరిగిన యథార్థ సంఘటనల ఆధారంగా ఈ మూవీని తీర్చిదిద్దారు. ఆర్‌ఆర్‌ఎస్‌ఎస్‌ స్వయం సేవకుడిగా పనిచేసిన వ్యక్తుల జీవిత కథను బేస్‌ చేసుకొని రూపొందించారు. మరి ఈ సినిమా ఎలా ఉంది? తెలుగు ఆడియన్స్‌ను ఆకట్టుకుందా? ఇప్పుడు తెలుసుకుందాం. 



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Jithender Reddy Movie Review: A Bold Take on Naxalism and Patriotism – Does Rakesh Varre Shine?

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