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Venkatesh
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as VasundharaMaster Atulithas Harsha
Ashish Vidyarthi
as an underworld gangsterRahul Dev
as BasavarajuVijayakumar
as Parvataneni Dasaratha RamayyaSivaji
as Vasu brotherAli
Ramya Krishnan
as Dr. SurekhaAhuti Prasad
as Tulasi uncleSubbaraju
as Veeranna elder sonRiyaz Khan
as Veeranna younger sonJhansi Laxmi
as Kokapet AuntyJaya Prakash Reddy
as Ramayya rivalParuchuri Brothers
as Paruchuri Venkateswara RaoRaghu Babu
Ravi Babu
Tanikella Bharani
Naramalli Sivaprasad
Uttej
Narsing Yadav
Banerjee
Bandla Ganesh
Sameer
Chitram Seenu
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Shravan
Tarzan
Sravani
Devisri
Saraswatamma
Shriya Saran
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Nikhil's 'Appudo Ippudo Eppudo' Review: A London Love Story That Misses Its Mark
Cast: Nikhil, Divyansha Kaushik, Satya, Ajay, Sai Ram Reddy, Rukmini Vasanth, Harsha Chemudu, and others
Writer, Director: Sudheer Varma
Music: Karthik
Cinematography: Richard Prasad
Editing: Naveen Nooli
Producer: B.V.S.N. Prasad
Release Date: November 8, 2024
The latest film ‘Appudo Ippudo Eppudo’ features young hero Nikhil, directed by Sudheer Varma, known for films like ‘Swamy Ra Ra’ and ‘Keshava.’ Produced by B.V.S.N. Prasad and presented by B. Bapineedu, Rukmini Vasanth plays the lead actress, with Divyansha Kaushik in a key role. The film hit theaters on November 8. How does it fare? Does it captivate the Telugu audience? Has it brought success to Nikhil? Let’s find out in this review.
Story
Rishi (Nikhil), from Hyderabad, is a carefree young man with little interest in his career. He falls for Tara (Rukmini Vasanth) at first sight. However, due to certain dramatic events, their love ends in a breakup. After the heartbreak, Rishi shifts his focus to his career and moves to London. There, he trains as a racer while taking up odd jobs for pocket money. During this time, he becomes close to Tulasi (Divyansha Kaushik) and even decides to marry her. But Tulasi suddenly goes missing. Meanwhile, Tara, the girl he once loved, unexpectedly shows up in London, and Rishi finds himself entangled with a local don, Badrinarayana (John Vijay). Who is Badrinarayana? What happened to Tulasi? Why did Tara come to London? To find out, you’ll have to watch the movie.
Performances
Hero Nikhil captivates as usual with his steady performance, entertaining the audience with his looks and comic timing, though there are no particularly striking moments in his role. Rukmini Vasanth impresses with her natural acting, skillfully expressing emotions and proving herself as a talented actress once again. Divyansha Kaushik shines in her role as Tulasi, a character with negative shades, and receives good marks for her looks and glamour. Comedian Harsha Chemudu’s timing brings laughs, while John Vijay and Ajay’s roles are average. Satya and Sudarshan add momentum to the storyline.
Direction
Director Sudheer Varma opted for a routine story for ‘Appudo Ippudo Eppudo’ but managed to infuse his mark through storytelling and screenplay. Notably, he introduces the story from the perspective of a third person (comedian Satya), which adds interest. However, the two love tracks between the hero and heroines feel tedious. The introduction of the hero and his first love track make the first half feel slow, while the second half is somewhat better. The director struggles with key scenes, and the twists reveal poorly. Nevertheless, he manages to keep the film afloat to some extent with the comedy of Harsha Chemudu, Satya, and Sudarshan. The film lacks commercial appeal, and weak action sequences are additional drawbacks.
Technically
In terms of technical work, Richard Prasad’s cinematography is good, while Karthik’s songs are average. The background score is passable, editing is adequate, and the production values match the story well.
Plus Points
Nikhil’s performanceComedyCinematography
Minus Points
Weak storyTedious love tracksLack of commercial elements
Telugu.yousay.tv Rating: 2/5
November 08 , 2024
Exclusive: The Top Telugu Movie Flops That Had Audiences Leaving Before the Interval in Recent Times.
Tollywood has released countless films throughout its history. Naturally, not all of these films achieve blockbuster status. Audience responses can be mixed—while some movies become hits, others do not fare as well. The films we're going to discuss next, however, were particularly flops. Reports indicate that audiences walked out of the theaters before these movies even reached the halfway mark. Let's take a look at these films.
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Extra Ordinary Man
From the day of its release, the recent film featuring Nithiin and Sreeleela , 'Extra Ordinary Man', encountered heavy criticism and trolling on social media. Critics admitted struggling to watch it even until the interval. Viewers were puzzled by the protagonist's actions, which seemed entirely controlled by the villain. 'Extra Ordinary Man' quickly became one of the most trolled films in Nithiin's career.
Shaakuntalam
'Shaakuntalam', starring Samantha, arrived with high expectations, being her first venture into mythological cinema, and the promotional content had amplified these anticipations. However, the reception took a downturn after its release. Critics believed Samantha was not well-suited for the role of Shaakuntala, and pointed out issues with the dubbing. Online commenters also noted that the film was difficult to watch even through the first half.
Radhe Shyam
'Radhe Shyam', featuring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, fell short of audience expectations. Although Prabhas's dashing vintage appearance had raised hopes, the film's blend of astrology and romance failed to connect with viewers. Social media was a buzz with comments from fans who felt bored within the first hour and many reported leaving the theater at the interval.
World Famous Lover
The film 'World Famous Lover', featuring Vijay Deverakonda with heroines Raashii Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, Catherine, and Izabelle, began facing trolls from its release. Critics targeted the movie for its focus solely on romance, lacking a substantial plot. Some netizens harshly commented that Vijay might be better suited for adult films. Social media posts reflected anticipation for the interval, with viewers eager to exit the theater.
Brahmotsavam
'Brahmotsavam' is often cited as a significant disappointment in Mahesh Babu's career, leaving a lasting mark, as per his fans. Despite featuring a star-studded ensemble including Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha, and Pranitha, along with Satyaraj, Jayasudha, Revathi, Tulasi, and Rao Ramesh, the film did not engage audiences. Trolling started from the very first showing on its release day, with even Mahesh Babu's own fans admitting they walked out halfway through the movie.
Son Of India
'Son Of India', featuring the veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu, encountered significant negativity even before its release. Notably, only two tickets were sold for the first show on opening day at one theater, an incident that quickly went viral on social media, with speculations that even those tickets might have been purchased by the Manchu family themselves. The few who did watch the film gave it negative reviews, resulting in its rapid withdrawal from theaters. It is considered the biggest disaster in Mohan Babu's career.
Vinaya Vidheya Rama
'Vinaya Vidheya Rama', a film by Ram Charan and director Boyapati Srinu, faced widespread criticism from its first showing. People took to social media to label the film as extremely poor and expressed eagerness for the interval so they could leave. Audiences found certain scenes, like Ram Charan standing on a moving train to Bihar or him beheading the villain's henchmen and carrying their heads, hard to accept.
Liger
'Liger', another disaster in Vijay Deverakonda's career, was directed by Puri Jagannadh and released on a Pan-India scale, only to receive a flop response. Interest in the film faded within the first hour of its release, leading to a flood of posts on the internet. Critics questioned why Vijay put so much effort into a role that ultimately did not seem to fit him well.
Sakthi
When you think of disasters in Telugu cinema, 'Sakthi' is often the first film that comes to mind. Its director, Meher Ramesh, is still playfully criticized by NTR fans. Viewers questioned how Tarak (NTR ) agreed to the script after just the first show. Criticisms also targeted the flashback scenes, noting that Tarak's look was completely unsuitable. The same director's film 'Shadow' with Venkatesh also ended up as a disaster. Interestingly, 'Shakthi' was still being mentioned during the release of Meher Ramesh's recent film 'Bhola Shankar'.
Saleem
'Saleem', featuring Manchu Vishnu and Ileana D'Cruz, stands out as one of the notable failures in Telugu cinema. Manchu Vishnu notably slimmed down for his role in the film. Critics remarked that the movie appeared to be a jumble of four to five different film scripts combined. Comments indicated that the film turned dull before even reaching the midpoint of the first part.
October 22 , 2024
This Week’s OTT & Telugu Movie Releases (3rd & 4th Oct)
As 'Devara' continues its rampage in theaters, several smaller films are ready to show their strength this week amidst the Dussehra holidays. Additionally, exciting films and series are set to stream on OTT platforms. Let's find out what these films are and when they will be released.
Movies Releasing in Theaters
Swag
After the success of 'Raja Raja Chora', Sree Vishnu is back in 'Swag', directed by Hasith Goli. This film, which has completed its shooting, will be presented to the audience on October 4. It tells the stories of various generations within a family tree. Ritu Varma, Meera Jasmine, and Daksha Nagarkar play key roles in this film.
Chitti Potti
Starring Ram Mittakanti, Pavithra, and Kasvi in the lead roles, 'Chitti Potti' is a film directed and produced by Bhaskar Yadav Dasari. This emotional family entertainer with a sister sentiment is set to release on October 3.
Dakshina
Starring Tamil actress Sai Dhansika, 'Dakshina' is set to release on October 4. Directed by Osho TulasiRam, known for films like 'Mantra' and 'Mangala', this film has generated significant expectations. Sai Dhansika plays a police officer tasked with catching a serial killer.
Kali
Another psychological thriller, 'Kali', featuring Prince and Naresh Agastya, is set to hit theaters this week. Directed by Shiva Sashu, this movie, also releasing on October 4, explores the consequences of an overly virtuous person’s life being disrupted by a stranger.
Bahirbhoomi
Starring Noel and Rishita Nelluru in key roles, 'Bahirbhoomi' is produced by Macha Venu Madhav under Mahakaali Production banner and directed by Ram Prasad Kondooru. The film has completed its shooting and is ready for release on October 4. The trailer has already received positive responses.
OTT Releases / Web Series
35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
Starring prominent actress Nivetha Thomas, '35 Chinna Katha Kaadu' is an emotional comedy drama directed by Nanda Kishore Imani. With Priyadarshi, Vishwadev Rachakonda, and Gauthami playing important roles, the film released in theaters on September 6 to positive reviews and is set to entertain this weekend on OTT. Starting October 2, it will be available on Aha.
Blink
A Kannada science fiction film 'Blink', starring Deekshith Shetty of 'Dasara' fame, streamed on Amazon Prime in May. Recently, the Telugu version became available. From September 30, it will stream on Aha, offering a unique narrative on time travel.
Kalinga
The latest film 'Kalinga', featuring Dhruva Vayu who also directed, stars Pragya Nayan as the heroine. Produced by Deepti Kondaveeti and Prithvi Yadav, this film blends horror elements with fantasy. Released in theaters on September 13, it received lukewarm responses and is now poised to enter OTT this week, available on Aha starting September 2.
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September 30 , 2024
Bench Life Series Review: A Relatable Tale for IT Professionals with Stellar Performances
Cast: Vaibhav Reddy, Ritika Singh, Charan, Akanksha Singh, Nayan Sarika, Rajendra Prasad, Tanikella Bharani, Venkatesh Kakumanu, and others.
Writer and Director: Manasa Sharma
Cinematography: Dhanush Bhaskar
Music: P.K. Dandi
Producer: Niharika Konidela
Production Company: Pink Elephant Pictures
OTT Platform: SonyLIV
Release Date: September 12, 2024
After the recent release and success of 'Committee Kurrollu,' which featured new actors and a fresh storyline, Niharika Konidela received commendations. This set high expectations for her newly produced web series 'Bench Life,' centered around the struggles of software employees, directed by Manasa Sharma against an IT backdrop. The series stars Vaibhav Reddy, Charan Peri, Ritika Singh, and Akanksha Singh in leading roles and began streaming on SonyLIV from September 12. Let’s delve into this review to see if 'Bench Life' is another hit in Niharika's account.
What’s the Story?
Balu (Vaibhav Reddy), Ravi (Charan Peri), and Meenakshi (Ritika Singh) are employees at a prominent software company and also good friends. Balu has been in love with Esha (Akanksha Singh), a colleague, for nine years but has never confessed his feelings. Meanwhile, Meenakshi dreams of becoming a director and circulates her scripts among producers. In the meantime, Ravi plans a trip to Goa with his wife (Nayan Sarika) and two friends, prompting the three friends to go on the bench. What happens after they go on the bench? What role does Prasad Vashisht (Rajendra Prasad) play in the company? What causes discord between Ravi and his wife? Did Ravi confess his love to Esha? What happened to Esha’s dream of becoming a director? To find out, one must watch the series.
How Did They Perform?
Vaibhav, as Balu, delivers a commendable performance, generating plenty of laughs with his comedic timing. Akanksha Singh, as his love interest, played her part well, captivating as a reserved young woman unable to express her inner feelings. The highlight of the series might be said to be the duo Charan Peri and Nayan Sarika, whose performances along with their scenes together are highly entertaining. Ritika fits perfectly into the role of Meenakshi, a young woman struggling to break free from an unsatisfying job to pursue her dreams of directing. Tulasi justly fulfills her role, while Rajendra Prasad once again charms with his comedic timing and emotional delivery. Tanikella Bharani, though in a brief role, makes a significant impact at a crucial moment in the story. Niharika Konidela, Sangith Shoban, and Venkat make memorable appearances in guest roles.
How Was the Direction?
Director Manasa Sharma has crafted the series in a way that connects well with the youth, particularly software employees, developing each character with a purposeful arc. The finale provided for the characters of Charan Peri and Nayan Sarika is particularly well-done. However, the endings given to Ritika Singh and Akanksha Singh's characters feel overly cinematic and lack naturalness. The comedy track between Rajendra Prasad and Vaibhav Reddy is a significant plus, as are the sentimental scenes involving Rajendra Prasad and Nayan Sarika. Overall, director Manasa Sharma has earned commendable marks, though the coarse language used by Vaibhav and the series’ appeal primarily to IT professionals could be seen as drawbacks.
Technically...
On the technical front, the cinematographer has done an excellent job presenting the software office environment effectively. The background music is also praiseworthy. Other departments like art work and production design have shown solid performance, reflecting high production values.
Plus Points
- Performances of the main cast
- Directional skills
- Comedy elements
Minus Points
- Occasionally bold dialogues
- Appeal mainly limited to IT professionals
Telugu.yousay.tv Rating : 3/5
September 13 , 2024
Janhvi Kapoor and Bhagyashri Borse: Unexpected Setbacks and New Hopes in Tollywood
Bollywood beauties Bhagyashri Borse and Janhvi Kapoor have been gaining recognition as the future heroines of Tollywood for some time now. There was considerable buzz that a solid hit could ensure a series of opportunities for these actresses. However, their first films did not captivate the audience as expected. Bhagyashri Borse faced a flop with the movie 'Mr. Bachchan'. Although Janhvi Kapoor had a successful film with 'Devara', her role was too brief to be highlighted significantly. Both actresses are now pinning high hopes on their upcoming films.
The Burden is All on Charan!
Entering Tollywood with the big star Tarak in 'Devara', Janhvi Kapoor, the daughter of Sridevi, had created a significant buzz even before its release. She was actively involved in promotions and managed to attract everyone's attention. However, after the release, Janhvi’s character left much to be desired, reminiscent of a guest role, which greatly disappointed her fans. Now, Janhvi’s hopes are all pinned on the upcoming project 'RC 16', a collaboration between Ram Charan and Buchi Babu. Whether she will get a substantial role in this film remains a question among her fans. If Janhvi proved her mettle as an actress, she could also become popular in Telugu cinema. It remains to be seen how well she will impress in RC 16.
Bhagyashri Borse's Bright Future!
Until the release of 'Mr. Bachchan', Bhagyashri Borse's name resonated strongly in Tollywood, hailed as the future queen. However, an unexpected disaster with 'Mr. Bachchan' evaporated all the high hopes placed on her. Yet, she has managed to make a mark as an actress. Currently, she is reportedly acting in 'VD12' alongside Vijay Deverakonda and has recently embarked on a pan-India project with Dulquer Salman titled 'Kaanta'. Furthermore, many young actors are keen to work with Bhagyashri, suggesting that despite the flop of 'Mr. Bachchan', her fame remains untarnished. Film analysts predict that a proper hit could easily catapult her into the top tier of Telugu heroines.
From Sridevi's Daughter to a Star Heroine!
Janhvi made her entry into Bollywood as Sridevi’s daughter with the Marathi film 'Sairat' remake, 'Dhadak'. She then acted in 'Gunjan Saxena', earning acclaim for her performance based on a real-life story. While she continued to take on roles in films like 'Good Luck Jerry', 'Mili', and 'Bawaal', major success eluded her. However, her appearance in a special song in 'Rakhi Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' caught everyone's eye. Recently, she has received praise for her roles as the female lead in Bollywood films 'Mr. and Mrs. Mahi' and 'Ulaaj'. Currently, Janhvi is filming 'Sunny Sanskriti ki Tulsi Kumari' in Hindi.
Background of Bhagyashri!
Bhagyashri Borse hails from Pune, Maharashtra. She made her silver screen debut with the Hindi film 'Yaariyan 2' after modeling in various ads, notably gaining fame with Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk commercials. Impressed by her acting in 'Yaariyan 2', director Harish Shankar gave her a chance in 'Mr. Bachchan'. Since then, this actress has created a buzz in Tollywood, securing more offers. Known for her cute looks, Bhagyashri is also very active on social media, frequently treating fans to glamorous updates and thus enhancing her popularity beyond cinema.
October 04 , 2024
Janhvi Kapoor's Hottest Pictures: Have You Ever Seen Her This Bold as She Enters Tollywood?
Janhvi Kapoor, who entered Bollywood as the beloved daughter of Sridevi, has quickly made a name for herself.
Recently, she captured everyone’s attention by starring alongside Tarak in ‘Devara.’ As this is her first Telugu film, the Telugu audience is eagerly searching for more information about her.
In this context, let’s dive deeper into some lesser-seen bold photos of Janhvi.
Janhvi made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Dhadak.’ However, as the movie received an average response, it didn’t bring her much fame.
The film ‘Gunjan Saxena,’ based on a true story, gave Janhvi recognition for her acting. She received critical acclaim for her outstanding performance in this movie.
Though she acted in films like ‘Good Luck Jerry,’ ‘Mili,’ and ‘Bawaal,’ they didn’t bring her much success.
She recently caught everyone’s attention by appearing in a special song in the movie ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.’
Recently, she earned good reviews for her performance in Bollywood films like ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ and ‘Ulajh,’ where she played the female lead.
Janhvi is making her Tollywood debut opposite Junior NTR in ‘Devara’ and has high hopes for the Telugu film industry. She aims to leave a lasting impression on Telugu cinema, just like her mother, Sridevi.
Apart from ‘Devara,’ Janhvi has been chosen for another exciting project. She will play the female lead in the upcoming film with Ram Charan and Buchi Babu.
Currently, Janhvi is acting in the Hindi film ‘Sunny Sanskrit Ki Tulsi Kumari,’ where she will be seen in the lead role.
While working on multiple films, Janhvi is also very active on social media, sharing her hot photos and captivating her audience.
At present, she has a whopping 25.5 million followers on her Instagram account.
September 26 , 2024