Appatlo Okadundevadu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySaagar K. Chandra
Screenplay bySaagar K. Chandra
Story bySaagar K. Chandra
Produced byPrashanti
Krishna Vijay
StarringNara Rohit
Sree Vishnu
Tanya Hope
Sasha Singh
CinematographyNaveen Yadav
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music bySai Karthik
Production
company
Release date
  • 30 December 2016 (2016-12-30)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Appatlo Okadundevadu (transl. Once upon a time, there was a man) is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Saagar K Chandra and produced by Aran Media Works. The film stars Nara Rohit, Sree Vishnu, and debutantes Tanya Hope and Sasha Singh, while Brahmaji and Sasha Singh play supporting roles.[1] The music was composed by Sai Karthik with cinematography by Naveen Yadav and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film released on 30 December 2016.

The plot follows the life of Railway Raju (Vishnu), an aspiring cricketer who is falsely framed as an Naxalite.

Plot

Railway Raju, an aspiring cricketer, watches his dream of joining the Indian team going down in flames after he invites the ire of an ambitious police officer. Sadly, he turns to the world of crime.

The story follows the perspectives of various characters that have been a part of Raju’s life in one way or another. Riya, a national level female cricketer turned journalist, goes on a search for the untold story of Raju. She meets Solomon, a close acquaintance of Raju in prison, who narrates her story about how Raju was an aspiring cricketer. But his life turns upside down when Imtiaz Ali, an honest cop, decides to target him in order to find out the whereabouts of his sister, who turns into a Naxalite.

In a series of events, Raju turns into a gangster and is later split from his pregnant wife and is announced dead after a brawl with Imtiaz. Riya manages to collect bits and pieces of Raju's story and finds out that Raju is still alive. The story ends when we find out that after having lost all hope, Raju put his fortune in a cricket academy which is now famously known as National Cricket Academy, the very academy that has provided extremely talented players to the Indian National team. It is in this stadium that Raju is reunited with his daughter Riya. He looks on and cheers as she smacks a six out of the stadium, and his eyes sparkle with pride.

Cast

Soundtrack

Appatlo Okadundevadu
Soundtrack album by
Sai Karthik
Released26 November 2016
Recorded2016
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:07
LanguageTelugu
LabelAran Music
Divo
ProducerSai Karthik
Sai Karthik chronology
Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam
(2016)		 Appatlo Okadundevadu
(2016)		 Golisoda
(2016)

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Sai Karthik[2] and marketed by Aran Music along with Divo on 26 November 2016.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Tomorrow"VanamaliYazin Nizar4:11
2."Jaraa Itharavo"Mohemmed ShakeelSaketh Komanduri2:12
3."Pasi Puvunu"Kasarla ShyamRohit Paritala2:35
4."Ee Kshanam"BalajiDinker kalvala, Saicharan Bhaskaruni3:38
5."Nee Navvu Leni"Suddala Ashok TejaDivija Karthik2:30
6."Jatharakeldaama"Suddala Ashok TejaDeepthi Pardhasaradhy1:25
7."Kannu Teriste"Kasarla ShyamSaicharan Bhaskaruni, Saketh Komanduri, Raghuram2:38
8."A Neeli Mabbullona"Suddala Ashok TejaSaicharan Bhaskaruni2:30
Total length:21:07

Reception

Critical reception

The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "[s]cript and the screenplay are the heroes of this film. Appatlo Okadundevadu is a gripping story, high on action and emotion. A rare feat to achieve and yet delivered effectively."[3]

Suresh Kavirayani writing for Deccan Chronicle, awarded the film three stars and opined, "Appatlo Okadundevadu is an interesting film with an unexpected climax. Director Saagar K Chandra’s neat narration and the way he has handled the cast and the movie certainly speaks volumes about his skill."[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Kavirayani, Suresh (1 January 2017). "Movie review 'Appatllo Okadundevadu': An excellent film that starts poorly". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Appatlo Okadundevadu". JioSaavn. 5 November 2016. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Appatlo Okadundevadu Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Appatlo Okadundevadu by Times of India". The Times of India. 30 December 2016.
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