Appatlo Okadundevadu

Appatlo Okadundevadu (transl. Once upon a time, there was a man) is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed by Sagar K Chandra and produced by Prashanti & Krishna Vijay under the banner of Aran Media Works. The film stars Sree Vishnu, Nara Rohit, and debutante Tanya Hope, while Brahmaji and Sasha Singh play supporting roles.[1] The plot follows the life of Railway Raju (Vishnu), an aspiring cricketer who is falsely framed as an naxalite.

Appatlo Okadundevadu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySagar K Chandra
Produced byPrashanti
KrishnaVijay
StarringSree Vishnu
Nara Rohit
Tanya Hope
Music bySai Karthik
CinematographyNaveen Yadav
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Production
company
Release date
  • 30 December 2016 (2016-12-30)
Running time
125 minute
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Summary

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 perspectives of various characters that have been a part of Railway Raju’s life in one way or the other. Riya, a national level woman cricketer turned journalist goes on a search for the untold story of Railway Raju. She meets Solomon, a close acquaintance of Railway Raju in prison who narrates her story about how Railway Raju was an aspiring cricketer. But his life turns upside down when Imtiyaz 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 Imtiyaz. 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 "Script 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]

Y. Sunitha Chowdhary of The Hindu rated the film ​1 1⁄2 out of 5, criticizing the film for its weak content and characters. "Though the story appears honest at times, it falls steeply as it progresses," she added.[4] Suresh Kavirayani writng for Deccan Chronicle, awarded the film 3 stars and opined, "Appatlo Okadundevadu is an interesting film with an unexpected climax. Director Sagar 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. kavirayani, suresh (1 January 2017). "Movie review 'Appatllo Okadundevadu': An excellent film that starts poorly". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. "Appatlo Okadundevadu". JioSaavn. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. "Appatlo Okadundevadu Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Appatlo Okadundevadu by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  4. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (30 December 2016). "Appatlo Okadundevadu: The promise doesn't hold". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
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