Naarappa

Naarappa is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Srikanth Addala. A remake of the Tamil-language film Asuran (2019) which is itself based on the novel Vekkai by Poomani,[1] the film features Venkatesh, Priyamani, Karthik Rathnam, Prakash Raj, Murali Sharma and Sampath Raj in prominent roles.[2] It is being jointly produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu and Daggubati Suresh Babu under their respective banners V. Creations and Suresh Productions.[3] Filming started in January 2020.[4] Mani Sharma composed the film's music.[5]

Naarappa
First Look Poster
Directed bySrikanth Addala
Produced byKalaippuli S. Thanu
Daggubati Suresh Babu
Written bySrikanth Addala
Based onAsuran
by Vetrimaaran
StarringVenkatesh
Priyamani
Prakash Raj
Karthik Rathnam
Murali Sharma
Sampath Raj
Music byMani Sharma
CinematographyShyam K. Naidu
Edited byMarthand K. Venkatesh
Production
company
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

This is a story of a family which belong to an oppressed caste and how it tackles the problems caused by a rich landlord from an affluent caste.

Cast

Production

In November 2019, Srikanth Addala confirmed that he would be directing Telugu remake of Asuran with Venkatesh playing the titular role.[7] Title was revealed as Narappa in January 2020.[8] Priyamani was cast as Sundaramma and Karthik Rathnam as Munikanna, playing Narappa's wife and elder son respectively.[9]

Principal photography began on 21 January 2020 at village near Uravakonda in Anantapur district. First schedule was to be shot in Rayalaseema region for authenticity.[10]

Filming has been suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

References
  1. "Asuran is Naarappa in Telugu: Venkatesh looks fierce in Srikanth Addala's film". India Today. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. "Venkatesh Daggubati's Narappa shoot put on hold - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  3. "Venkatesh starts shoot for 'Asuran' Telugu remake 'Naarappa'". The New Indian Express. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  4. "Asuran is Naarappa in Telugu: Venkatesh looks fierce in Srikanth Addala's film". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. "Telugu remake of 'Asuran' titled 'Naarappa' starring Venkatesh". The Hindu. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  6. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-believe-it-is-better-for-the-artiste-to-make-a-pan-india-presence-vasishta-n-simha/articleshow/80130587.cms
  7. "Telugu director Srikanth Addala to remake Dhanush's 'Asuran'". The News Minute. 20 November 2019.
  8. Desk, The Hindu Net (22 January 2020). "Telugu remake of 'Asuran' titled 'Naarappa' starring Venkatesh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. "Karthik Rathnam's first-look as Munikanna from Narappa released on his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  10. Nyayapati, Neeshita (22 January 2020). "Venkatesh's 'Naarappa' begins shoot in Anantapur". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
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