Natakam

Natakam (transl.Play) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Kalyanji Gogana, starring Ashish Gandhi and Ashima Narwal in the lead roles. Produced by Radhika Srinivas,Sri Saideep Chatla, Praveen Gandhi and Uma Kuchipudi, Natakam features music composed by Sai Karthik and cinematography by Anji.[1] The first look was launched by Anil Ravipudi.[2][3]

Natakam
Directed byKalyanji Gogana
Produced by
  • Radhika Srinivas
  • Sri Sai Deep Chatla
  • Praveen Gandhi
  • Uma Kuchipudi
Written byKalyanji Gogana
Screenplay byKalyanji Gogana
Story byKalyanji Gogana
Starring
Music bySai Karthik
CinematographyAnji
Edited byTellaguti Manikanth
Production
company
Shank Chakra Creations
Distributed byRizwan Entertainment
Shank Chakra Creations
Release date
  • 28 September 2018 (2018-09-28)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

The film released on 28 September 2018.[4][5][6] It received generally mixed reviews from critics.

Synopsis

Set in a village named Chintalapudi, the film revolves around Balakoteshwara Rao "Koti" (Ashish Gandhi) and his lover Parvati (Ashima Narwal). They both decide to marry, before Paravti's past intervenes, causing Koti to take action. He tries to find out about her past, and in the process comes closer to fighting a gang of chain snatchers who plan to rob the entire village.

Cast

  • Ashish Gandhi as Balakoteshwara Rao "Koti"
  • Ashima Narwal as Parvati
  • Editor Mani as Manemma
  • Rakesh Venugopal as ACP Bharat Chandra

Soundtrack

Natakam
Soundtrack album by
Released11 September 2018 (2018-09-11)
Recorded2018
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length14:19
LanguageTelugu
LabeliDream Music

The soundtrack, containing 5 tracks, was composed by Sai Karthik.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Eda Puttinave"BalajiSai Karthik3:24
2."Gopala Gopala"Shyam KasarlaSai Karthik2:40
3."Orey Kotigada"Shyam Kasarla, BalajiLipsika3:41
4."Kallu"Shyam KasarlaAnurag Kulkarni3:12
5."Guchi Guchi Chusi"Subbaraya SharmaAnudeep2:02
Total length:14:19

Release

Censored with an A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification, the film opened theatrically on 28 September 2018.[8] Post its release, the film got leaked online along with Nawab, the Telugu dubbed version of Mani Ratnam's Tamil action film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.[9][10]

Critical reception

Natakam received negative reviews from critics.

123Telugu gave it 2.5 stars out of 5, praising the actors, technical aspects and family emotions while criticizing the second half and placement of songs.[11] Indiaglitz gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, criticizing the characterization and climax.[12] The Times of India gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, calling it "hard to like".[13] Mirchi9 also responded negatively with a 1.25 star out of 5 rating, praising the action sequences, twists and climax while criticizing the direction and writing.[14]

Home Video

In 2019, Natakam was made available on Prime Video.

References

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