O Pitta Katha
O Pitta Katha is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language thriller-drama film starring Viswant, Sanjay Rao, Nithya Shetty and Adnan Javid Khan in the lead roles. The film marks the film debut of Brahmaji's son Sanjay Rao.[1] This film marks the mainstream film debut of director Chandu Muddu since his previous film, Ee Cinema Superhit Guarantee (2015), didn't have a high-profile release.[2][3]
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Directed by | Chendu Muddhu |
Produced by | Anand Prasad |
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Music by | Pravin Lakkaraju |
Cinematography | Sunil Kumar N |
Edited by | D Venkata Prabhu |
Production company | Bhavya Creations |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
Venky alias Venkata Lakshmi goes missing while on a vacation with her friends. Who is the mysterious man who kidnapped her? What was his motive? These questions forms the rest of the plot.
Cast
- Viswant as Krish
- Sanjay Rao as Prabhu
- Nithya Shetty as Venkata Lakshmi (Venky)
- Bala Raju as Pandu
- Brahmaji as Ajay Kumar
- Adnan Javid Khan as Adil
Production
Brahmaji wanted to act in his son's debut film. Director Sagar Chandra referred him to Chandu Muddu.[3]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Pravin Lakkaraju.[4]
Song Title | Singer |
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"Edho Edho" | Sweekar Agasthi |
"Edo Manasuna" | Lipsika Bhasyam |
"Raakashasudey" | Pravin Lakkaraju |
"Emai Pothane" | Pravin Lakkaraju |
"Eyi Kontey Daana" | Sreenivas Joyusula |
Reception
The Times of India gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, it’s the interesting and funny twists in the second half that make O Pitta Katha an entertaining watch".[4] On the contrary, The Hindu stated that "Sadly here, there is no upgrading in terms of dialogues or entertainment despite having the scope. Songs are pleasing but cinematography highlights the limitations of the artistes".[5]
References
- "Jr NTR wishes the team of O Pitta Katha ahead of the release". The Times of India. 5 March 2020.
- "With unexpected twists, O Pitta Katha is thrilling: Anil Ravipudi". The Times of India. 5 March 2020.
- Rajasekhar, Paturi (19 April 2020). "I am very happy with the kind of response O Pitta Katha is receiving online: Chendu Muddu". The Times of India.
- "O Pitta Katha Movie Review : With funny and thrilling twists, o pitta katha is an entertaining watch". The Times of India. 6 March 2020.
- Chowdary, Y Sunita (6 March 2020). "'O Pitta Katha' movie review: Showcases a new talent, but ultimately disappointing". The Hindu.