Virata Parvam

Virata Parvam[lower-alpha 1] is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language historical drama film written and directed by Venu Udugula, and produced by D. Suresh Babu and Sudhakar Cherukuri. The film stars Sai Pallavi, Rana Daggubati and Priyamani while Nandita Das, Naveen Chandra, Zarina Wahab, Easwari Rao, and Sai Chand play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Suresh Bobbili and cinematography by Dani Sanchez-Lopez. The plot revolves around Naxalite movement that took place in Telangana region in the 1990s. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on 30 April 2021.[1]

Virata Parvam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVenu Udugula
Produced byD. Suresh Babu
Sudhakar Cherukuri
Written byVenu Udugula
StarringSai Pallavi
Rana Daggubati
Priyamani
Music bySuresh Bobbili
CinematographyDani Sanchez-Lopez
Divakar Mani
Edited bySreekar Prasad
Production
company
Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas
Suresh Productions
Release date
  • 30 April 2021 (2021-04-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Production

Development

The film is set in during the Naxal movement which happened in Telangana in the 90s. Director Venu Udugula has written the story from the events he witnessed from his childhood in Warangal.[2] The film was launched in June 2019, with Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi playing the lead roles.[3]

Casting

Rana is cast in the role of Dr Ravi Shankar alias Comrade Ravanna.[4] In May 2019, Priyamani was cast as Comrade Bharathakka, a naxalite.[5][6] The film marked Nandita Das' return to Telugu cinema, whose last appearance in a Telugu film was Kamli (2006).[7] Naveen Chandra, Zareena Wahab, Easwari Rao, and Sai Chand are cast in supporting roles.[8] Actress Nivetha Pethuraj is signed to play a crucial role in the film.[9]

Principal photography

Filming of some crucial scenes took place in the forests of Kerala in January 2020.[10] Filming also took place in forests of Vikarabad and Warangal.[11] It is reported that major portion of the film has been shot before it was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic.[12] The filming resumed in December 2020, with the final schedule taking place in Hyderabad.[13][14]

Notes
  1. Alternatively spelt Viraata Parvam

References
  1. "Sai Pallavi-Rana Daggubati starrer 'Virata Parvam' gets release date". The News Minute. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. "Rana Daggubati resumes shooting for Virata Parvam in the new normal - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  3. "Rana, Sai Pallavi's Virata Parvam launched". Telangana Today. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  4. "Rana Daggubati's first glimpse as Comrade Ravanna from Viraata Parvam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. "Priyamani bags important role in 'Virata Parvam 1992'". The News Minute. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  6. Adivi, Sashidhar (9 July 2020). "Priyamani finds many firsts in Virata Parvam". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  7. "Nandita Das to star in Sai Pallavi-Rana Daggubati's 'Virataparvam'". The Week. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  8. "Sai Pallavi's first look in Rana Daggubati's Telugu film 'Viraata Parvam'". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 9 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 December 2020.CS1 maint: others (link)
  9. "Nivetha Pethuraj to play a key role in Rana Daggubati, Sai Pallavi starrer Virata Parvam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  10. "Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi's 'Virata Parvam' shooting in Kerala forest - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  11. Adivi, Sashidhar (9 May 2020). "Lucky escape for Rana's film unit in Kerala". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  12. "Virata Parvam's climax to spring a surprise". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  13. "మళ్లీ షూటింగ్ షురూ చేసిన రానా.. రాత్రి వేళల్లో చిత్రీకరణ". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  14. "Rana Daggubati looks intense as a Naxal leader in his first look from 'Virata Parvam' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
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