Zombie Reddy

Zombie Reddy[3] is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action horror film directed by Prasanth Varma starring Sajja Teja and Anandhi under Apple Trees Studios banner.[4] It is the first zombie film in Telugu cinema.[5] It is partially based on COVID-19 pandemic.[6] The film is set in the Kurnool backdrop. The film was released on 5 February 2021.[7][8]

Zombie Reddy
Movie poster
Directed byPrasanth Varma
Produced byRaj Sekhar Varma
Written byTajuddin Syed (Dialogues)
Screenplay byScriptsville
Story byPrasanth Varma
StarringSajja Teja
Anandhi
Daksha Nagarkar
Music byMark K. Robin
CinematographyAnith
Edited bySai Babu
Production
company
Apple Trees Studios
Distributed bySiily Monks
Release date
  • February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)[1]
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget4 crores
Box officeest.₹4.63 crore (2 days only)[2]

Cast

Production

The film was officially announced on 8 August 2020 by releasing a motion poster of the film.[12][13][14] The film is Prasanth's third film after Awe and Kalki.[15] The music is composed by Mark K. Robin who is known for his works in 2019 film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya.[16] The film is Sajja Teja's debut film as a lead actor.[17][18]

Soundtrack
Zombie Reddy
Soundtrack album by
Mark K. Robin
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2021 (2021-02-05) (Jukebox)
Recorded2020-2021
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length15:48
LanguageTelugu
LabelAditya Music
ProducerMark K. Robin
External audio
Audio Jukebox on YouTube

All music is composed by Mark K. Robin.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."GO Corona" (Chorus : PVNS Rohit, Hymath, Harika Narayan, Sahithi Chagunti, Sony Komanduri)Mama SinghMama Sing, Sri Krishna, Anudeep2:45
2."Zombie Reddy Theme" (Chorus : Anudeep Dev, PVNS Rohit, Raghuram Dronavajjala)Mama SinghMama Singh2:25
3."Burn down"Harika NarayanHarika Narayan 
4."Game of Life"Mama SinghTharun Jain, Manmohan Raj, Mark K. Robin 
5."Natu Kodi"NagendharaMark K. Robin 
6."Mrithyunjaya"Shiva Shakthi DathaKaala Bhairava 
Total length:15:48

IndiaGlitz stated about "GO Corona" single that "This song is 2020 in a nutshell. The rap draws material from some of the most popular memes of the year when the pandemic played havoc. The very title of the song is drawn from a notoriously funny slogan that a political leader gave. And there is a smattering of meme-worthy stuff like 'Aipayee', which was triggered by a spiritual sermon. Modi's call for lighting diyas and clapping for covid warriors also gets a comical interpretation. The rap is enjoyable, while the singers immerse do their job well. Sri Krishna, Anudeep Dev, PVNS Rohit, and Hymath are the chorus singers. The female ones are Harika Narayan, Sahithi Chagunti, and Sony Komanduri."[19]

Reception

Critical acclaim

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote that "In one stroke, director Prasanth Varma juxtaposes different worlds — a pandemic looming large, zombies, Rayalaseema faction rivalry — to hilarious effect. Zombie Reddy is a satirical potpourri replete with pop culture references at every turn. It builds up rather slowly but rises to a crescendo of madness, offering laughter and scope for a franchise. The film unfolds like a game and also turns to the higher powers of faith when things spiral out of control. ‘Mrutyunjay’ potion could well be a metaphor for the much-needed vaccine during the pandemic."[20]

Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India stated "Zombie Reddy does have its moments and all the cast, including Teja, Anandhi and Daksha seem to have fun with what they’re offered. This is not a bad film by any means, if only Prasanth had not gone down the predictable route, it would’ve been something more."[21] Hemanth Kumar from Firstpost gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated "Zombie Reddy is the first zombie film in Telugu cinema and to its credit, it does a fairly good job in simplifying the storytelling to the bare essentials. The plot itself banks on a tried-and-tested formula, but with zombies at the centre of the story, you can’t help but grin at the fun twist to the factionalism-based movies. The sight of hundreds of zombies chasing humans somewhere in Andhra Pradesh doesn’t seem too far-fetched on screen. This, perhaps, is the sign of the fear that a mysterious virus can wreak havoc anywhere anytime, and zombies are a manifestation of our collective fear. That’s what makes Zombie Reddy click."[22]

Box office

The film collected a gross of ₹2.26 crore (US$320,000) on its first day of release.[23]

References
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