''George Reddy'' is a 2019 Telugu-language

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film directed by

B. Jeevan Reddy B. Jeevan Reddy is an Indian film director who works in predominantly Telugu-language films. He is known for his work in ''George Reddy'' (2019). Career B. Jeevan Reddy worked as an assistant director for '' Raksha'' (2008) and Ram Gopal Varm ...

and starring

Sandeep Madhav Sandeep Madhav is an Indian actor who works in Telugu language films. Career He made his acting debut with ''Railway Station'' (2012), where he played one of the lead roles. Sandeep Madhav worked as an assistant director under Jeevan Reddy for ...

, debutante Muskaan Khubchandani, and Abhay Bethiganti. It is based on the life of the student leader of the same name.

Cast

as George Reddy **Srinivas Pokkale as young George *Muskaan Khubchandani as Maya / Muskaan (Dual role) *Abhay Bethiganti as Rajanna *

Satyadev Kancharana Satyadev Kancharana (born 4 July 1989), known professionally as Satya Dev, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is known for the movies ''Jyothi Lakshmi'' (2015)'', Kshanam'' (2016)'', Mana Oori Ramayanam'' (2016)'','' ' ...

as Satya *

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as Kishan Singh *

Thiruveer Thiruveer (born 23 July 1988) is an actor and director who works in Telugu theatre and cinema. His notable film appearances include " Pareshan" (2023), '' George Reddy'' (2019), ''Palasa 1978'' (2020) and '' Masooda'' (2022). Early life Thi ...

as Lallan Singh *

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as Arjun *

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as Kaushik *

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as Leela Varghesin, Reddy's mother *Yadhamma Raju as Ram Nayak *Jagan Yogiraj as Jagan *Bunny Abiran as Manipal Reddy *Pawon Ramesh as Dastagiri *

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as Minister Ramayya *Laxman Meesala as Laxman *Sanjay Reddy as Shankar * Kautilya as Police Officer *

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as Bheem Naik *

Sonia Akula Sonia Akula is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu language films. Sonia made her debut with the 2019 Telugu film George Reddy. Early life Sonia Akula was born on 31 May in Gajulapally Village, Manthani Mandal, Peddapalli district, Tela ...

as George Reddy's Sister

Production

To prepare for the film, director Jeevan Reddy read the biopic of George Reddy.

was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy. Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer. A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near

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that resembled

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. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film.

Soundtrack

The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively. The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by

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Release

''The Hindu'' wrote that "It

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had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential". On the contrary, ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact". ''Telangana Today'' wrote that "His adhav'stop-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film". ''The Deccan Chronicle'' wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life". ''The Indian Express'' gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote that ". Director B Jeevan Reddy’s film, which is set nearly 50 years ago, feels just as relevant today".

Awards and nominations

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 11189056 2010s biographical films 2010s political thriller films 2010s Telugu-language films Biographical action films Films set in Andhra Pradesh Films set in the 1960s Films shot in Andhra Pradesh Indian biographical films Indian political thriller films Journalism adapted into films