Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode
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romantic drama
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film written and directed by Srinivas Naidu Nadikatla and jointly produced by R. P. Varma, Chavali Ramanjaneyulu and Chintalapudi Srinivasa Rao under the banner of Sri Hanuman Movie Makers. The film features Aadi Saikumar and
Surbhi
Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June), known professionally as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film ''Ivan Veramathiri'' (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for ...
in the lead roles. The film was released on 19 March 2021.
Plot
A singer in a local band has issues with anger management and alcohol. A tragedy that occurred in his past tips him over the edge. He then starts stalking a girl whose mental health was impacted due to a similar tragedy that occurred in her life.
Surbhi
Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June), known professionally as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film ''Ivan Veramathiri'' (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for ...
as Sashi
* Rashi Singh as Sunitha, Raj's friend
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Jayaprakash
V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu-language films. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's ...
as Dhora
* Ajay as Ajay, Raj's brother
* Sharanya Pradeep as Padma, Ajay's love-interest
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Tulasi
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as Raj's mother
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Rajiv Kanakala
Rajeev Kanakala (born 13 November 1968) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He started his career in television serials and short films, where he not only acted but also produced and directed. He is marrie ...
as Sashi's father
* Sirisha Sougandh as Sashi's mother
* Swapnika as Fathima Bulbul, Sashi’s friend
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Viva Harsha
Harsha Chemudu (born 31 August 1990), popularly known as "Viva" Harsha, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He started his acting career with the viral web series "Viva" on YouTube with which he came to be known as "Viva ...
as Raj’s friend
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Vennela Kishore
Bokkala Kishore Kumar (born 19 September 1977), known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu-language films. Known for his comic roles, he was given the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature f ...
as Fathima’s love interest
Music
The music of the film is composed by Arun Chiluveru.
Reception
Ram Venkat Srikar of ''Cinema Express'' rated the film 2/5 and termed it an "emotionally hollow drama." Srikar added that, "It is earnest story with a lot of heart buried somewhere under the cliches. ''Sashi'' aspires to endow us with an emotional viewing experience but settles for monotony and leaves us indifferent.
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The Times of India
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'' critic Thadhagath Pathi also rated the film 2 stars of five, stating that it was dull love story which lacked in originality. A reviewer from ''