Committee Kurrollu
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| Directed by | Yadhu Vamsi |
| Written by | Yadhu Vamsi |
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| Cinematography | Edurolu Raju |
| Edited by | Anwar Ali |
| Music by | Anudeep Dev |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹10 crore |
| Box office | ₹25 crore[1] |
Committee Kurrollu is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by debutant Yadhu Vamsi.[2] Produced by Pink Elephant Pictures and Shree Radha Damodhar Studios, the film features Sandeep Saroj, Trinadh Varma, P. Sai Kumar, Goparaju Ramana, Raadhya and Yaswanth Pendyala in important roles alongside other ensemble cast.[3] The film was released on 9 August 2024 to positive reviews from critics and emerged as a major commercial success at the box office.[4]
Plot
[edit]In a peaceful East Godavari village, the harmony of a close-knit friend group is disrupted when a disagreement leads to an unexpected fallout, impacting their lives and the tranquility of their community.
Cast
[edit]- Sandeep Saroj as Shiva
- P. Sai Kumar as President Bujji
- Goparaju Ramana as Venkatrao, Shiva’s father
- Yaswanth Pendyala as Surya
- Eshwar Rachiraju as William
- Trinadh Varma as Subbu
- Prasad Behara as Peddhodu
- Manikanta Parasu as Chinnodu, Peddhodu’s brother
- Lokesh Kumar Parimi as Aathram
- Shyam Kalyan as Ravi
- Raghuvaran as Rambabu
- Shiva Kumar Matta as British
- Akshay Srinivas as Kishore
- Sharanya Suresh Raadhya as Madhuri, Surya’s love interest
- Tejaswi Rao as Jyothi, William’s love-interest
- Teena Sravya as Sridevi, Shiva’s wife
- Vishika as Padma, Peddhodu’s wife
- Shanmukhi Nagumanthri as Fathima, Shiva’s ex-love-interest
- Kishore Kumar Polimera as Satthaya, Aathram’s father
- Jaya Naidu as Surya’s mother
- Sri Lakshmi as Idly Mama, Ravi’s grandmother
- Niharika Konidela in a cameo appearance
Production
[edit]The film was extensively shot in Amalapuram and other parts of Andhra Pradesh.[5] Filming was completed by late-April 2024.[6]
Music
[edit]The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Anudeep Dev.
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| Released | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Drama, Romance | |||
| Language | Telugu | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | Anudeep Dev | |||
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All music is composed by Anudeep Dev
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Gorrela Song" | Nag Arjun Reddy | Anudeep Dev, Vinayak, Akhil Chandra, Harshavardhan Chavali, Aditya Bheemathati, Sindhuja Srinivasan, Maneesha Pandranki, Arjun Vijay | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Aa Rojulu Malli Raavu" | Krishna Kanth | Karthik | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Prema Gaaradi" | Kittu Vissapragada | Armaan Malik | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Sandhadi Sandhadi" | Simhachalam Mannela | Anudeep Dev, Renu Kumar, Srinivas Darimisetty | 3:13 |
| 5. | "Oo Baatasari" | Ramajogayya Sastry | P. V. N. S. Rohit | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Committee Kurrollu Promotional Song" | Raghuram | Anudeep Dev, Akhil Chandra, Harshavardhan Chavali, Ritesh G Rao | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Huyire Huyire" | Simhachalam Mannela | Krishna Chaitanya, Pranav Chaganti | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Prathi Kshanam" | Krishna Chaitanya | Deepu | 3:43 |
| 9. | "That’S What They Call Us" | Aditya Karamchedu | Aditya Karamchedu | 1:49 |
| 10. | "Nenemi Sethura Devara" | Simhachalam Mannela | Sahithi | 3:15 |
Release
[edit]Committee Kurrollu was released on 9 August 2024.[7][8] Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by ETV Win and was premiered on 12 September 2024.[9]
Reception
[edit]Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today opined that the film resonates deeply with the millennials. Overall, she gave a positive review, with particular praise to screenplay, music, storytelling and strong performances from the actors.[10] Similarly Deccan Chronicle too appreciated Yadu Vamsi's work, with further praise to Anudeep Dev's score, Edurolu Raju's cinematography work and performances of all the actors involved.[11]
Citing it as "a nostalgia ride", Times Now gave a rating of 3 out of 5, and praised director Yadu Vamsi's work. The critic further stated that "the film is a visual treat with good performances, and a message about the complexities of life in a village setting".[12] 123Telugu too gave the same rating and wrote that "Committee Kurrollu is a decent youthful comedy-drama that delivers laughs, nostalgia, and strong performances".[13]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.ottplay.com/news/ahead-of-committee-kurrollus-ott-release-heres-how-much-the-film-made-in-theaters/af169310be43
- ^ "'Committee Kurrollu,' Niharika Konidela's maiden production, gets a release date". The Hindu. 21 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Committee Kurrollu Is About Friendship And Love Weaved Around Politics And Societal Issues: Director Yadhu Vamsi". Times Now. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Committee Kurrollu Total WW Collections Report". T2BLive. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (7 August 2024). "Yadhu Vamsi: Nobody has the right to take away reservations". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ naresh (1 May 2024). "Pink Elephant Pictures' "Committee Kurrollu" wraps shoot at brisky pace". NTV ENGLISH. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Niharika Konidela's Committee Kurrollu To Release On August 9; Film Explores The Dynamics Of Love And Friendship". Times Now. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Niharika Konidela Visits Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple Ahead Of Committee Kurrollu Release". News18. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Committee Kurrollu Debuts On OTT; Niharika Konidela's Film Is Now Streaming On This Platform". Times Now. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Today, Telangana (9 August 2024). "Movie Review: "Committee Kurrollu" resonates deeply with millennial". Telangana Today. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (9 August 2024). "Committee Kurrollu: An ode to friendship, conflicts and reunion". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Committee Kurrollu Review: A Nostalgia Ride". Times Now. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Committee Kurrollu Telugu Movie Review | Niharika Konidela, Yadhu Vamsi". 123telugu.com. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2024 films
- 2020s Telugu-language films
- 2020s Indian films
- 2024 comedy-drama films
- Indian comedy-drama films
- Films set in Andhra Pradesh
- Films shot in Andhra Pradesh
- Films set in Konaseema
- Films set in 1990
- Films set in 2010
- Films set in 2023
- Films about social issues in India
- Films about the caste system in India
- Works about reservation in India