Kothapallilo Okappudu
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| File:Kothapallilo Okappudu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Praveena Paruchuri |
| Story by | Guru Kiran Bathula |
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| Cinematography | Petros Antoniadis |
| Edited by | Kiran R. |
| Music by | Score: Varun Unni Songs: Mani Sharma |
Production company | Paruchuri Vijaya Praveena Arts |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kothapallilo Okappudu (transl. Once upon a time in Kothapalli) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Praveena Paruchuri.[1] The film features Manoj Chandra, Monika T and Usha Bonela in lead roles.[2]
The film was released on 18 July 2025.[3]
Plot
[edit | edit source]Ramakrishna works for a moneylender in the village of Kothapalli. He is in love with a girl named Savitri. Their friend Andham supports their relationship and tries to help them meet. One day, Ramakrishna plans to meet Savitri near a haystack, but unexpected events take place, causing problems for both of them. The rest of the story shows what happens next and how they deal with the situation.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Manoj Chandra as Ramakrishna
- Monika T as Savitri
- Usha Bonela as Aadhilakshmi "Andham"
- Ravindra Vijay as Appanna
- Banerjee as Reddy
- Bongu Satti
- Phani
- Prem Sagar Rajulapati as Gandubabu
- Praveena Paruchuri
- Babu Mohan as MLA
Music
[edit | edit source]The soundtrack is composed by Mani Sharma, while background score is composed by Varun Unni.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ranga Nayaki" | Chaitanya Prasad | Dhanunjay Seepana | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Biscuit Biscuit" | Hareesh Chakravarthy | Sai Shivani | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Yelo Yennello" | Kasarla Shyam | Ramya Behara | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Jai Bolo" | Kasarla Shyam | Sweekar Agasthi, Ramya Behera | 3:16 |
Release and reception
[edit | edit source]Kothapallilo Okappudu was released on 18 July 2025.[4][5]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu was positive with performances of the cast and stated, "They say destruction is easy and creation is hard. But what if the reverse were true? Kothapallilo Okappudu explores this inversion with conviction".[6] BH Harsh of Cinema Express rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and praised the direction, cinematography and performances of the cast.[7] The Times of India gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 praising performances, and themes whereas criticizing its narration, and underdeveloped subplots.[8]
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External links
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