Currency Nagar

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Currency Nagar is a 2023 Telugu anthology thriller film [1] that delves into the complexities of human desires [2] and the entwined nature of individuals with money. The film is produced by Mukkamala Apparao and Koduru Gopala Krishna under the Unnati Arts banner, with direction by Vennela Kumar Pothepalli. It features an ensemble cast including Mahesh Yadlapalli, Spandana Somana, Keshava, Gautam Kumar, Rajasekhar, Chandini, and Sudharshan in pivotal roles.

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Cast

Currency Nagar
Directed byVennela Kumar Pothepalli
Written byVennela Kumar Pothepalli
Produced by
  • Mukkamula Apparao
  • Koduru Gopala Krishna
Starring
  • Mahesh Yadlapalli
  • Spandana Sommanna
  • Sudharshan
  • Rajshekar Aningi
CinematographySathish Rajaboyina
Music bySidharth Sadasivuni and Pavan
Production
company
Unnati Arts
Release date
  • 29 December 2023 (2023-12-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Production

Currency Nagar [3] began with a crowdfunding initiative. [4] Set around the theme of money, eight short stories were selected, with four forming the foundation of the film. [5]

The film, shot against the backdrop of Vijayawada, featured three separate schedules in Penumaka, Vijayawada, Krishna Lanka, and Nuziveedu, involving a cast of 48 artists.

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Pawan Kumar

Track-List
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Hey Kalala Vunde"Raazi02:32
Total length:02:32

Release and reception

The film was scheduled to be theatrically released on 29 December 2023. [6] [7] [8]

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