George Reddy (film)

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George Reddy
George Reddy film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by B. Jeevan Reddy
Based on Life of George Reddy
Produced byAppi Reddy
Starring
Cinematography Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti
Edited byJ. Prathap Kumar [1]
Music bySoundtrack:
Suresh Bobbili
Score:
Harshavardhan Rameshwar
Production
companies
Silly Monks Studios
Mic Movies
Three Line Cinemas
Distributed by Abhishek Pictures
Release date
  • 22 November 2019 (2019-11-22)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

George Reddy is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film directed by B. Jeevan Reddy and starring Sandeep Madhav, debutante Muskaan Khubchandani. It is based on the life of the student leader of the same name. [2] [3]

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Cast

Production

To prepare for the film, director Jeevan Reddy read the biopic of George Reddy. Sandeep Madhav was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy. [15] Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer. [16] A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near Gachibowli that resembled Osmania University. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film. [15]

Soundtrack

The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively. [2] The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by Chiranjeevi. [17]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vijayam"Chaithanya Prasad Anurag Kulkarni 3:39
2."Bullet"Mittapally Surendar Mangli 3:27
3."Adugu Adugu"MEGH-uh-WATT Revanth, MEGH-uh-WATT (rap portions)4:33
4."Nalage Anni"Charan ArjunCharan Arjun4:56
5."Jaji Mogulali"VishwasIndravati3:12
Total length:19:47

Reception

The Hindu wrote that "It [the film] 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". [6] 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". [9] Telangana Today wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film". [7] 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". [18] 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". [19]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeOutcomeRef.
2019 Lake City International Film Festival Special Appreciation AwardGeorge ReddyWon [20]
2021 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Villain Thiruveer Won [21]
2020 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Playback SingerMangli for "Bullet"Nominated

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