George Reddy | |
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Directed by | B. Jeevan Reddy |
Based on | Life of George Reddy |
Produced by | Appi Reddy |
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Cinematography | Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti |
Edited by | J. Prathap Kumar [1] |
Music by | Soundtrack: Suresh Bobbili Score: Harshavardhan Rameshwar |
Production companies | Silly Monks Studios Mic Movies Three Line Cinemas |
Distributed by | Abhishek Pictures |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
George Reddy is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical 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]
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]
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. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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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 Arjun | Charan Arjun | 4:56 |
5. | "Jaji Mogulali" | Indravati | 3:12 | |
Total length: | 19:47 |
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]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome | Ref. |
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2019 | Lake City International Film Festival | Special Appreciation Award | George Reddy | Won | [20] |
2021 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Villain | Thiruveer | Won | [21] |
2020 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Mangli for "Bullet" | Nominated |
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