I Am That Change

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I Am That Change
Allu Arjun's I Am That Change.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Sukumar
Written bySukumar
Produced by Allu Arjun
StarringAllu Arjun
Tanishq Reddy
Cinematography Amol Rathod
Edited by Prawin Pudi
Music by Sai Karthik
Production
company
Distributed by YouTube
Release date
  • 14 August 2014 (2014-08-14)
Running time
3 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

I Am That Change is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language short film directed by Sukumar. Produced by actor Allu Arjun for Geetha Arts, he co-stars in the film alongside Tanishq Reddy and several newcomers.

Contents

The film premiered the night before Independence Day 2014 to positive reception.

Plot

A rich brat answers a call and continues to drive his car against the rules. When a traffic constable stops him, the man offers a bribe of ₹500. On a parallel note, a student is unable to write her exams, and her friend offers her an additional sheet for copying the answers. On another note, a kid drinks a cool drink, drops the paper cup near a dustbin, and walks away with his father, only to halt after a short distance. On the other hand, Allu Arjun attends a public meeting without allowing the security to check him.

However, Allu Arjun soon realizes his mistake and lets the security check him. Then, there is a realization from the traffic constable, who fines the rich brat. The boy also realizes his mistake and drops the cup in the dustbin. The girl in the examination refuses to copy answers from the additional sheet, and they perform their duties without indulging in corruption or antisocial behavior. The short film ends with Allu Arjun conveying the message, "Performing one's duty is a form of patriotism. Change begins with us. I am that change. Be that change", with the other three saying, "I am that change".

Cast

Production

The short film was shot in Hyderabad in the first half of August 2014 before Independence Day. [1] The film was shot in two days. [2]

Release

The short film was released on 14 August 2014 around 8:30 PM, a day before the 68th Independence Day of India as a tribute. [3] Upon its release, the short film received two million views. [4] [5] It was also screened in theaters which received similar response from the audience. Few days later its release, Allu Arjun received flak from his fans following an online video in which he is seen skipping a drunk-and-drive test and arguing with policemen which is contrary to message given in the short film. However, he clarified that he took the test and was let go. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Just in: Poster of 'I am that Change'". 15 January 2017 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "I struggled to produce the short film: Allu Arjun". 15 January 2017 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "Initiating change". The Hindu. 18 August 2014. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "Allu Arjun's short film is a hit". The Times of India. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Did you know Allu Arjun once acted in a short film directed by Pushpa filmmaker Sukumar? On Tuesday Trivia". India Today. 13 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Allu Arjun clarifies drunk-and-drive incident". India Today. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
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