O Pitta Katha

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O Pitta Katha
O Pitta Katha.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChendu Muddhu
Produced byAnand Prasad
Starring
CinematographySunil Kumar Nama
Edited byD Venkata Prabhu
Music byPravin Lakkaraju
Production
company
Bhavya Creations
Release date
  • 6 March 2020 (2020-03-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

O Pitta Katha is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language thriller-drama film starring Viswant, Sanjay Rao, Nithya Shetty and Adnan Javid Khan in the lead roles. The film marks the film debut of Brahmaji's son Sanjay Rao. [1] This film marks the mainstream film debut of director Chandu Muddu, since his previous film, Ee Cinema Superhit Guarantee (2015), didn't have a high-profile release., [2] [3] and Cinematography by Sunil Kumar Nama.

Contents

Plot

Venky alias Venkata Lakshmi goes missing while on a vacation with her friends. Who is the mysterious man who kidnapped her? What was his motive? These questions form the rest of the plot.

Cast

Production

Brahmaji wanted to perform in his son's debut film. Director Sagar Chandra referred him to Chandu Muddu. [3]

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Pravin Lakkaraju. [4]

O Pitta Katha
Soundtrack album by
Pravin Lakkaraju
Released1 March 2020
Recorded2020
Genre Feature Film Soundtrack
Label Mango Music
Producer Anand Prasad
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Edho Edho"Sweekar Agasthi 
2."Edho Manasuna"Lipsika Bhasyam 
3."Raakshasudey"Pravin Lakkaraju 
4."Emai Pothane"Pravin Lakkaraju 
5."Eyi Kontey Daana"Sreenivas Joyusula 

Reception

The Times of India gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, it’s the interesting and funny twists in the second half that make O Pitta Katha an entertaining watch". [4] The Sakshi gave the film a rating of three stars, out of five, and has further stated that "Despite the confusing screenplay and direction, everyone can watch this film, without any confusion". [5] On the contrary, The Hindu stated that "Sadly here, there is no upgrading in terms of dialogues or entertainment despite having the scope. Songs are pleasing but Sunil Kumar Nama's cinematography highlights the limitations of the artistes". [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jr NTR wishes the team of O Pitta Katha ahead of the release". The Times of India. 5 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "With unexpected twists, O Pitta Katha is thrilling: Anil Ravipudi". The Times of India. 5 March 2020.
  3. 1 2 Rajasekhar, Paturi (19 April 2020). "I am very happy with the kind of response O Pitta Katha is receiving online: Chendu Muddu". The Times of India.
  4. 1 2 "O Pitta Katha Movie Review : With funny and thrilling twists, o pitta katha is an entertaining watch". The Times of India. 6 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "'ఓ.. పిట్ట కథ' మూవీ రివ్యూ". Sakshi (in Telugu). 6 March 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  6. ↑ Chowdary, Y Sunita (6 March 2020). "'O Pitta Katha' movie review: Showcases a new talent, but ultimately disappointing". The Hindu.
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