Savitri (2016 film)

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Savitri
Savitri telugu.jpg
Directed by Pavan Sadineni
Screenplay byPavan Sadineni
Story byPavan Sadineni
Produced byDr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad
Starring Nara Rohit
Nanditha
Cinematography A. Vasanth
Edited byGoutham Nerusu
Music byShravan Bharadwaj
Production
company
Vision Film Makers
Release date
  • 1 April 2016 (2016-04-01)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Savitri is a 2016 Telugu action romantic-comedy film directed by Pavan Sadineni, produced by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad on Vision Filmmakers banner.[ citation needed ] It stars Nara Rohit and Nanditha in the lead roles.[ citation needed ]

Contents

It is a modern adaptation of the Indian folktale of Savitri and Satyavan.

Plot

Savitri (Nanditha) is crazy about getting married right from her childhood days. In fact, she was born during her relative's marriage. With this being her sole aim, she convinces her family to find a suitable groom for her. Her family decides to get Savitri married to Rishi (Nara Rohit), although both of them are not aware of this decision. While on her way to Shiridi, Savitri meets Rishi, who instantly falls in love with her even though she is not interested. Due to some circumstances, both of them miss the train. During their journey to catch the train, Rishi tells his family that he is not interested in marrying the girl they chose as he is in love with someone now. Later Rishi finds out that Savitri was the one he was going to marry. He explains the mistake he made to Savitri's father who does not agree to the union. Rishi stays in the same village for a month and convinces Savitri's entire family and wins his love.

Cast

Production

Filming

The film was launched on 27 June 2015 [1] in Hyderabad.[ citation needed ]

Soundtrack

Savitri
Soundtrack album by
Shravan
Released4 March 2016
Genre Film score
Length24:11
Label Vel Records
Producer Shravan
Shravan chronology
Prema Ishq Kaadhal
(2013)
Savitri
(2016)
Meeku Mere Maaku Meme
(2016)

Shravan, who worked with Sadineni in his previous directorial venture, Prema Ishq Kaadhal, was roped in to compose the soundtrack and background score. The soundtrack was released on 4 March 2016 at a glittering ceremony with Nandamuri Balakrishna as chief guest.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Anaganaga" Krishna Chaitanya Shravan3:35
2."Fly Like A Bird"Krishna Chaitanya Yazin Nizar 3:26
3."Pillo O Pillo"Kittu Vissapragada Hemachandra, Lalitha Kavya4.06
4."Teenmaar"Krishna Chaitanya Nara Rohith 3:15
5."Chitramainadi"Krishna Chaitanya K.S. Chitra, Sai Charan 4:02
6."Savitri"BalajiSai Krishna2:11
7."Pillo O Pillo (Remix)"Kittu VissapragadaHemachandra3:36
Total length:24:11

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References

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