Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes

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Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byWriter Mohan
Written byWriter Mohan
Produced byVennapusa Ramana Reddy
Lasya Reddy (Presenter)
Starring
CinematographyMallikarjun Naragani
Edited byAvinash Gurlink
Music by
  • Sunil Kashyap
  • Gyanni
Production
company
Sri Ganapathi Cinemas
Release date
  • 25 December 2024 (2024-12-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film, written and directed by Writer Mohan in his directorial debut. [1] Produced by Vennapusa Ramana Reddy under the banner of Sri Ganapathi Cinemas, the film stars Vennela Kishore in the titular role, alongside Ananya Nagalla, Siya Gautam, Sneha Gupta, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Prabhakar, and Muralidhar Goud. [2]

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The film's tagline, "Chantabbai Thaluka" ("Care of Chantabbai"), serves as a tribute to the 1986 detective comedy Chantabbai starring Chiranjeevi. [3] Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is scheduled for theatrical release on 25 December 2024. [4] [5]

Plot

Set in 1991, the film follows a private detective from Srikakulam, portrayed by Vennela Kishore, who is hired by the police to investigate a high-profile murder case. The case revolves around the murder of a young girl named Mary, which causes public uproar. Using unconventional and comedic methods, the detective narrows down the suspects to seven, including a young couple from the village, played by Ravi Teja Mahadasyam and Ananya Nagalla. The story unfolds on the day of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, with the investigation taking unexpected turns.

Cast

Production

Development

Mohan, a writer known for his collaborations with filmmakers such as E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Posani Krishna Murali, and Jeevitha, ventured into direction with Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes. A native of Guntur, Mohan drew inspiration for the film's story from his experiences traveling through the Srikakulam district with Jeevitha and Rajasekhar during political campaigns. [6]

The narrative combines a fictional detective storyline with real events surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. [6] Set in 1991, the plot examines the connection between Rajiv Gandhi's visit to Visakhapatnam and his subsequent assassination in Sriperumbudur. Against this historical backdrop, the story explores a series of smaller, interrelated events, presented through the perspective of a fictional detective character. [7]

Before production began, producer Ramana Reddy reportedly shared the story with 70 individuals, who found the unfolding events to be unpredictable. [6] To make the title accessible to rural audiences unfamiliar with Sherlock Holmes, the tagline “Chantabbai Thaalooka” (“Care of Chantabbai”) was added. This was a nod to Chiranjeevi’ s 1986 detective comedy Chantabbai and a reference to Pawan Kalyan’s association with the Pithapuram constituency. [7] The film incorporates regional themes, particularly the Srikakulam accent, which plays a significant role in conveying both the comedic and emotional aspects of the story. Mohan explained that the accent was not used merely for comedic effect but also to enhance the characters' emotional depth.

Casting

Vennela Kishore stars a private detective whose parents serve as his assistants. According to the director, the character’s parents hoped he would become a police officer, but he chose private investigation instead. Most of the cast, including Kishore, hail from Telangana and underwent extensive training to master the Srikakulam accent.

Initially titled Sapta Swaralu, the film underwent significant narrative changes during production. Vennela Kishore, originally cast in a supporting role requiring a seven-day shoot, emerged as the central character after screenplay revisions. Kishore later expressed dissatisfaction with the promotional strategy, stating that he was not informed about his character being positioned as the protagonist until after post-production. Kishore also chose to abstain from promoting the film. [8]

The film features Siya Gautam in a pivotal role as a police constable. Anish Kuruvilla, initially cast as a police officer, had his voice replaced during post-production to align with the character’s intensity and accent. Despite this, Kuruvilla supported the filmmakers’ decision. [9] The supporting cast includes Prabhakar and Muralidhar Goud in significant roles. [1]

Filming

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes was primarily filmed in Nellimarla in Vizianagaram district, Bheemili in Visakhapatnam district, and Ramoji Film City. Set in the 1990s, the production team faced challenges recreating the period look. Specific locations were chosen to authentically reflect the era, according to the director.

Music

The music of Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is composed by Sunil Kashyap and Gyanni, with lyrics written by Ramajogayya Sastry, Purnachary and Kasarla Shyam. [10] [11]

Source: [12] [13] [14]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Ma Ooru Srikakulam" Ramajogayya Sastry Sunil Kashyap Mangli  
2."Preminchane Pilla"PurnacharySunil Kashyap Rahul Sipligunj  
3."Sakuntalakkayya"Kasarla ShyamSunil KashyapUma Neha 

Release

The first motion poster for Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes was released on 30 May 2024. [15] The teaser followed on 28 November 2024, [1] [16] and the official trailer was launched on 17 December 2024. [17] The film is being distributed by Vamsi Nandipati, known for his previous distribution work on films such as Ka (2024), Maa Oori Polimera 2 (2023), and Committee Kurrollu (2024). [18]

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