Balakrishnudu is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by debutant Mallela Pavan. It features Nara Rohit, Regina Cassandra and Ramya Krishna in the lead roles, while Adithya Menon, Ajay, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Pruthviraj play supporting roles. The film is produced by B. Mahendra Babu, Musunuru Vamsi Krishna and Sri Vinod Nandamuri on Saraschandrikaa Visionary Motion Pictures and MayaBazar Movies.[2][3][4] The music was composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Vijay C. Kumar and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film released on 24 November 2017.
| Balakrishnudu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mallela Pavan |
| Written by | Raja Kolusu/Suryaa |
| Produced by | B Mahendra Babu Musunuru Vamsi krishna Sri Vinod Nandamuri |
| Starring | Nara Rohit Regina Cassandra Ramya Krishna |
| Cinematography | Vijay C. Kumar |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production companies | Saraschandrikaa Visionary Motion Pictures MayaBazar Movies. |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Balu (Nara Rohit) is a free-spirited young man whose highest priority in life is earning money. Being an orphan, he is raised by Raghunandan Yadav (Kota Srinivasa Rao), who is his godfather. Balu’s life ends up in trouble because of his lust for money. His love life with Aadhya (Regina Cassandra) is also twisted because of that.[5] in a power packed episode.[6][7]
Cast
- Nara Rohit as Balakrishna (Balu)
- Regina Cassandra as Aadhya
- Ramya Krishna as Bhanumati Devi
- Adithya Menon as Ravinder Reddy
- Ajay as Pratap Reddy
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Raghunandan Yadav
- Pruthviraj as Madhava Rao (Maddy R)
- Vennela Kishore as Kishore
- Raghu Babu as Peddha Paleru
- Raghu Karumanchi as Rowdy
- Srinivasa Reddy as Chitti Babu
- Ravi Varma as Mastan
- Aathma Patrick as Bala
- Shravya Reddy as Padma
- Tejaswi Madivada
- Satya Krishnan
- Avantika Vandanapu as Young Aadhya
- Diksha Panth as cameo appearance
- Pia Bajpai in a special appearance
- Priyanka Singh (Jabardasth & Bigg Boss 5 fame)
Filming
The filming began on 31 March 2017, a year after the script was given a green signal. Producers Nandamuri Sri Vinod and Musunuru Vamsi Krishna, who also happen to be director Mallela Pavan’s childhood friends, are producing the movie on their banner Saraschandrikaa Visionary Motion Pictures in collaboration with Maya Bazar Movies of B. Mahendra Babu. The major part of the movie was shot in different locations of Hyderabad while the songs were shot in Bergen and Oslo in Norway.[8] With a total number of shoot days being 53,[9] the film is in its post-production stage.
Soundtrack
The audio and background score were composed by Mani Sharma and released by Aditya Music. The film marks his third collaboration with Nara Rohit after Baanam and Solo. Samantha Ruth Prabhu released the audio in an event on 10 November 2017.
| Balakrishnudu | ||||
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| Released | 10 November 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 24:03 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Mani Sharma | |||
| Mani Sharma chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Entha Varalaina" | Krishna Kanth | Revanth | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Thariraa Thariraa" | Srivalli | Ramya Behara | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Anukunnadi" | Srivalli | Surya Pavan Bonila, Sahithi Chaganti | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Ardharathri Sureedu" | Kasarla Shyam | Ramya Behara | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Rende Rendu Kallu" | Srivalli | Anurag Kulkarni, Sahithi Chaganti | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Raashi Thariraa" | Srivalli | Rashi Khanna | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 24:03 | |||
