Autonagar Surya(2014)
Autonagar Surya is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language periodic political action drama film directed by Deva Katta. The film stars Naga Chaitanya as Surya, a mechanic who rises against a corrupt system, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu as his love interest Sirisha. The story follows Surya from childhood in 1973 through his fight against a mafia-run industrial area in Vijayawada. It is the second film in Deva Katta's quadrilogy about society from a common man's perspective. The film received mixed reviews upon release but gained appreciation on satellite television over time. Its music was composed by Anup Rubens and cinematography by Srikanth Naroj. The film was released on June 27, 2014 after multiple delays.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 26 June 2014
- Director
- Deva Katta
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Surya loses his parents to a gangster as a child and grows up in Autonagar, Vijayawada. He becomes a brilliant mechanic who dreams of building electric vehicles. After a prison sentence for killing a gangster in self-defense, he returns to find Autonagar ruled by a corrupt mafia. Surya must fight the system to achieve his dreams and bring justice to his people.
“One man's war against a corrupt system.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Autonagar Surya
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Ajay & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Brahmanandam & Brahmaji (18 films together), Ajay & Raghu Babu (17 films together), and Raghu Babu & Venu Madhav (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the Autonagar industrial area in Vijayawada, a real location known for automobile workshops.
- Director Deva Katta wrote the script while he was still a student, long before his debut film 'Prasthanam'.
- The movie was shot extensively in the narrow lanes and workshops of the actual Autonagar to capture authentic visuals.
- It features a cameo by actor Sai Kumar, who played a key role in Deva Katta's earlier critically acclaimed film.
- The film's release was delayed multiple times due to production and financial issues, taking years to complete.
- A major action sequence involving a fight on a moving bus was praised for its realistic and gritty choreography.
- Despite mixed box office results, the film later gained a cult following for its raw portrayal of societal struggles.