Rough(2014)
'Rough' is a 2014 Telugu romantic action comedy film directed by C. H. Subba Reddy. The lead cast includes Aadi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Srihari. The story follows an orphan named Chandhu who falls in love with a wealthy college student, Nandhu, and must win her brother's approval. Music was composed by Mani Sharma with lyrics by Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar. The film received mixed reviews from critics and performed as an average box office success. It was released in theaters on 14 November 2014. Srihari, who played a pivotal role, died before the film's release.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2014
- Director
- C. H. Subba Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
An orphan named Chandhu falls in love with Nandhu, a rich college student. When he asks her brother Siddharth for permission to marry her, Siddharth challenges him to make Nandhu fall in love on her own. Chandhu must prove his love is real.
“Love is the only weapon he needs”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rough
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together), M. S. Narayana & Jaya Prakash Reddy (12 films together), Mani Sharma & M. S. Narayana (11 films together), Raghu Babu & Jaya Prakash Reddy (6 films together), Mani Sharma & Raghu Babu (5 films together), and Rakul Preet Singh & Raghu Babu (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rough' was inspired by the director's own experiences in college, where he felt life was rough and unpredictable.
- It was the first film for director C. H. Subba Reddy, who previously worked as an assistant director on several Telugu projects.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, known for his work in romantic films, marking a shift toward a more youthful sound.
- Actor Ajay Ghosh, who plays a supporting role, reportedly performed his own stunts in several comedy-action sequences.
- The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at Ramoji Film City to maintain continuity and reduce production costs.
- Despite being a college-based story, the film avoided typical 'campus rivalry' tropes common in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie's release faced competition from multiple big-budget films, which impacted its initial box office performance.
