Rowdy Fellow(2014)
Rowdy Fellow is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language political action comedy film directed by Krishna Chaitanya. The film stars Nara Rohit as Rana Prathap Jayadev, a wealthy and arrogant man who becomes a police officer to take revenge on a corrupt SP. Vishakha Singh plays Megha, the SP's daughter and Rana's love interest. The supporting cast includes Rao Ramesh as the villainous MP Asuragana Durga Prasad, Praveen as Constable Reddy, and Ahuti Prasad as Megha's father. The story follows Rana as he uses his influence to join the police force, fights corruption in a rural area, and ultimately confronts the politician responsible for the system's rot. The film blends action, comedy, and romance with a message about justice and forgiveness. It received positive reviews from critics for its stylish visuals and strong dialogues. The soundtrack, composed by Sunny, became a chart-topper in Telugu music. The film was released on 21 November 2014 with a U/A certificate.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 21 November 2014
- Director
- Krishna Chaitanya
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A rich and arrogant young man named Rana Prathap Jayadev is humiliated by a police officer. To get revenge, he uses his money and influence to become a Sub-Inspector in a rural area. He soon discovers a web of corruption involving a powerful politician and a missing constable. Now Rana must choose between personal revenge and fighting for justice.
“Revenge is a badge he wears.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rowdy Fellow
Cast reunions in this film: Rao Ramesh & Posani Krishna Murali (21 films together), Ajay & Rao Ramesh (15 films together), Praveen & Rao Ramesh (9 films together), Ajay & Posani Krishna Murali (7 films together), Ajay & Praveen (6 films together), and Rao Ramesh & Ahuti Prasad (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rowdy' but was later changed to 'Rowdy Fellow' to avoid confusion with other movies.
- Director Krishna Chaitanya made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director for several years.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to resemble a large warehouse for the action sequences.
- Actor Sampoornesh Babu, known for his comedy roles, makes a cameo appearance in a humorous scene.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sunny M.R., who was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to blend rural drama with urban-style action in its storytelling.
- The film faced delays in release due to scheduling conflicts with the lead actor's other projects.
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