Tungabhadra(2015)
Tungabhadra is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-action film directed by Srinivas Krishna Gogineni. The film stars Thrigun, Dimple Chopade, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Sathyaraj in lead roles. It was produced by Rajani Korrapati and Sai Korrapati under the banners Silly Monks Entertainment and Vaarahi Chalana Chitram. The story follows a young woman who falls in love with her father's loyal henchman in a village torn apart by faction rivalry. The film blends romance, action, and comedy. It received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The movie has a runtime of 120 minutes and is rated Not Rated. It is available for streaming on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 20 March 2015
- Director
- Srinivasa Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
In a village infested with faction rivalry, the daughter of a powerful faction leader falls in love with her father's own henchman. Their love faces fierce opposition from her father and the rival faction. The young couple must fight against family honor, violence, and betrayal to be together.
“Love against all odds”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tungabhadra
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Chalapathi Rao (17 films together), Sathyaraj & Charandeep (4 films together), and Adith Arun & Thrigun (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to the Tungabhadra river, which flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, symbolizing the story's regional cultural roots.
- Director Srinivasa Krishna is also a noted cinematographer, having worked on acclaimed films like 'Anand' (2004).
- It was produced by Sai Korrapati's Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, a company known for both big commercial films and smaller artistic projects.
- The movie's release was relatively low-key compared to the producer's larger, star-driven films like 'Legend' from the same year.
- The cast features character actors like Tanikella Bharani and Sithara, known for their work in parallel cinema.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Kalyani Malik, continuing his collaboration with the director from previous projects.
- Its narrative is set against a rural backdrop, a contrast to many mainstream Telugu films of its time.
