Jatha Kalise(2015)
Jatha Kalise is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Rakesh Shashi. The film stars Ashwin Babu and Tejaswi Madivada in lead roles. The story follows Abhi, a young man from Hyderabad, who accidentally calls Anu, a village girl. They develop a deep emotional bond through daily phone conversations. The central conflict arises when Abhi rejects Anu after meeting her in person due to her appearance. The film explores themes of love, superficial judgment, and second chances. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the first half but found the second half repetitive. The music was composed by Sai Karthik. The film was released on 25 December 2015 and is available for streaming on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2015
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Abhi accidentally calls Anu and they become phone friends. They fall in love without meeting. When Abhi travels to meet Anu, he is shocked by her appearance and walks away. Later, he realizes his mistake and returns to win her heart.
“Love is more than a face.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jatha Kalise' translates to 'Why did you come?' in English, reflecting the central theme of unexpected encounters.
- Director Rakesh Shashi also wrote the screenplay, making it a personal passion project from its inception.
- Lead actor Ashwin, who played Rushi, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time, with this being one of his early starring roles.
- Much of the movie is set inside a moving car, creating a unique, confined setting for the romance and drama to unfold.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention later through television and digital platforms.
- It features a cameo appearance by comedian Satya, known for his roles in Telugu comedy shows, adding a brief humorous touch.
- The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Yuvan, brother of famous music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, marking one of his early Telugu projects.