
Oka Manasu(2016)
Oka Manasu (transl. One Heart) is a 2016 Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by G. V. Rama Raju. The film stars Naga Shourya and Niharika Konidela in lead roles, marking Konidela's feature film debut. The story follows Surya, the son of an influential politician, and Sandhya, an aspiring medical student, as they navigate societal and familial pressure to be together. The film explores themes of love, class divide, and parental expectations. It was released on June 24, 2016, and received a U certificate from Indian censors.
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- Streaming on
- YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2016
- Director
- Rama Raju
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Surya, a politician's son, falls in love with Sandhya, a medical student from a middle-class family. Their relationship faces strong opposition from both families and society. The couple must decide whether to fight for their love or give in to pressure.
“One heart, one love, one fight”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Oka Manasu' translates to 'One Heart' in English, reflecting its focus on a single love story.
- This was the debut film for Niharika Konidela, who is the niece of popular actor Chiranjeevi.
- Director Rama Raju also wrote the screenplay, making it a personal project for him.
- The film was produced by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy, known for producing many family-oriented dramas.
- It is considered a pure ethnic love story, set against a simple, traditional backdrop.
- The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, a renowned composer in Telugu cinema.
- Despite being a debut for the lead actress, the film had a limited theatrical release.
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