Okka Ammayi Thappa(2016)
Okka Ammayi Thappa is a 2016 Telugu-language action romance film directed by Rajasimha Tadinada. The film stars Sundeep Kishan and Nithya Menen in lead roles, with Ravi Kishan playing the antagonist. The story follows Krishna Vachan, a young man trapped in a terrorist plot on a Hyderabad flyover. He must drive a bomb-laden car to save his love interest, Mango, who is taken hostage. The film blends romance, comedy, and high-stakes action. It was produced by Anji Reddy under Anji Reddy Productions. The music was composed by Mickey J Meyer. The film received mixed reviews from critics for its uneven tone. It was released on June 10, 2016, in theaters across India.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 2016
- Director
- Rajasimha Tadinada
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Krishna Vachan is in love with Mango, but she does not take him seriously. When terrorists plant a bomb on a Hyderabad flyover, Krishna and Mango get caught in the chaos. The terrorists force Krishna to drive the bomb car and take Mango hostage. With the timer ticking, Krishna must find a way to save Mango and stop the bomb from exploding.
“One girl, one bomb, one chance”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Okka Ammayi Thappa
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Ajay (13 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Chota K. Naidu (7 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rahul Dev (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Saptagiri (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Mickey J Meyer (5 films together), and Ajay & Saptagiri (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Okka Ammayi Thappa' translates to 'Except One Girl' in English, hinting at the central female character's role.
- Director Rajasimha Tadinada previously worked as an assistant director for films like 'Magadheera' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The movie was shot extensively on a real flyover in Hyderabad to create authentic traffic jam scenes, causing some local disruptions during filming.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Sampath Raj, who plays a key role in the terrorist plot, though he is not prominently billed in promotions.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anoop Rubens, marking one of his lesser-known works compared to his bigger hits in Telugu cinema.
- Despite its thriller premise, the movie incorporates light-hearted romantic scenes between the lead actors to balance the tense narrative.
- The climax sequence involving the bomb on the flyover was inspired by real-world hostage and terrorism scenarios reported in global news.
