
Nee Jathaleka(2016)
Nee Jathaleka is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Lawerence Dasari. The film stars Naga Shaurya, Parul Gulati, and Sarayu in lead roles. The story follows Abhi, a college student who falls in love with Shirley, but his feelings are not returned. The film explores the pain of one-sided love and the journey of letting go. The music was composed by Swaraj Jedidiah, with songs shot in Bangkok and Hyderabad. The film was released on October 1, 2016, after a delay from its original August date. Critics gave mixed to negative reviews, citing an outdated storyline and slow narration.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 1 October 2016
- Director
- Lawrence Dasari
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Abhi is a college student who falls deeply in love with Shirley. But Shirley only sees him as a friend. He confesses his love, but she rejects him. Despite his pain, Abhi stays by her side. Will Shirley ever love him back? Or will Abhi have to learn to live without her?
“A love that was never meant to be.”
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- The film is a remake of the 2014 Kannada movie 'Simple Agi Ondh Love Story', directed by Suni.
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Lawrence Dasari, who primarily worked as an assistant director on other projects.
- Actress Nandita Swetha, who played the female lead, was a popular model and former Miss Chennai before entering films.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, known for hit albums in films like 'Kotha Bangaru Lokam'.
- Despite its romantic plot, the film performed poorly at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.
- A key song in the film, 'Neeve Neeve', was shot in scenic locations around Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
- The story's premise of swapping partners to make an ex jealous sparked discussions about modern relationship ethics in Telugu cinema.
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Watch & Enjoy Manasa Manasa Promo Song From Nee Jathaleka Movie. Starring Naga Shourya, Parul Gulati, Music composed by Swaraj Jedidiah, Directed by Lawerence Dasari




