Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi(2017)
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Kishore Tirumala. It stars Ram Pothineni, Sree Vishnu, Lavanya Tripathi, and Anupama Parameswaran. The story follows two inseparable friends, Abhi and Vasu, whose bond is tested when they both fall in love with the same woman. Set in Visakhapatnam and Ooty, the film explores themes of sacrifice, changing priorities, and second chances. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a moderate box office success. It was released on 27 October 2017 and is available for streaming on Zee5.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Hotstar, Watcho, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 27 October 2017
- Director
- Kishore Tirumala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Abhi and Vasu are best friends who do everything together. Their bond is unbreakable. But when Maha enters their lives, both friends fall in love with her. The choice she makes tears them apart. Years later, a secret diary reveals the truth. Can their friendship survive the ultimate test of love and sacrifice?
“One life. One friendship. One love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi
Cast reunions in this film: Devi Sri Prasad & Ram Pothineni (4 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Kishore Tirumala (3 films together), and Ram Pothineni & Kishore Tirumala (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a popular Telugu song from the 1990s movie 'Prema'.
- Director Kishore Tirumala wrote the script specifically for actors Ram and Srikanth after being impressed by their chemistry in 'Ready'.
- The song 'Neeve Neeve' was shot in Georgia, marking one of the first major Telugu song sequences filmed there.
- Actress Lavanya Tripathi's character was initially offered to another actress, but scheduling conflicts led to the recast.
- The film's climax scene at the dam was filmed at the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, a real location rarely used for such sequences in Telugu cinema.
- Despite being a friendship drama, the movie underperformed at the box office compared to the director's previous hits.
- Composer Devi Sri Prasad reused and rearranged one of his own older tunes for a key emotional track in this film's soundtrack.