Velli Pomakey(2017)
Velli Pomakey is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mohammed Ali. The film stars Vishwak Sen in his debut lead role, alongside Supraja and Nithyaa Sree Reddy. The story follows Chandu, a young animator who seeks love in a modern world of social media and workplace relationships. He faces rejection from a colleague and later builds an online connection with a stranger. The film explores themes of heartbreak, trust, and the fragility of digital-age romance. It is produced under the banners Sai Akhilesh Productions and Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film was released in theatres on September 2, 2017, with a runtime of 106 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 2017
- Director
- Ali Mohammad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Chandu is a lonely animator who wants to fall in love. He confesses his feelings to his colleague Sruthi, but she rejects him. Heartbroken, he receives a friend request from a stranger named Swetha. Their online relationship blossoms, but misunderstandings threaten to destroy everything.
“A friend request that changes everything.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Vellipomakey' translates to 'White Pumpkin' in English, which is a metaphor used in the story.
- Director Ali Mohammad also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his observations of urban relationships.
- It was shot extensively in Hyderabad, capturing the city's IT corridor and cafes to reflect a modern setting.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through digital streaming platforms.
- Actress Avika Gor, who plays a key role, was already popular from television before entering Telugu cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Yuvan, son of famous music director Yuvan Shankar Raja.
- Some scenes were improvised to add natural humor, especially in the interactions between the lead characters.