Needhi Naadhi Oke Kadha !(2018)
Telugu121 mins
Needhi Naadhi Oke Kadha ! (2018) is a 121-minute Telugu film directed by Udugula Venu. With a well-received audience rating of 7.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:Udugula Venu
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 23 March 2018
- Director
- Udugula Venu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Sagar is a carefree student who does not care about school. His father is a teacher, and Sagar feels pressured by his family and others to succeed. The story explores what happens when he fails to meet their expectations.
“When failure becomes his only option.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
121Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 March 2018
Also Known AsNeedhi Naadhi Oke Katha
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Needhi Naadhi Oke Kadha !
Cast reunions in this film: Sree Vishnu & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a popular Telugu folk song, which reflects the story's emotional core.
- Director Venu Udugula initially wrote the script as a short film before expanding it into a feature.
- Actor Sumanth played the role of the strict father, marking a shift from his usual romantic lead characters.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, using real college campuses to add authenticity.
- It received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of academic pressure in middle-class families.
- The soundtrack, composed by Prashanth R Vihari, includes a mix of folk and contemporary melodies.
- Despite a limited release, the film developed a cult following among students and young audiences.