George Reddy(2019)
Telugu122 mins
George Reddy (2019) is a 122-minute Telugu film directed by Jeevan Reddy. Starring Muskaan Khubchandani, Sandeep Madhav and Abhay Betiganti. With a rating of 6.2/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:Jeevan Reddy
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
George Reddy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video since 22 November 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 22 November 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 22 November 2019
- Director
- Jeevan Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
This biopic tells the true story of George Reddy, a champion boxer and student leader at Osmania University in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He became a major political influence by inspiring revolutionary ideas among the youth. His life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in his hostel in 1972.
“A student leader's fight for change ends in tragedy.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date22 November 2019
Also Known AsGeorge Reddy
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
M
Muskaan KhubchandaniMaya
→#2S
Sandeep MadhavGeorge Reddy
→#3A
Abhay BetigantiRajanna
→#4B
Bunny AbiranManipal Reddy
→#5D
Devika DaftardarSupporting Actress
→#6M
Manoj NandamArjun
→#7S
Sanjay ReddyProfessor
→#8Satyadev KancharanaSatya
→#9S
ShatruSupporting Actor
→#10S
Shrinivas PokaleYounger George Reddy
→#11J
Jeevan ReddyDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director Jeevan Reddy is a former student of Osmania University, where George Reddy studied and became a leader.
- Actor Sandeep Madhav, who played George Reddy, underwent intense physical training to portray the boxer and athlete accurately.
- The movie faced delays in release due to controversies and legal issues surrounding its portrayal of real-life political figures.
- Some scenes were shot at the actual Osmania University campus to capture the authentic 1970s student movement atmosphere.
- The film's climax, depicting George Reddy's murder, was based on police records and eyewitness accounts from the 1972 case.
- It was produced independently with a moderate budget, focusing more on historical accuracy than commercial elements.
- The soundtrack includes revolutionary songs that were popular among student activists in Andhra Pradesh during that era.