Yevadu(2014)
Yevadu is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The film stars Ram Charan in a dual role, with Allu Arjun, Shruti Haasan, Kajal Aggarwal, and Amy Jackson in key roles. The story follows Satya, a man who receives a face transplant after a brutal attack, and uses his new identity to hunt down his girlfriend's killers. He later discovers his new face belonged to a deceased man named Charan, forcing him to also avenge Charan's murder. The film was produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and features music by Devi Sri Prasad. Yevadu was released on 12 January 2014 during the Sankranthi festival and became a major commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, VI Movies and TV, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2014
- Director
- Vamsi Paidipally
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young man named Satya survives a murderous attack that kills his girlfriend. A surgeon saves his life by giving him a new face through a transplant. With his unrecognizable appearance, Satya returns to his city to take revenge on the killers. But he soon learns his new face belonged to another man with his own enemies to defeat.
“Two lives. One face. One revenge.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yevadu
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Ajay & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Brahmanandam & Vennela Kishore (20 films together), Brahmanandam & Subbaraju (18 films together), and Jayasudha & Brahmanandam (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's plot is inspired by the 1997 Hollywood movie 'Face/Off', but with a unique Telugu twist.
- This was the first time Allu Arjun and Ram Charan shared the screen, though Charan only appears in a cameo.
- The movie was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with Tamil actor Arya playing the lead in the Tamil version.
- Actress Amy Jackson made her Telugu debut with this film, playing a key supporting role.
- The climax fight scene was filmed over 15 days at a specially constructed set in Hyderabad.
- The film's soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad became a major hit, with 'Nee Jathaga' being particularly popular.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide.