Who directed Medaram Jathara?

Medaram Jathara was directed by Sheshidhar and released in 2014. Sheshidhar is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Who stars in Medaram Jathara?

Medaram Jathara stars Suman alongside Sai Kiran. The film marks a collaboration between Suman and director Sheshidhar within Telugu cinema.

Medaram Jathara(2014)

Telugu•140 mins•Updated 5 May 2026

Medaram Jathara is a 2014 Telugu-language drama film directed by Sasidhar Paanuganti. The film stars Prithiveeraj, Sneha, and Suman in lead roles. The story revolves around a young tribal man who fights to protect the sacred Medaram Jathara festival from a corrupt politician. Set in the tribal regions of Telangana, the film highlights the cultural significance of the Sammakka-Saarakka festival. The narrative explores themes of faith, unity, and resistance against exploitation. The film was released on January 31, 2014, and runs for 140 minutes.

Director:Sheshidhar

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 January 2014
Director: Sheshidhar
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2h 20m

Storyline

A young tribal man must protect his village's sacred biennial festival from a greedy politician who wants to steal their land. With the help of his love and his community, he fights to keep the faith alive. But betrayal from within threatens to destroy everything.

“Faith fights back”