
Bangaru Kodipetta(2014)
Bangaru Kodipetta (transl. Golden Hen) is a 2014 Telugu language romantic comedy film directed by Raj Pippalla. It stars Navdeep and Swati Reddy in leading roles. The story is set during the Sankranti harvest festival and follows three interconnected narratives about characters chasing shortcuts. Bhanumathi, a sales executive, buys a fake golden hen hoping to solve her money problems while her lecherous boss harasses her. The film uses the festive backdrop to contrast joy with personal failure. It was produced by Sunitha Tati under Guru Films. The movie received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. It is available on digital platforms like Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 7 March 2014
- Director
- Pippalla Raj
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Bhanumathi is a sales executive desperate for money. Her lecherous boss makes her life miserable. She hears about a magical golden hen that lays golden eggs. She buys it hoping for a shortcut to wealth. But the hen is fake and her problems grow. She must learn that honest work is the only real solution.
“No shortcuts to happiness”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bangaru Kodipetta
Cast reunions in this film: Navdeep & Harsha Vardhan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bangaru Kodipetta' translates to 'Golden Parcel', hinting at the central heist of gold coins.
- Director Pippalla Raj is also known for his work as a writer on the popular Telugu sitcom 'Amrutham'.
- Actress Swathi, who plays the lead, took a break from films after this movie to focus on her family.
- The film blends comedy and thriller elements, a mix not very common in Telugu cinema at the time of its release.
- It was shot primarily in Hyderabad and the coastal town of Bhimavaram, giving it two distinct visual settings.
- The movie features a subplot involving a pizza delivery boy, adding an extra layer of chaotic comedy to the heist.
- Despite its crime-comedy genre, the film had a limited theatrical run and gained more attention through television broadcasts.