Kotha Janta(2014)
Kotha Janta (English: New Pair) is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Maruthi and produced by Bunny Vasu under the Geetha Arts banner. The film stars Allu Sirish and Regina Cassandra in lead roles. The story follows two selfish individuals who work together at a struggling TV channel in Hyderabad. They launch a show that marries couples in unusual circumstances, but their first marriage angers a powerful politician. The film explores themes of selfishness, love, and helping others. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success at the box office. The soundtrack was composed by Jeevan Babu and released under Aditya Music. The film was released on 3 May 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2014
- Director
- Maruthi
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Sirish is a selfish TV anchor who only cares about money. He is hired to save a sinking channel with a new show. He must work with Suvarna, a practical girl who also loves cash. Their show marries couples in strange situations. But when they marry a politician's daughter, they get chased by his goons. They must survive the chaos and learn to care for each other.
“Two selfish hearts make one perfect pair”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kotha Janta
Cast reunions in this film: Rao Ramesh & Posani Krishna Murali (21 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Saptagiri (18 films together), Rao Ramesh & Saptagiri (8 films together), Saptagiri & Maruthi Dasari (4 films together), Maruthi & Maruthi Dasari (3 films together), and Rao Ramesh & Maruthi Dasari (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was initially announced with the title 'Geethanjali 2' before being renamed to 'Kotha Janta'.
- Director Maruthi Dasari is known for comedy films, making this a rare romantic genre attempt for him at the time.
- It was the first Telugu film produced by Geetha Arts to star Allu Sirish, brother of actor Allu Arjun.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Gopi Sunder, who was a frequent collaborator with the production banner.
- Regina Cassandra's role was written specifically for her after the director saw her previous work.
- Despite the Geetha Arts banner, the film had a relatively modest budget compared to their typical big-star projects.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in Georgia, a then-uncommon filming spot for Telugu cinema.