Kevvu Keka(2013)
Kevvu Keka is a 2013 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Devi Prasad. The film stars Allari Naresh as Bucchi Raju and Sharmiela Mandre as Mahalaxmi. Ashish Vidyarthi plays the role of Gottam Gopalakrishna, the wealthy father. The story follows a poor salesman who must become a millionaire in six days to win his lover's hand. The film is produced by Boppana Chandrasekhar under Jhanavi Productions. It features a supporting cast including M.S. Narayana, Mohammad Ali, and Krishna Bhagavan. The music is composed by S. Thaman. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its comedy and Allari Naresh's performance. It was released on July 19, 2013, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 19 July 2013
- Director
- Devi Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A young woman lies to her wealthy father that her boyfriend is a millionaire. When the truth is exposed, she challenges her father that the poor salesman will become rich in just six days. Now the boyfriend must find a way to make a fortune fast or lose his true love forever.
“Six days to become a millionaire”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kevvu Keka
Cast reunions in this film: Vidhya & M. S. Narayana (10 films together), Allari Naresh & M. S. Narayana (8 films together), Mumaith Khan & M. S. Narayana (3 films together), Vidhya & Allari Naresh (2 films together), Allari Naresh & Devi Prasad (2 films together), and Allari Naresh & Khayyum (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kevvu Keka' is a popular Telugu slang phrase meaning 'to show off' or 'to act smart,' setting the tone for the comedy.
- Director Devi Prasad is also a noted screenwriter, having written for hit comedies like 'Dhee' before making his directorial debut with this film.
- This was one of the final film appearances of veteran comedian M.S. Narayana, who plays the heroine's father; he passed away the following year.
- The movie features a cameo by actor Suneel in a comedy role, adding to the film's ensemble of comic performers.
- Parts of the film were shot in the popular Hyderabad shopping destination, the Kalanikethan Mall, which is also the main character's workplace.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anoop Rubens, includes a song 'Chamkeela Angeelesi' that became a moderate hit for its peppy tune.
- Despite its comedic premise, the film underperformed at the box office compared to other Allari Naresh comedies released around the same time.