Potugadu(2013)
Potugadu (2013) is a 125-minute Telugu film directed by Pawan Wodeyar. Starring Geetha Singh, Raghu Babu and Y. Kasi Viswanath. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Potugadu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2013.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2013
- Director
- Pawan Wodeyar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Potugadu is a Telugu film directed by Pavan Wadeyar. It is a remake of the Kannada film Govindaya Namaha which was also directed by Pavan Wadeyar. It is produced by Sirisha and Sridhar under Ramalakshmi Cine Creations banner. The film has four heroines, Sakshi Chowdhary, Simran Kaur Mundi, Rachel and Anupriya. Achu has scored the music, and two tunes from the Kannada film - including the sensational hit Pyarge Aagbittaite - have been used in the Telugu version. The shooting was wrapped up in a single extensive schedule and the post-production work was simultaneously in progress. Reportedly Potugadu was going to be the biggest movie in terms of budget in Manoj's career. The film released on 13 September 2013 and was declared a 'Hit' at the Box office.
“A man's simple lie spirals into hilarious chaos.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally shot in Kannada as 'Govindaya Namaha' and later remade in Telugu with the same director.
- It marked the Telugu debut of actor Yash, who later became a huge star in Kannada cinema.
- The movie's title 'Potugadu' is a colloquial Telugu term for a mischievous or cunning person.
- Composer Arjun Janya, who scored the Kannada version, also composed the music for this Telugu remake.
- The film was produced by Ramalakshmi Cine Creations, a banner that has produced several remakes of Kannada hits.
- Despite being a remake, the film adapted cultural references and humor to suit Telugu audiences.
- It features comedy scenes that were praised for their timing, involving actors like Srinivasa Reddy and Brahmanandam.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Potugadu
