Potugadu(2013)
Potugadu is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Pavan Wadeyar. It stars Manchu Manoj alongside four actresses: Sakshi Chaudhary, Simran Kaur Mundi, Rachel Louise Wise, and Anupriya Goenka. The story follows Govinda Naama Sastry, a young man who recounts his four failed love stories to a fellow suicide seeker. The film is a remake of Wadeyar's 2012 Kannada film Govindaya Namaha. It received mixed critical reviews but was a commercial success, becoming the biggest hit in Manoj's career. The film was released on 14 September 2013 with an 'A' certificate from the censor board.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2013
- Director
- Pawan Wodeyar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Govinda Naama Sastry wants to end his life after four failed love stories. He meets Venkata Rathnam, who also plans to die. As they talk, Govinda shares each romance and the mistakes that ruined them. Can he find a reason to live before it is too late?
“Four loves, one life, second chance.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Potugadu
Cast reunions in this film: Raghu Babu & Posani Krishna Murali (23 films together), Raghu Babu & Satyam Rajesh (15 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Satyam Rajesh (9 films together), Raghu Babu & Chandramohan (6 films together), Manchu Manoj & Achu Rajamani (4 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Kasi Viswanath (4 films together).
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.