Venkatadri Express(2013)
Venkatadri Express is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. The film stars Sundeep Kishan and Rakul Preet Singh, marking her Telugu debut in a lead role. The story follows Sundeep, a young man who has made 99 mistakes in his life and must reach Tirupati for his brother's wedding without making his 100th mistake. The film is set primarily on a train journey from Kacheguda to Tirupati. It was produced by Gemini Kiran under Anandi Art Creations. The music was composed by Ramana Gogula, with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu and editing by Gautham Raju. The film received positive reviews for its writing and performances. It was a commercial success, collecting around ₹13.5 crore in its first weekend. The film was released on 29 November 2013 in 450 screens worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 29 November 2013
- Director
- Merlapaka Gandhi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Sundeep has made 99 mistakes in his life. One more mistake and his father will banish him from the family forever. When he misses the Venkatadri Express to his brother's wedding, he must chase the train across hundreds of kilometers. Along the way, he meets a miser techie named Prarthana. Together, they face goons, cops, and a ticking clock.
“One mistake away from losing everything.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Venkatadri Express
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Jayaprakash Reddy (18 films together), M. S. Narayana & Brahmaji (11 films together), Brahmaji & Saptagiri (9 films together), Brahmaji & Jayaprakash Reddy (7 films together), Nagineedu & M. S. Narayana (5 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Tagubothu Ramesh (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Merlapaka Gandhi was inspired by a real-life incident where he missed a train to Tirupati.
- Actor Sundeep Kishan performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he hangs from a moving train.
- The movie was shot in a mix of real locations and sets, with the train sequences filmed on actual railway tracks.
- It was produced on a modest budget but became a surprise box office hit, running for over 50 days in theaters.
- The character Ram Murthy, the strict father, was played by veteran actor Naresh, who is known for similar roles.
- A subplot involving a stolen phone was added to increase the thriller elements beyond the main comedy storyline.
- The film's success helped launch director Merlapaka Gandhi's career, leading to more Telugu projects.