Oka Romantic Crime Katha(2012)
Oka Romantic Crime Katha is a 2012 Telugu drama-thriller directed by a debut filmmaker. The lead cast includes Manoj Nandam and three new actresses. The story follows three young women who become friends at a bus stop. Their bond is tested after they witness a violent crime. The film is notable for its small budget and non-commercial approach. It completed 50 days in theaters, a rare feat for an indie Telugu film. Critics praised the fresh performances and honest storytelling. The movie released in 2012 in select theaters across Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 June 2012
- Director
- Sunil Kumar Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Three strangers meet daily at a bus stop and become close friends. Their ordinary lives turn dangerous when they witness a crime. A violent man threatens them to stay silent. The friends must decide whether to hide or fight back together.
“Friendship can survive any crime”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Oka Romantic Crime Katha' but was later promoted as 'ORCK' for a more modern appeal.
- Director Sunil Kumar Reddy was inspired by real-life incidents of teenage crime he read about in newspapers.
- The movie was shot in just 30 days, a very tight schedule for a feature film.
- Actress Divya, who played Anjali, was a popular television anchor before making her film debut with this movie.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, included a hit song 'Nuvve Nuvve' sung by Karthik.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to focus entirely on the lives and mistakes of teenage girls as the central plot.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.