Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?(2012)
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film directed by Sekhar Raja. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Manoj Kumar Manchu, and Deeksha Seth in lead roles. The story follows a vengeful ghost who enlists a young man to help him punish the people who murdered him. The narrative alternates between a historical village setting and a modern urban backdrop. The film is notable for Balakrishna's dual role as both a ghost and a human character. It was produced by Lakshmi Manchu under the Manchu Entertainment banner. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Balakrishna's performance but criticizing the screenplay and music. It was released on July 26, 2012.
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- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2012
- Director
- Sekhar Raja
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Manoj meets the ghost of a murdered landlord named Rayudu. The ghost cannot rest until he gets revenge on his killers. Rayudu asks Manoj to help him in exchange for helping Manoj win back his girlfriend. Together, they must stop a powerful villain who wants to destroy both their lives.
“A ghost needs a living hand”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Sai Kumar (4 films together), Prabhu & Ajay (2 films together), Prabhu & Sonu Sood (2 films together), and Ajay & Sonu Sood (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a popular Telugu nursery rhyme, which helped it gain early attention.
- It was produced by actress Lakshmi Manchu, marking one of her early ventures into film production.
- The movie blends socio-fantasy elements with action, a rare genre mix in Telugu cinema at the time.
- Director Sekhar Raja also wrote the screenplay, aiming to create a unique mythological-inspired modern story.
- It faced mixed reviews but developed a cult following for its unconventional plot and visual style.
- The film's release was delayed multiple times due to post-production challenges and scheduling conflicts.
- Manoj Manchu performed his own stunts in several action sequences to add authenticity to his role.