Josh(2009)
Josh is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age political action drama film directed by Vasu Varma in his debut. It stars Naga Chaitanya and Karthika Nair in lead roles, with J. D. Chakravarthy playing the antagonist. The film follows Satya, a student who drops out after a tragic accident and moves to Hyderabad, where he joins a college controlled by a corrupt politician. He uses his own guilt and student ego to change the system from within. The film received positive reviews for its direction, emotional weight, and performances, but was a box office failure. It later gained a cult following among youth. The music was composed by Sandeep Chowta.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Vasu Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3h 5m 0
Storyline
Satya drops out of college after his friend dies in a bike accident. He moves to Hyderabad and joins a college run by a corrupt politician. He must change the students' minds and defeat the system that controls them.
“One student can change everything.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Josh' was also the title of a 2000 Bollywood film starring Shah Rukh Khan, but the two movies have no connection in story.
- Director Vasu Varma is known for his work in television, and this was one of his few major theatrical film releases.
- Actor Jagapati Babu, who plays the lead, was reportedly chosen for his ability to portray both intensity and a guiding mentor figure.
- The movie's plot involving students and negative influences was seen as a social message film, a common theme in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around college campuses in Hyderabad to create a realistic student environment.
- The soundtrack was composed by Chakri, a popular music director known for his work in many early 2000s Telugu films.
- Despite its action-crime genres, the film emphasized a dramatic core about redemption and protecting youth.