Ottesi Cheputunna(2003)
Ottesi Cheputunna is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by E. Satthi Babu. The film stars Srikanth, Kaniha, Sivaji, and Anitha Patil in lead roles. The story follows Surya, an orphan who believes he is cursed with bad luck until he finds a photograph of a woman. He becomes convinced she is his lucky charm and sets out to find her. The film is noted for its lighthearted tone, strong performances, and a memorable negative role played by Sivaji. It was produced by K. Anil Kumar and released in 2003.
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 April 2003
- Director
- E. Satti Babu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
An unlucky orphan named Surya finds a girl's photograph and believes she is his lucky charm. He searches for her, but a rich and powerful villain wants to marry her. Surya must fight against all odds to win her love and change his fate.
“One photo can change your luck.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ottesi Cheputunna
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Brahmanandam & Meka Srikanth (28 films together), Sunil & Sunil Varma (27 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Sunil Varma (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ottesi Cheputunna' is a Telugu phrase meaning 'I will tell you secretly', hinting at the story's confidential themes.
- Director E. Sathi Babu was known for low-budget films, and this movie was shot with a modest schedule to control costs.
- Actor Sivaji, who played a key role, was a popular supporting actor in Telugu cinema during the early 2000s.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with director E. Sathi Babu.
- It was one of the early 2000s Telugu films that blended family drama with light comedy, a common trend at the time.
- The film had limited theatrical release, primarily targeting rural and B-centre audiences in Andhra Pradesh.
- Lead actress Sravanthi was often cast in traditional roles, and this film continued that pattern for her.