Ninne Istapaddanu(2003)
Ninne Istapaddanu is a 2003 Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Konda. The film stars Tarun, Sridevi Vijaykumar, Anita Hassanandani, and Rajiv Kanakala in lead roles. The story follows Charan, a college student who falls in love with Sanjana, only to discover her affection was a ruse for revenge. The narrative shifts from Vizag to Hyderabad as Charan searches for Sanjana and meets Geeta, a kind-hearted woman who offers him shelter. The film features a soundtrack by R. P. Patnaik, with lyrics by Chandrabose and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. Critics praised the background score and music, though the slow pacing drew mixed reactions. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Uyiraai Ninaithen.
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- Theatrical Release
- 12 June 2003
- Director
- Konda
- Language
- Telugu 0
Storyline
A fun-loving college student named Charan falls for Sanjana, but she betrays him by revealing their love was a revenge plot. Heartbroken, he moves to Hyderabad and meets Geeta, a caring woman who helps him heal. Charan must decide between chasing his past love or embracing a new, honest relationship.
“Love that heals all wounds.”
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- The film's title 'Ninne Ishtapaddanu' translates to 'I liked you' in English, reflecting the central romantic conflict.
- This was one of the few Telugu films where actress Sridevi Vijaykumar, not the legendary Sridevi, played a lead role named Geethanjali.
- Director Kondaa, whose full name is Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao, was primarily known as a writer and this film was among his directorial works.
- Actor Rajeev Kanakala, who played the NRI bridegroom, was already a familiar face in Telugu television before this film.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with director Kondaa during that period.
- A key plot point involves the heroine working at All India Radio, a setting not commonly featured in Telugu cinema of the early 2000s.
- The film released during a period when Tarun was establishing himself as a lead actor after his debut success with 'Nuvve Kavali'.