Anaganaga O Kurradu(2003)
Anaganaga O Kurradu is a 2003 Telugu romantic drama film directed by L P Ramarao. The film stars Rohit as Sachin and Rekha Vedavyas as Rekha. It follows a young cricketer who must balance his passion for the sport with family expectations and a budding romance. The film reuses scenes from the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham. Its soundtrack was composed by Chakri. The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting that the cricket sequences were engaging but the overall narrative lacked momentum. It was released in August 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2003
- Director
- L P Ramarao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Sachin is a small-town boy who dreams of playing cricket for India. His father wants him to study, not play. Sachin falls in love with Rekha, but her family also disapproves. A local tournament offers Sachin a chance to prove himself. He must fight his family, win the girl, and chase his dream.
“One boy, one dream, one love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anaganaga O Kurradu
Cast reunions in this film: Chalapathi Rao & Rajiv Kanakala (3 films together), Banerjee & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (3 films together), Chalapathi Rao & Banerjee (2 films together), and Chalapathi Rao & Rohith (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Once Upon a Time, a Boy' in English, reflecting its story of aspiration.
- It was one of the earliest major film roles for actor Rohit, who later became known for his work in television.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Chakri, who was a prominent music director for Telugu films in the early 2000s.
- A key plot point involves the protagonist's cricket ambitions, a theme that resonated during India's rising cricket popularity.
- Director L.P. Ramarao also worked as a writer and director for several other Telugu films in the romance and drama genres.
- The film released during a period when many Telugu movies were exploring stories centered on youthful dreams and family conflicts.
- Actor Chalapati Rao, who played the father, was a well-known character actor in Telugu cinema for decades.