Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli(2003)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli is a 2003 Telugu-language comedy film directed by G. Nageswara Reddy. It stars Srikanth, Prabhu Deva, and Namitha in lead roles. The story follows two quarrelsome neighbours who both fall in love with the same woman. Their rivalry creates a series of comedic misunderstandings in a lively neighbourhood. The film features a supporting cast including Brahmanandam, Sunil, and Tanikella Bharani. Music by Chakri includes popular tracks like 'Aaku Vakka' and 'Chilaka Chilaka'. The film was remade in Tamil as Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi in 2009. It received positive reviews for its humour and performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 5 September 2003
- Director
- G. Nageswara Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two neighbours who hate each other both fall in love with the same woman. They compete for her affection using lies and tricks. But their rivalry threatens to ruin their chances with her. Can they set aside their egos to win her heart?
“One woman. Two rivals. Total chaos.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Telugu devotional song, 'Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu,' which means 'One Radha, Two Krishnas.'
- This was a rare Telugu film where Prabhu Deva, known as a dance icon, played a full-fledged comedic lead role instead of a dancer or action hero.
- Producer DVV Danayya, making his debut with this film, later became one of Tollywood's most powerful and successful producers.
- Actress Namitha, who played Radha, was primarily known for Tamil and Malayalam films at the time; this was a key early Telugu role for her.
- The comedy heavily relied on the confusion between the two look-alike Krishnas, a classic trope rarely used in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Director G. Nageswara Reddy was better known for directing family dramas and thrillers, making this a departure into full-length comedy.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Koti, included a popular remix of the classic song 'Jhummandi Naadam' from the 1990 film 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari.'