Oka Manchi Prema Katha(2024)

Storyline

A woman in her fifties struggles with depression from her high-pressure career. She finds a path to healing by reconnecting with her elderly mother. Through this, she learns that a parent's love can mend the things her ambition shattered.

“A mother's love heals a broken heart.”

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Cast & Crew

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Rohini HattangadiRangamani

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SamuthirakaniEshwar

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RohiniSujatha

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Akkineni Kutumba RaoDirector

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Himamsu PopuriCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Oka Manchi Prema Katha

Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Rohini (4 films together).

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RohiniActor

Samuthirakani × Rohini — 4 films together →

Trivia

• The film's title is a subtle nod to the 1994 Telugu classic 'Oka Manchi Katha', sharing a similar theme of personal transformation.
• Director Akkineni Kutumba Rao is the grandson of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, making this his third generational film project.
• Lead actress Revathi shot all her emotional scenes first to maintain the character's depressed state throughout production.
• The movie was entirely filmed in real Hyderabad homes instead of sets to create authentic family atmosphere.
• This was veteran actress Suhasini's first Telugu film role in over a decade, marking her comeback to the industry.
• The script was workshopped with mental health professionals to accurately portray depression recovery journeys.
• Original background score uses traditional Telugu folk instruments like the 'tambura' to connect with rural nostalgia.