Konda Polam(2021)
Jobless since four years despite being well-educated, a young man heads to Nallamala forest with his father to help him with konda polam. Will he come out a changed man?
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 October 2021
- Director
- Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young man has been unemployed for years, even with a good education. He joins his father in the dangerous Nallamala forest to herd goats. This risky journey forces him to confront his life and could completely change him.
“A forest journey tests a man's heart and courage.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Konda Polam
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Kota Srinivasa Rao (21 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Annapoorna (6 films together), Nassar & Ravi Prakash (4 films together), Ravi Prakash & Kota Srinivasa Rao (4 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Hema (4 films together), and Rakul Preet Singh & Nassar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on a bestselling Telugu novel of the same name by Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy.
- To prepare for his role, actor Vaisshnav Tej lived with real-life shepherds in the Nallamala forests for several days.
- The film's title 'Konda Polam' translates to 'hill cultivation' or 'shifting cultivation' practiced in forest areas.
- Director Krish chose to shoot extensively in the actual Nallamala forest, known for its tigers, rather than using sets.
- The movie faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally premiering in late 2021.
- Actress Rakul Preet Singh learned to perform traditional folk dances like Dappu for her character in the film.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by M. M. Keeravani, features folk-inspired songs using local instruments.