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One Small Story(2021)

6.5/10
Telugu136 mins

Santosh suffers from a psychological problem that causes him to be insecure about his size. Struggling to find a solution, he erases the idea of marriage altogether until he meets Amrutha, with whom he falls in love.

Director:Karthik Rapolu
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video, Plex
Theatrical Release
27 May 2021
Director
Karthik Rapolu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 16m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Santosh feels insecure about his body size. He gives up on ever getting married. Then he meets and falls in love with a woman named Amrutha.

Love finds a way, no matter the size.

Film Details

6.5Rating
136Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date27 May 2021
Also Known As小故事 · Ek Mini Katha

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Kavya Thapar, Actor in One Small Story
Kavya ThaparAmrutha
#2
Saptagiri, Actor in One Small Story
SaptagiriGiri
#3
Shraddha Das, Actor in One Small Story
Shraddha DasThe Seer
#4
S
Santosh ShobanSantosh
#5
N
Nellore SudharshanDarshan
#6
Brahmaji, Actor in One Small Story
BrahmajiRam Mohan
#7
K
Keshav DeepakAmrutha's Brother
#8
Posani Krishna Murali, Actor in One Small Story
Posani Krishna MuraliDr. Surya Prakash
#9
G
Gokul BharathiCrew
#10
K
Karthik RapoluDirector
#11
P
Pramod UppalapatiCrew
#12
S
Sheik Dawood G.Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for One Small Story

Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Saptagiri (18 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Brahmaji (13 films together), Brahmaji & Saptagiri (9 films together), Sudharshan & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together), Shraddha Das & Posani Krishna Murali (2 films together), and Shraddha Das & Brahmaji (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature-length movie.
  • Director Karthik Rapolu also wrote the story and screenplay, his debut in all three roles.
  • The lead actor, Santosh Sobhan, is the grandson of veteran Telugu comedian Sobhan Babu.
  • The movie's title is a direct translation of its original Telugu name, 'Oka Chinna Maata'.
  • It was primarily promoted through social media and word-of-mouth rather than large traditional campaigns.
  • The film addresses the sensitive topic of male insecurity, which is rarely shown in mainstream Telugu cinema.
  • It was produced on a modest budget by the banner UV Creations, known for bigger commercial films.

Frequently Asked Questions