Vote (Chala Viluvainadi)(2023)
The film that tells the story of three young adults, Abhinav, Krishnaveni, and Veeranna, who are passionate about democracy and social justice. When their village is threatened by corrupt politicians seeking to suppress voter turnout, they launch a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of voting. Despite facing adversity and intimidation, they persevere, encouraging their fellow villagers to register and vote. In the end, their efforts are successful, leading to a strong voter turnout and the defeat of the corrupt politicians, emphasizing the power of grassroots action in upholding democracy.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 October 2023
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Storyline
Three young friends in a village see corrupt politicians trying to stop people from voting. They start a campaign to convince everyone to register and cast their ballots. Despite facing threats, their work pays off with a big voter turnout that defeats the corrupt leaders.
“One vote can change everything.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Vote (Chala Viluvainadi)' translates to 'Vote (It's Very Simple)' in English, directly reflecting its core message about accessible democracy.
- Director Mohan G. K. reportedly used real first-time voters from villages as background actors to add authenticity to the election rally scenes.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around the villages of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh to capture a genuine rural setting.
- It was released on National Voters' Day in India (January 25, 2023), aligning with its theme of electoral awareness and participation.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life voter awareness campaigns conducted by youth volunteers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Despite its small budget, the film received positive word-of-mouth for its realistic portrayal of grassroots political activism in rural areas.
- Actor Sumanth Prabhas, who plays a key role, stated in interviews that he accepted the project because of its strong social message rather than commercial appeal.