Matti Katha(2023)

Storyline

Three friends in a village near Hyderabad look forward to college life. Their happiness is threatened when their family's ancestral land is taken away. They must face a corrupt village leader who plotted to steal it.

“A village's land, a family's fight, a friend's betrayal.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title 'Matti Katha' translates to 'Story of the Earth', directly reflecting its central theme of land and loss.
• Director Pavan Kadiyala also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life land disputes reported in Telangana.
• The movie was primarily shot on location in villages around Hyderabad to capture authentic rural landscapes and atmosphere.
• It features a soundtrack by composer Prashanth R Vihari, who used folk instruments to match the film's rustic setting.
• The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through subsequent streaming platforms.
• Several first-time actors were cast from local drama schools to portray the young friends, adding to the film's natural feel.
• A key scene involving a traditional village festival was filmed during an actual local event to ensure cultural accuracy.