Keechu Raallu(1991)
Keechu Raallu is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by Geetha Krishna. The film stars Bhanuchander, Shobana, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, and Baby Shalini in lead roles. The story follows a group of struggling musicians who form a band with a talented singer, only to become entangled in a conflict with a dangerous drug smuggler who wants to force the singer into marriage. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with the song 'Usha Uthup' becoming a notable highlight. The film was produced by Mullapudi Rambabu and K.L. Durgesh under the Lakshmi Lavanya Films banner. It runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Geetha Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 35m 0
Storyline
A group of jobless musicians led by Bhanuchander meets a beautiful singer named Shobana. They form a band and dream of success. But Shobana's father forces her to marry a ruthless drug smuggler. The musicians must fight the smuggler to save their friend and their dreams.
“Music, love, and a fight for freedom”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Keechurallu' refers to a type of wild grass, symbolizing the untamed, struggling lives of the main characters.
- Director Geetha Krishna, known for action films, tried blending rural drama with musical elements in this movie.
- The character Ranjith Singh Chawan, with a dangerous past, was portrayed by actor J.D. Chakravarthy, early in his career.
- The soundtrack was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, who was a popular music director for many low-budget films in the 1990s.
- This film is rarely discussed compared to other Telugu movies from 1991, which saw bigger commercial releases.
- Parts of the movie were shot in rustic outdoor locations to emphasize the characters' rural background and unemployment theme.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Telugu cinema often featured stories about youth and unemployment.