Nootokka Jillala Andagadu (transl. The handsome man of 101 districts) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Rachakonda Vidyasagar. It is written by Avasarala Srinivas who stars alongside Ruhani Sharma. The film is produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations and First Frame Entertainments. Movie loosely based Ondu Motteya Kathe. The plot follows Gotti Surya Narayana (Avasarala), a 37-year old bachelor with a bald head. Principal photography of the film started in 2019 but its production and release were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was released on 3 September 2021.
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| Directed by | Rachakonda Vidyasagar |
| Written by | Avasarala Srinivas |
| Produced by | Shirish Y. Rajeev Reddy J. Sai Babu |
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| Cinematography | Raam Reddy |
| Edited by | Kiran Ganti |
| Music by | Shakti Kanth Karthick |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
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An unmarried young man named Gotti Surya Narayana "GSN" manages his premature baldness by wearing a wig.
Cast
edit- Avasarala Srinivas as Gotti Surya Narayana "GSN"
- Ruhani Sharma as Anjali
- Rohini as GSN's mother
- Krishna Bhagavaan as God
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as Anjali's Father
- Rocket Raghava
- Abhishek Maharshi
Production
editThe film was officially launched in October 2019 in Hyderabad with a traditional pooja ceremony.[1] Production began in the end of 2019 but was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shooting resumed in September 2020, following the ease of the COVID-19 lockdown in India.[2] Avasarala plays Gotti Surya Narayana, a 37-year old bachelor who has a bald head.[2] Ruhani Sharma plays his love interest.[3] The makers have denied the speculations that the film was a remake of the Hindi film Bala (2019), stating it was conceived before the latter's release.[4] The film is presented by Dil Raju and Krish Jagarlamudi.
The film's title Nootokka Jillala Andagadu is adapted from actor Nutan Prasad's catchphrase from Chali Cheemalu (1978).[5]
Soundtrack
edit| Nootokka Jillala Andagadu | |
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| Soundtrack album by Shakthikanth Karthick | |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 17:07 |
| Label | Mango Music |
| Producer | Shakthikanth Karthick |
The film has score and soundtrack composed by Shakthikanth Karthik released on Mango Music. The first single "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu" was released in April 2021, which featured lyrics written by Bhaskarabhatla and vocals by Simha.[6] The soundtrack album consists of five singles.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu" | Bhaskarabhatla | Simha | |
| 2. | "Naa Girlfrienduu" | Bhaskarabhatla | Anudeep Dev | |
| 3. | "Manasa Vinava" | Bhaskarabhatla | Sreeram Chandra, Dhanya Balakrishna | |
| 4. | "Alasina Sanchari" | Sree Vishwa | Hemachandra | |
| 5. | "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu (Disco Reprise)" | Bhaskarabhatla | Prudhvi Chandra | |
| Total length: | 17:07 | |||
Release
editThe film was initially scheduled for release on 7 May 2021.[5] It was later pushed to 27 August, and subsequently 3 September 2021.[8][9] A pre-release event was conducted on 30 August 2021.[10]
Reception
editSangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote that: "Nootokka… is well intentioned and handles issues with sensitivity. But it doesn’t have the spark with which Avasarala wrote Oohalu Gusagusalade and Jo Atchyutananda." Dundoo appreciated the performances of Avasarala, Sharma and Rohini, and opined that the latter was capable of making a difference in crucial scenes.[11] The Times of India critic Sravan Vanaparthy rated the film 3/5 and wrote: "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu is a popcorn entertainer with a message to convey about body shaming."[12]
Anji Shetty of Sakshi praised the performances of Avasarala and Sharma, and opined that humour and emotions were main drivers of the film. Shetty, however, felt that routine story and climax have let down the film.[13] A reviewer from Eenadu also echoed the same, writing that director Vidyasagar's flat narration style could not carry the screenplay and emotion properly.[14] Namasthe Telangana critic lauded the novel attempt by the makers but felt that screenplay was not convincing enough.[15]
Suresh Rachamalla of News18 Telugu, on the other hand, stated that the writing, direction and performances have done justice for the film.[16] Samayam Telugu reviewer Sekher Kusuma also wrote that the screenplay was gripping and entertaining, while also appreciating the music and choreography.[17]
References
edit- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshitha (19 October 2019). "Srinivas Avasarala and Ruhani Sharma team up for 'Nootokka Jillala Andagaadu'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Pic Talk: Srinivas Avasarala turns into Gotti Surya Narayana in 'Nootokka Jillala Andagadu'". The Times of India. 25 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Ch, Murali Krishna (1 September 2021). "'I am not comfortable doing bold roles'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021.
- ^ Prakash, Surya (29 August 2021). "'101 జిల్లాల అందగాడు' రీమేక్ కాదు: డైరక్టర్ క్రిష్". Asianet News Network (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Nootokka Jillala Andagaadu to be out on May 7". Cinema Express. 17 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Srinivas Avasarala's Nootokka Jillala Andagadu title track out". The Times of India. 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Nootokka Jillala Andagadu Latest 2021 Audio Jukebox | Avasarala Srinivas | Ruhani Sharma". Mango Music. 2 September 2021. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "'Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu' and '101 Jillala Andagadu' release dates announced". The Times of India. 23 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "From 'Nootokka Jillala Andagadu' to 'Dear Megha,' 5 Telugu movies are set to release this week!". The Times of India. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Punnam, Venkatesh (29 August 2021). "అవసరాల శ్రీనివాస్ నవరసాల శ్రీనివాస్గా పేరు తెచ్చుకుంటాడు". Telangana తాజా వార్తలు. Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (3 September 2021). "'101 Jillala Andagadu' movie review: Hairy tales of confidence". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Vanaparthy, Sravan (3 September 2021). "Nootokka Zillala Andagaadu Movie Review : Fun entertainer with a predictable story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Shetty, Anji (3 September 2021). "'నూటొక్క జిల్లాల అందగాడు' మూవీ రివ్యూ" [Nootokka Jillala Andagadu movie review]. Sakshi (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "రివ్యూ: నూటొక్క జిల్లాల అందగాడు" [Review: Nootokka Jillala Andagadu]. Eenadu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Cinema review: నూటొక్క జిల్లాల అందగాడు". Namasthe Telangana (in Telugu). 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Rachamalla, Suresh (3 September 2021). "ఆకట్టుకునే కామెడీ డ్రామా.. 101 జిల్లాల అందగాడు రివ్యూ." [A comedy drama that appeals to everyone..101 Jillala Andagadu review]. News18 Telugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Kusuma, Sekhar (3 September 2021). "నూటొక్క జిల్లాల అందగాడు". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.