Pottel (transl. Sheep) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama thriller film written and directed by Sahit Mothkuri.[1][2][3] It stars Yuva Chandraa, Ananya Nagalla, Noel Sean and Ajay in primarily roles.[4][5] The film showcases the traditions and culture of rural Telangana.[6][7]
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| Directed by | Sahit Mothkuri |
| Written by | Sahit Mothkuri |
| Produced by | Nishank Reddy Kuruthi Suresh Kumar Sadige |
| Starring | Yuva Chandraa Ananya Nagalla Noel Sean |
| Cinematography | Monish Bhupathi Raju |
| Edited by | Karthika Srinivas |
| Music by | Shekar Chandra |
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| Distributed by | Mythri Movie Makers |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editSet in the remote village Gurramgattu, Telangana; Gangadhar, a devoted father and guardian of sacred sheep whose goal is to secure a bright future for his daughter through education.
Cast
edit- Yuva Chandraa as Gangadhari
- Ananya Nagalla as Bujjamma
- Ajay as Patel
- Noel Sean
- Priyanka Sharma
- Srikanth Iyengar as Teacher Duryodhana
- Chatrapati Sekhar
- Baby Thanasvi as Saraswathi
Music
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| Released | 2024 | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
| Producer | Shekar Chandra | |||
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The film's soundtrack album and background were composed by Shekar Chandra.[8][9][10]
All lyrics are written by Kasarla Shyam; all music is composed by Shekar Chandra
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Nagiro" | Anurag Kulkarni, Lalasa R | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Vavvare" | Rahul Sipligunj | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Shankara" | Sandilya Pisapati | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Bujji Meka" | Kaala Bhairava | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Vavvare DJ remix" | Rahul Sipligunj | 2:45 |
Release
editThe film released on 25 October 2024, and was distributed by Mythri Movie Makers.[11][12][13]
Reception
editSangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that "Yuva Chandra, Ananya and Ajay are pitch-perfect in their characters and hold the film together", further opining that "If Pottel had relied less on amplifying Patel’s brutality and resorted to smarter storytelling, it would have made for a compelling, less explored story from the hinterlands".[14] Writing to The New Indian Express, Aditya Devulapally felt that the story was powerful but was effected by complicated narration. He further appreciated the performances of lead cast, score, cinematography and production design.[15] The Hans India stated, "Pottel is a well-meaning film that combines social commentary with strong performances, offering a touching narrative about defiance and hope".[16]
References
edit- ^ "Pottel teaser to be out on this date". Cinema Express. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Pottel". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Pottel : రెండు రోజులు ముందుగానే 'పొట్టేల్' పెయిడ్ ప్రీమియర్స్." NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Nelki Naresh. "Ananya Nagalla: ఈ ఏడాది మూడో సినిమా - అనన్య నాగళ్ల పొట్టేల్ రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఫిక్స్". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "మా పొట్టేల్ తప్పిపోయింది.. రోడ్డెక్కిన నటి అనన్య నాగళ్ల". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Chittimalla, Anjibabu (15 August 2024). "ఇండిపెండెన్స్ డే స్పెషల్- 'మల్లేశం' బ్యూటీ 'పొట్టేల్' రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఫిక్స్!". telugu.abplive.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (7 October 2024). "'Pottel' setsa slot for theatrical release". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Vavvare song promo from Yuva Chandra Krishna's Pottel out". Cinema Express. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Arikatla, Venkat (8 March 2024). "Shankara From Pottel: Perfect Shiva Ratri Song". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (16 October 2024). "Pottel composer Shekar Chandra: My songs have lyrical scope". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Velugu, V6 (8 October 2024). "దీపావళి సెలవులకు..పొట్టేల్ మూవీ రిలీజ్". V6 Velugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 9 October 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Harsh, B. H. (10 October 2024). "Mythri Movie Distributors acquires Nizam theatrical rights for Pottel". Cinema Express. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "ఫ్లైట్లోనూ వదల్లేదు.. ఇలా కూడా చేస్తారా! | Ananya Nagalla And Yuva Chandra Pottel Movie Promotions On Flight Video Goes Viral On Social Media | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (25 October 2024). "'Pottel' movie review: This right to education story deserved a less melodramatic film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (26 October 2024). "'Pottel' movie review: Powerful ideas, disorienting narration". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ India, The Hans (25 October 2024). "'Pottel' movie review: A heartfelt tale of tradition, education". www.thehansindia.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 27 October 2024.