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{{Short description|2025 Indian Telugu-language film by Sunny Sanjay}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Anaganaga film poster.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| director = Sunny Sanjay
| writer = Sunny Sanjay
| based_on = [[Ekda Kaay Zala]] by [[Saleel Kulkarni]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| producer = {{plain list|
* Rakesh Reddy Gadam
* Rudradev Madireddy
}}
| starring = {{plain list|
* [[Sumanth]]
* Kajal Choudhary
* Viharsh
}}
| cinematography = Pavan Kumar Pappula
| editing = Venkatesh Chunduru
| music = Chandu Ravi
| studio = Krishi Entertainments
| distributor = [[ETV Win]]
| released = {{Film date|2025|5|15|df=y}}
| runtime = 136 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Anaganaga''''' ({{Translation|Once upon a time}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[family drama]] film written and directed by Sunny Sanjay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-05-03 |title=Anaganaga to premiere on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/May/03/anaganaga-to-premiere-on-this-date |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Sumanth]], Kajal Choudhary, and Viharsh in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-05-12 |title=Sumanth discusses 'Anaganaga', his 26-year career, and the joy of working with kids |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-sumanth-interview-for-the-telugu-film-anaganaga-which-will-stream-on-etv-win/article69566434.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250512143454/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-sumanth-interview-for-the-telugu-film-anaganaga-which-will-stream-on-etv-win/article69566434.ece |archive-date=12 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is loosely adapted from the 2022 Marathi film ''[[Ekda Kaay Zala]]''.

The film was released directly on the [[ETV Win]] on 15 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-05-03 |title=Anaganaga to premiere on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/May/03/anaganaga-to-premiere-on-this-date |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==

''Anaganaga'' follows Vyas, a school teacher who strongly believes in the power of storytelling as a teaching method. His unconventional style clashes with the traditional, rank-focused approach of the corporate school where he works. His wife, Bhagi, is the school principal.

When their son Ram and some other students perform poorly in exams, Vyas is blamed and fired. Although humiliated, he is determined to prove that education is more than just grades. He starts his own school for struggling students, focusing on understanding and creativity.

Vyas faces financial struggles, social skepticism, and even resistance from Bhagi, who initially supports conventional education for their son. Through his innovative teaching, Vyas gradually helps his students thrive. The film explores the deep bond between Vyas and Ram, as well as Vyas’s unwavering faith in his teaching philosophy despite many challenges.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Sumanth]] as Vyas Kumar
* Kajal Choudhary as Bhagyalakshmi "Bhagi"
* Viharsh as Ram
* [[Srinivas Avasarala]] as Raja Reddy
* [[Anu Hasan]] as Rani Amma
* Rakesh Rachakonda as Batta Ravi
* [[B. V. S. Ravi]] as Narasimha Pathruni, [[Department of Human Resources Development (Andhra Pradesh)|Andhra Pradesh Education Minister]]
* Kaumudi Nemani as Doctor
* [[Shiva Kandukuri]] as Adult Ram ([[cameo appearance]])
}}
* Akhil Bhaneswar as Nanakutten Pillai (Malayali Science Teacher)

== Music ==
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = Rahman
| all_music = Chandu Ravi
| title1 = Chudu Chudu
| length1 = 3:42
| extra1 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| title2 = Chikkuru Chikku
| length2 = 4:10
| extra2 = Sai Veda Vagdevi, Pradhanya, Manoghna, Tanishka
}}

== Release ==
''Anaganaga'' was released directly on [[ETV Win]] on 15 May 2025. It was originally scheduled for release on 8 May 2025 but was postponed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-05-05 |title='Anaganaga' arriving on OTT soon: When and where to watch heartwarming Telugu drama |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/anaganaga-arriving-on-ott-soon-when-and-where-to-watch-heartwarming-telugu-drama/articleshow/120886429.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-05-15 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Praising Sumanth's performance, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' and stated, "''Anaganaga'' may follow a familiar arc, but it makes its point with grace. It celebrates storytelling not just as a teaching tool but as a way of healing, connecting, and remembering what really matters".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-05-15 |title=‘Anaganaga’ movie review: Sumanth leads a soulful tale of education and relationships |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anaganaga-movie-review-sumanths-film-directed-by-sunny-sanjay-is-a-soulful-tale/article69578471.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516032423/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anaganaga-movie-review-sumanths-film-directed-by-sunny-sanjay-is-a-soulful-tale/article69578471.ece |archive-date=16 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Avad Mohammad of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 and opined that "''Anaganaga'' also gives a solid message about how parents are forcing their kids into studies and are stopping them from being creative".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anaganaga Review: Sumanth stands out in this thought-provoking family drama |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/anaganaga-review-sumanth-stands-out-in-this-thought-provoking-family-drama/212160b90b468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250515054006/https://www.ottplay.com/review/anaganaga-review-sumanth-stands-out-in-this-thought-provoking-family-drama/212160b90b468 |archive-date=15 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' too gave the same rating and opined, "Sunny Sanjay deserves credit for penning such an insightful story, tastefully garnished with emotion". [[Asianet News Network|''Asianet News Telugu'']] also gave a positive review with particular praise for Sumanth's performance and direction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=aithagoni.raju@asianetnews.in |title=`అనగనగా` ఓటీటీ మూవీ రివ్యూ, సుమంత్‌ కి హిట్‌ పడిందా? |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/movie-reviews/sumanth-anaganaga-movie-ott-review-in-telugu-arj-swag5k#image1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250515092119/https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/movie-reviews/sumanth-anaganaga-movie-ott-review-in-telugu-arj-swag5k#image1 |archive-date=15 May 2025 |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Asianet News Telugu |language=te}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=33254177|title=Anaganaga}}

[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language drama films]]
[[Category:ETV Win original films]]
[[Category:2025 direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:Indian direct-to-video films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2025 drama films]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films about education]]
[[Category:Films about teacher–student relationships]]
[[Category:Films about students]]
[[Category:Films about educators]]
[[Category:Films set in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Films shot in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]

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