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{{short description|2001 Telugu film by Veeru K.}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chandu
| image = Chandu (2001 film).jpg
| caption =
| director = Veeru K.
| producer = Manepalli Manikyala Rao<br/> M. L. V. Kumari {{small|(Presenter)}}
| writer = Veeru K.<br/>{{small|(Story, screenplay & dialogues)}}
| starring = [[Jeet (actor)|Pavan Kumar]]<br />[[Pritha Hari|Preethi]]<br />[[Archana (Kannada actress)|Archana]]
| music = Veeru K.
| studio = Sri Raghavendra Krupa Creations
| released = {{Film date|2001|08|31|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Chandu''''' is a 2001 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[Romance film|romantic drama]] film written and directed by Veeru K., who also composed the music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandu (2001) |url=https://indiancine.ma/BEQW/info |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> Produced by Manepalli Manikyala Rao, the film stars [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]] (credited as "Pavan Kumar") in his cinematic debut, alongside [[Pritha Hari|Preethi]], and [[Archana (Kannada actress)|Archana]] in lead roles. Released on 31 August 2001, the film was a failure at the box office.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Sri |date= |title=Reviews of 2001 Released Movies - Chandu |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/movies/reviews/2001.html |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]] |archive-date=10 February 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020210063024/http://www.telugucinema.com/movies/reviews/2001.html |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>

Following the film's failure, Jeet transitioned to the [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film industry]], where he gained widespread success and emerged as one of its leading stars.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2021-09-25 |title=Did you know Jeet made his debut in a Telugu film? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-jeet-made-his-debut-in-a-telugu-film/articleshow/86454325.cms |access-date=2024-12-13 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=11 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111101132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-jeet-made-his-debut-in-a-telugu-film/articleshow/86454325.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-04-07 |title=Jeet recalls being rejected after his Telugu debut film failed at box office |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/jeet-recalls-being-rejected-after-his-telugu-debut-film-failed-at-box-office-101680878102289.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606155647/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/jeet-recalls-being-rejected-after-his-telugu-debut-film-failed-at-box-office-101680878102289.html |archive-date=6 June 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en-us |access-date=13 December 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
Pavan's father arranges his engagement to Preethi, the daughter of his childhood friend. Although Pavan has not seen Preethi since their childhood, he agrees to the marriage. Curious to meet her before the wedding, he visits her house secretly without informing his parents. There, he encounters Archana, a friend of Preethi, who falsely introduces herself as Preethi.

Unaware of the deception, Pavan falls in love with Archana, and she reciprocates his feelings. However, the truth is revealed on the day of the engagement. Despite his feelings for Archana, Pavan feels compelled to proceed with the marriage when Archana insists that Preethi's life would be at risk if the engagement is called off.

As the story unfolds, the emotional conflict continues until the truth about Pavan and Archana's love is exposed. In a selfless act, Preethi sacrifices her love for Pavan and decides to leave for [[United States|America]], allowing Pavan and Archana to be together.

== Cast ==
Source:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Telugu Cinema Photo Gallery - Chandu - Pavan Kumar, Preethi, Archana, Kavita - Veeru K |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/coming/pgchandu8.html |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]] |archive-date=2 November 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041102034157/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/coming/pgchandu8.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/2001/Jul/13-Jul-2001.pdf|title=చందు చిత్రంలో అర్చన, పవన్ కుమార్, ప్రీతి|trans-title=Archana, Jeet, Preeti in ''Chandu'' movie|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|date=13 July 2001|page=9|access-date=14 December 2024|archive-date=11 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111005747/http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/2001/Jul/13-Jul-2001.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Cast listing|
* [[Jeet (actor)|Pavan Kumar]] as Chandu
* [[Preetha Vijayakumar|Preethi Reddy]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2019 |title=Jeet Tweet on Chandu |url=https://x.com/jeet30/status/1167120077373624321?lang=en |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>
* [[Archana (Kannada actress)|Archana]]
* Kavitha
* [[Brahmanandam]]
* [[Chinna (actor)|Chinna]]
* [[AVS (actor)|AVS]]
* [[Sivaji Raja]]
* [[Uttej]]
}}

== Production ==
''Chandu'' marked the film debut of [[Jeet (actor)|Jeet]], credited under the screen name Pavan Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=R. K. Murali Krishna |date=24 July 2024 |title=ఈ బెంగాల్ భయ్యా గురించి తెలుసా? రీమేక్ కింగ్ జిత్ దెబ్బకి ఆడియన్స్ బుర్రపాడు |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/bengal-actor-jeetendra-madnani-aka-jeet-telugu-movie-remakes-list/articleshow/111981670.cms |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=[[Samayam]] |language=te}}</ref> Before venturing into films, Jeet had gained experience by working in television serials and advertisements.<ref name=":1" /> The film also served as the Telugu debut for Kannada actress [[Archana (Kannada actress)|Archana]].<ref name=":5" /> [[Pritha Hari|Preetha Vijayakumar]], the daughter of veteran [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] actor [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], rechristened herself as Preethi Reddy for this film.

The title ''Chandu'' was originally considered for a project starring [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]], directed by [[K. R. Udayasankar|Udayasankar]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=22 February 2001 |title=Chandu hijacked |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news109.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526071501/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news109.html |archive-date=26 May 2024 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> However, the title was later secured by producer Manepalli Manikyala Rao for this film. According to ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'', the practice of small-scale producers registering titles or stories resembling high-profile projects to capitalize on their publicity was common in the industry. This film was cited as an example of such a trend. Similar instances had occurred previously with films like [[Kushi (2001 film)|''Kushi'']] (2001) and ''[[Narasimha Naidu]]'' (2001).<ref name=":2" /> Ultimately, the project with Venkatesh and Udayasankar was released under the title ''[[Prematho Raa]]'' (2001).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Number Two Blooper of the year 2001 - Prematho Raa |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/y2k1/prematoraa.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215055658/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/y2k1/prematoraa.html |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]] |quote=Initially, the title Chandu was considered for this film. But Veeru K hijacked it for his yet another flop film 'Chandu' with new star cast.}}</ref>

== Music ==
The music for the film was composed by Veeru K., with lyrics penned by Guru Charan and [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastri]].<ref name=":4" /> The audio soundtrack was released under the [[Aditya Music]] label.<ref name=":4">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbC2EyvPn_8 |title=Chandu Telugu Movie Songs Jukebox |publisher=[[Aditya Music]] |access-date=2024-12-13 |via=YouTube}} Credits in video description.</ref> The song "Premincha" became popular at the time.

Source:<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Chandu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by K. Veeru |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/chandu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1016862103 |access-date=2024-12-13 |publisher=[[Apple Music]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Chandu - All Songs |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chandu/Ks5z7jYGVa0_ |access-date=2024-12-13 |publisher=[[JioSaavn]] |language=en-US |archive-date=29 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129185323/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chandu/Ks5z7jYGVa0_ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = ''Chandu'' track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 28:32
| title1 = Chulbulee Bulbulee
| length1 = 3:37
| extra1 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Hema Sardesai]]
| title2 = Time Pass
| length2 = 4:10
| extra2 = [[Raju Singh]]
| title3 = Veyi Janmala Aasa
| length3 = 3:54
| extra3 = [[Unni Krishnan]], [[Sadhana Sargam]]
| title4 = Premincha
| length4 = 4:55
| extra4 = [[Rajesh Krishnan|Rajesh]], [[Annupamaa]]
| title5 = Prema Nee Chirunama
| length5 = 3:56
| extra5 = [[Nithyasree Mahadevan|Nityasree]], Jojo, Ramu Chanchal
| title6 = Kallo Neeve
| length6 = 3:49
| extra6 = [[KK (singer)|KK]], Preethi, [[Smita]]
| title7 = Love Me Now
| length7 = 4:11
| extra7 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
}}

== Reception ==
''Chandu'' was released on 31 August 2001 but received a poor response from both audiences and critics, failing to make an impact at the box office.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":5" />

''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' in its review remarked that the film featured one good song and described Pavan Kumar (Jeet) as "a one-day wonder."<ref name=":5" />

=== Impact on Jeet's career ===
The commercial failure of ''Chandu'' posed challenges for the lead actor Jeet (credited as Pavan Kumar), who later described this phase as a low point in his career.<ref name=":0" /> The film's lacklustre performance led him to question his prospects in the film industry, prompting a brief hiatus during which he reevaluated his aspirations and approach to acting.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-08-09 |title=When Jeet's Telugu debut film tanked at the box office |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-jeet-made-his-debut-in-a-telugu-film/articleshow/85170667.cms |access-date=2024-12-13 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115054724/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-jeet-made-his-debut-in-a-telugu-film/articleshow/85170667.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Following his experience with ''Chandu'', Jeet redirected his efforts toward the [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film industry]]. He achieved a major breakthrough in 2002 with the Bengali film [[Sathi (2002 film)|''Sathi'']], which became a commercial success and garnered him critical acclaim. Jeet later credited the failure of ''Chandu'' as a pivotal learning experience that helped him build resilience and confidence. Over time, he emerged as one of the most prominent and highest-paid actors in Bengali cinema.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

[[Category:2001 films]]
[[Category:2001 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2001 Indian films]]
[[Category:2001 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]

Chandu (2001 film) - Revision history

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