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{{short description|2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film by Jeevan Reddy}}
{{Infobox film
| name = George Reddy
| image = George Reddy poster.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[B. Jeevan Reddy|Jeevan Reddy]]
| producer = Appi Reddy
| writer =
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Sandeep Madhav]]
*Muskaan Khubchandani
*Abhay Bethiganti
}}
| music = Suresh Bobbili ('''Songs''') Harshavardhan Rameshwar ('''Score''')
| cinematography = [[Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti]]
| editing = J Prathap Kumar<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-gets-u/a-certificate-from-cbfc-runtime-revealed/articleshow/72141012.cms#:~:text=The%20film%2C%20starring%20Sandeep%20Madhav,55%20minutes%20and%205%20seconds.&text=The%20film%20will%20trace%20the,1975%20when%20he%20was%20killed|newspaper=The Times of India|title=George Reddy gets U/A certificate from CFBC; runtime revealed|date=20 November 2019|accessdate=30 May 2021}}</ref>
| studio = Silly Monks Studios Mic Movies Three Line Cinemas
| distributor = [[Abhishek Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|11|22}}
| runtime = 153 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''George Reddy''''' is a 2019 Telugu-language [[biographical film|biographical]] film directed by [[B. Jeevan Reddy|Jeevan Reddy]] and starring [[Sandeep Madhav]], debutante Muskaan Khubchandani, and Abhay Bethiganti.<ref name="C">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sandeep-reddy-vanga-in-awe-of-george-reddy/articleshow/72108773.cms|title=Sandeep Reddy Vanga in awe of George Reddy - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="M"/>

== Cast ==
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*[[Sandeep Madhav]] as [[George Reddy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/george-reddy-trailer-sandeep-madhav-6059091/|title=George Reddy trailer: Sandeep Madhav starrer looks realistic and hard-hitting|date=8 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-comes-alive-on-telugu-silver-screen|title=‘George Reddy’ comes alive on Telugu silver screen|first=Prakash|last=Pecheti|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>
**Srinivas Pokkale as young George<ref name="H" />
*Muskaan Khubchandani as Maya / Muskaan (Dual role)<ref name="M">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-actress-muskaan-khubchandani-bags-a-crucial-role-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/photostory/72455907.cms|title=‘George Reddy’ actress Muskaan Khubchandani bags a crucial role in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxmmi Bomb’|date=10 December 2019|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Abhay Bethiganti as Rajanna<ref name="H">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/george-reddy-the-biopic-falls-short-of-being-compelling/article30049951.ece|title='George Reddy' movie review: The biopic falls short of being compelling|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=22 November 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
*[[Satyadev Kancharana]] as Satya<ref name="ta">{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-the-cinematic-resurrection-of-a-revolutionary|title=George Reddy: The cinematic resurrection of a revolutionary|first=Prakash|last=Pecheti|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>
*[[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Kishan Singh<ref name="ta"/>
*[[Thiruveer]] as Lallan Singh<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thiruveer-george-reddy/article30137585.ece|title=Thiruveer is the new villain on the block after 'George Reddy'|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|date=2 December 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
*[[Manoj Nandam]] as Arjun<ref name="H"/>
*[[Chaitanya Krishna]] as Kaushik<ref name="H"/>
*[[Devika Daftardar]] as Leela Varghesin, Reddy's mother<ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/george-reddy/movie-review/72179280.cms|title=George Reddy Movie Review: An intriguing account of the revolutionary leader, George Reddy|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Yadhamma Raju as Ram Nayak<ref name="ta"/>
*Jagan Yogiraj as Jagan<ref name="ta"/>
*Bunny Abiran as Manipal Reddy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-an-award-winning-short-film-to-george-reddy-biopic-actor-bunny-abiran-opens-up-on-his-journey/articleshow/72956484.cms|title=From an award-winning short film to ‘George Reddy’ biopic, actor Bunny Abiran opens up on his journey - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Pawon Ramesh as Dastagiri<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-thankful-to-people-who-support-me-uplift-me-comfort-me-and-bring-joy-to-my-career-says-actor-pawon-ramesh/photostory/76247263.cms|title="I'm thankful to people who support me, uplift me, comfort me and bring joy to my career," says actor Pawon Ramesh|date=7 June 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*[[Vinay Varma]] as Minister Ramayya<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-inspire-generations-chiranjeevi|title=George Reddy will inspire generations: Chiranjeevi|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>
*[[Laxman Meesala]] as Laxman<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-will-be-seen-alongside-mohan-bhagat-in-the-film-kankam-laxman-meesala/articleshow/75253408.cms|title=I will be seen alongside Mohan Bhagat in the film Kankam: Laxman Meesala - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Sanjay Reddy as Shankar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-connect-to-the-public-say-filmmakers|title=George Reddy will connect to the public, say filmmakers|first=P Nagendra|last=Kumar|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>
* Kautilya as Police Officer
*Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Bheem Naik
*[[Sonia Akula]] as George Reddy's Sister
{{Colend}}

== Production ==
To prepare for the film, director [[B. Jeevan Reddy|Jeevan Reddy]] read the biopic of [[George Reddy]]. [[Sandeep Madhav]] was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy.<ref name="Z"/> Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-always-wanted-to-play-the-student-leader-from-ou-sandeep-madhav/articleshow/72111748.cms|title=I always wanted to play the student leader from OU: Sandeep Madhav - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near [[Gachibowli]] that resembled [[Osmania University]]. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film.<ref name="Z">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/through-the-george-reddy-biopic-director-jeevan-reddy-hopes-to-highlight-the-relevance-of-the-student-leaders-ideals/article29813502.ece|title=George Reddy: Story of a rebel|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=28 October 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively.<ref name="C" /> The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/201119/george-reddy-is-a-man-of-action-chiranjeevi.html|title=George Reddy is a man of action: Chiranjeevi|date=20 November 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title_width =
| writing_width =
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| title1 = Vijayam
| lyrics1 = Chaithanya Prasad
| extra1 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
| length1 = 3:39
| title2 = Bullet
| lyrics2 = Mittapally Surendar
| extra2 = [[Mangli]]
| length2 = 3:27
| title3 = Adugu Adugu
| lyrics3 = MEGH-uh-WATT
| extra3 = [[L. V. Revanth|Revanth]], MEGH-uh-WATT (rap portions)
| length3 = 4:33
| title4 = Nalage Anni
| lyrics4 = Charan Arjun
| extra4 = Charan Arjun
| length4 = 4:56
| title5 = Jaji Mogulali
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = Indravati
| length5 = 3:12
| total_length = 19:47
}}

== Release ==
''The Hindu'' wrote that "It [the film] had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential".<ref name="H" /> On the contrary, ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact".<ref name="T" /> ''Telangana Today'' wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film".<ref name="ta" /> ''The Deccan Chronicle'' wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/241119/george-reddy-movie-review-a-missed-opportunity.html|title=George Reddy movie review: A missed opportunity|first=Suresh|last=Kavirayani|date=24 November 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''The Indian Express'' gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote that ". Director B Jeevan Reddy’s film, which is set nearly 50 years ago, feels just as relevant today".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/george-reddy-movie-review-6132141/|title=George Reddy movie review: A timely film about student activism|date=22 November 2019}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominee
! Outcome
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2019 || [[Lake City International Film Festival]] || Special Appreciation Award || ''George Reddy'' || {{won}} ||style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/george-reddy-receives-special-appreciation-award-at-lake-city-international-film-festival/articleshow/72967439.cms|title=George Reddy receives Special Appreciation Award at Lake City International Film Festival - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
| [[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
| Best Villain
| [[Thiruveer]]
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html|title=Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels|date=12 January 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|11189056}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s political thriller films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films set in the 1960s]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Biographical action films]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indian political thriller films]]
[[Category:Journalism adapted into films]]
[[Category:2010s biographical films]]

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