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{{Short description|2022 film by Ashok Teja}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2022}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Odela Railway Station
| image = Odela Railway Station film poster.jpg
| caption = Digital premier poster
| director = Ashok Teja
| producer = [[K. K. Radhamohan]]
| writer = [[Sampath Nandi]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Hebah Patel]]|[[Pujita Ponnada]]|[[Vasishta N. Simha]]|[[Sai Ronak]]}}
| cinematography = [[Soundararajan (cinematographer)|Soundararajan]]
| editing = Tammiraju
| music = [[Anup Rubens]]
| studio = [[Sri Sathya Sai Arts]]
| distributor = [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|08|26|ref1=}}
| runtime = 91 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Odela Railway Station''''' is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language [[Crime-thriller film|crime thriller]] film directed by Ashok Teja and written by [[Sampath Nandi]]. Produced by [[K. K. Radhamohan]]'s [[Sri Sathya Sai Arts]], the film has an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Hebah Patel]], [[Pujita Ponnada]], [[Vasishta N. Simha]] and [[Sai Ronak]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Odela Railway Station Movie Review |url=https://ntvenglish.com/odela-railway-station-movie-review/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |publisher=[[NTV (Indian TV channel)|NTV]] |language=en-US |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827120520/https://ntvenglish.com/odela-railway-station-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film is based on real incidents of [[Odela]] village in [[Telangana]]. It premiered on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] on 26 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nadadhur |first=Srivathsan |date=23 August 2022 |title=Odela Railway Station OTT release date: When and where to watch the thriller starring Vasishta Simha, Hebah Patel, Sai Ronak |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/odela-railway-station-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-thriller-starring-vasishta-simha-hebah-patel-sai-ronak/00580962a0942 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828145119/https://www.ottplay.com/news/odela-railway-station-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-thriller-starring-vasishta-simha-hebah-patel-sai-ronak/00580962a0942 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film opens with a striking scene: a woman, covered in mud and visibly traumatised, walks into the local police station clutching the severed head of a man. This shocking image sets the stage for a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks.

'''The Murders in Odela'''

The village of Odela is gripped by fear due to a series of gruesome rapes & murders of newlywed brides. The killer’s pattern is chillingly consistent, and the community is thrown into turmoil as suspicion and anxiety spread among the villagers.

'''Arrival of the Young IPS Officer'''

Anudeep, a young idealistic IPS officer, arrives in Odela for a three-month field training assignment. He is quickly drawn into the investigation of the murders, tasked with uncovering the identity of the serial killer who has eluded capture and terrorised the village.

'''Investigation and Rising Suspense'''

As Anudeep delves into the case, he faces a myriad of suspects—each with plausible motives and opportunities, but none fitting the complete profile of the killer. The film maintains a strong sense of suspense, avoiding genre clichés and instead focusing on realistic police work and the psychological toll on the villagers and investigators alike.

'''Radha’s Role'''

Radha, a key resident of the village, becomes instrumental in the investigation. Through her own discoveries and close encounters, she stumbles upon critical evidence that brings her dangerously close to the truth. Her courage and resourcefulness play a pivotal role in aiding Anudeep’s pursuit of the killer.

'''Climax and Revelation'''

The narrative builds toward a tense climax as Anudeep, with Radha’s help, pieces together the clues and finally identifies the murderer. The killer’s identity is revealed only in the final moments, keeping the audience guessing and the suspense intact until the very end.

'''Resolution'''

The film concludes with justice being served. The woman from the opening scene is revealed to be the killer's wife. Upon discovering her husband’s horrific crimes, she takes it upon herself to stop him. In a desperate act to save the killer's next intended victim, she beheads him and brings his severed head to the authorities. Her action brings closure to the case, and the village of Odela begins to heal from the trauma that had haunted it.

== Cast ==
* [[Hebah Patel]] as Radha
* [[Sai Ronak]] as Anudeep [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Vasishta N. Simha]] as Tirupati, Radha's husband
* [[Pujita Ponnada]] as Spoorthi, Anudeep's newly-wed bride
* Naga Mahesh
* Gagan Vihari

== Production ==
''[[KGF: Chapter 1|K.G.F: Chapter 1]]''-fame actor [[Vasishta N. Simha]] was cast in the film in 2020 which was reported to be his debut in [[Telugu cinema]]. But due to the delay in the production, his next film in Tollywood, ''[[Narappa]]'' (2021) became his debut Telugu cinema release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2020 |title=Sai Ronak to play the role of a powerful cop in Odela Railway Station - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sai-ronak-to-play-the-role-of-a-powerful-cop-in-odela-railway-station/articleshow/79464462.cms |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828153115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sai-ronak-to-play-the-role-of-a-powerful-cop-in-odela-railway-station/articleshow/79464462.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Speaking about his character in the film with ''[[The Times of India]]'', Simha said, "When the team narrated the story that revolves around a true incident, I was immediately sold and agreed to do it. They told me that they were ready to shoot the moment I gave a go ahead. Soon enough, I was on a flight to [[Hyderabad]] and prepping for this film. It was a good experience, as the team was very passionate. I speak a [[dialect]] of Telugu from Telangana in the film, so that added to the challenge".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Sunayana |date=20 October 2020 |title=Rain in Telangana delays Vasishta N Simha's Telugu film debut, Odela Railway Station |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rain-in-telangana-delays-vasishta-n-simhas-telugu-film-debut-odela-railway-station/articleshow/78753307.cms |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828164158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rain-in-telangana-delays-vasishta-n-simhas-telugu-film-debut-odela-railway-station/articleshow/78753307.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

The second schedule of shooting began in October 2020 after being halted due to heavy rains in [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 October 2020 |title=Shooting resumes for Vasishta N Simha, Hebah Patel, Pujita Ponnada starrer Odela Railway Station after rains - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shooting-resumes-for-vasishta-n-simha-hebah-patel-pujita-ponnada-starrer-odela-railway-station-after-rains/articleshow/78952064.cms |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828164158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shooting-resumes-for-vasishta-n-simha-hebah-patel-pujita-ponnada-starrer-odela-railway-station-after-rains/articleshow/78952064.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Release==
After several delays in production, the film premiered on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] on 26 August 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Trailer Talk: ఫస్ట్‌ నైట్‌ జరిగిన మహిళలే ఆ సీరియల్‌ కిల్లర్‌ టార్గెట్‌.. ఉత్కంఠ భరితంగా ఓదేల రైల్వే స్టేషన్‌ ట్రైలర్‌.. ఆహాలో రేపే విడుదల.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/ott/odela-railway-station-trailer-released-movie-premieres-august-26-on-aha-ott-au57-770715.html |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[TV9 Telugu]] |language=te |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828164158/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/ott/odela-railway-station-trailer-released-movie-premieres-august-26-on-aha-ott-au57-770715.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ram |first=Avinash G. |date=28 August 2022 |title=ಕನ್ನಡದ ನಟ ವಸಿಷ್ಠ ಸಿಂಹ ಅಭಿನಯದ ತೆಲುಗು ಸಿನಿಮಾ 'ಓದೆಲಾ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸ್ಟೇಷನ್' ರಿಲೀಸ್‌ |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/vasishta-simha-hebah-patel-starrer-odela-railway-station-movie-released/articleshow/93831935.cms |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |language=kn |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828075702/http://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/vasishta-simha-hebah-patel-starrer-odela-railway-station-movie-released/articleshow/93831935.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Narendra Puppala of ''[[The Hans India]]'' wrote that "Dipping into real-life happenings, the realistic crime thriller set in a rural {{sic|mil|leu}} maintains the suspense till the climax, without resorting to the worn-out cliches normally associated with the genre".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Puppala |first=Narendra |date=27 August 2022 |title=Odela Railway Station: A suspense thriller that avoids cliches |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/odela-railway-station-a-suspense-thriller-that-avoids-cliches-759475 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827181902/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/odela-railway-station-a-suspense-thriller-that-avoids-cliches-759475 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shyamala Tulasi of [[Sakshi (newspaper)|''Sakshi Post'']] gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and stated:"''Odela Railway Station'' is a movie which has its high moments. The film does pique the curiosity of the audience but fails to deliver in some places predictable movie at some points."

== Sequel ==
{{Main Article|Odela 2}}
''Odela 2'' is the sequel to ''Odela Railway Station''. Written by [[Sampath Nandi]] and directed by Ashok Teja, the supernatural thriller stars [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] in the lead role. Hebah Patel, who played the lead in the original film, returns in a supporting role. The cast also includes Vasishta N. Simha, Yuva, Naga Mahesh, among others. The music is composed by [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]], and cinematography was handled by [[Soundararajan (cinematographer)|Soundararajan]]. The film was released on 17 April 2025.<ref>{{cite web | title=Tamannaah to star next in Odela 2 | website=The New Indian Express | date=2 March 2024 | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Mar/02/tamannaah-to-star-next-in-odela-2 | access-date=5 March 2024 | archive-date=4 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304073130/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Mar/02/tamannaah-to-star-next-in-odela-2 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | author=The Hindu Bureau | title=Tamannaah Bhatia joins 'Odela 2', shooting begins | website=The Hindu | date=1 March 2024 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamannaah-bhatia-joins-odela-2-shooting-begins/article67902890.ece | access-date=5 March 2024 | archive-date=2 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302033516/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamannaah-bhatia-joins-odela-2-shooting-begins/article67902890.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt13149552|title=Odela Railway Station}}
* [https://www.aha.video/movie/odela-railway-station ''Odela Railway Station''] on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]

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