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{{short description|2018 Telugu-language film directed by Trivikram Srinivas}}
{{short description|2018 Telugu -language film directed by Trivikram Srinivas}}
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* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
* [[Pooja Hegde]]
* [[Pooja Hegde]]
* [[Eesha Rebba]]
* [[Jagapathi Babu]]
* [[Jagapathi Babu]]
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| music          = [[S. Thaman]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |title=The audio release date of NTR's movie Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is out now |date=12 September 2018 |newspaper=International Business Times |first=Priyanka |last=Kanoj |access-date=22 March 2019}}</ref>
| music          = [[S. Thaman]]
| cinematography = [[P. S. Vinod]]
| cinematography = [[P. S. Vinod]]
| editing        = [[Naveen Nooli]]
| editing        = [[Naveen Nooli]]
| studio        = Haarika & Hassine Creations
| studio        = [[Haarika and Hassine Creations|Haarika & Hassine Creations]]
| distributor    =  
| distributor    =  
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2018|10|11|ref1=<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-expected-to-release-on-october-10/articleshow/64598018.cms |title='Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' expected to release on October 10 – Times of India }}</ref>}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2018|10|11|ref1=<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-expected-to-release-on-october-10/articleshow/64598018.cms |title='Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' expected to release on October 10 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=18 August 2018 |archive-date=7 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007220156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-expected-to-release-on-october-10/articleshow/64598018.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>}}
| runtime        = 162 minutes<!-- Theatrical runtime:161:30 (No jumping between minutes, please) --><ref name="Runtime">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mdeymdq |title=''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' (15) |work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=8 October 2018 |access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>
| runtime        = 162 minutes<!-- Theatrical runtime:161:30 (No jumping between minutes, please) --><ref name="Runtime">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mdeymdq |title=''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' (15) |work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=8 October 2018 |access-date=8 October 2018 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624170112/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mdeymdq |url-status=live }}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
| budget        = {{INR}}60 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha 3 day box office collection: Jr NTR-Trivikram film crosses Rs 100 crore mark worldwide |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-3-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-trivikram-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-783024 |website=[[IB Times]] |date=14 October 2018 |access-date=14 December 2018 |quote=Made on a budget of Rs 60+ crore |archive-date=3 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103015036/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-3-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-trivikram-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-783024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}165&nbsp;crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha 18-day box office collection: Jr NTR film turns fifth all-time highest Telugu film |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-18-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-film-turns-fifth-all-time-highest-telugu-film-784269 |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=29 October 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}190 crore<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jr NTR turns 42: From RRR to Temper: 5 of his biggest hits and where to watch them online |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/jr-ntr-turns-42-from-rrr-to-temper-5-of-his-biggest-hits-and-where-to-watch-them-online-659205.html |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=20 May 2025 |website=Indiatimes |language=en |access-date=3 June 2025 }}</ref>
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'''''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava''''' ({{Translation|Veera Raghava along with Aravinda}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama film]]<ref name="Runtime"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/aravindha-sametha-opening-day-box-office-jr-ntr-5398863/ |title=Aravindha Sametha box office: Jr NTR’s actioner collects Rs 60 crore on opening day – The Indian Express |work=The Indian Express|access-date=12 October 2018}}</ref> written and directed by [[Trivikram Srinivas]], and produced by [[S. Radha Krishna]] on Haarika & Hassine Creations banner. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], [[Pooja Hegde]], [[Eesha Rebba]], and [[Jagapathi Babu]] while [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Naveen Chandra]], and [[Supriya Pathak]] playing supporting roles. The film features score and soundtrack composed by [[S. Thaman]].
'''''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava''''' ({{Translation|Veera Raghava along with Aravinda}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Trivikram Srinivas]].<ref name="Runtime"/><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=Aravindha Sametha box office: Jr NTR's actioner collects Rs 60 crore on opening day – The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/aravindha-sametha-opening-day-box-office-jr-ntr-5398863/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014214056/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/aravindha-sametha-opening-day-box-office-jr-ntr-5398863/ |archive-date=14 October 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] and [[Pooja Hegde]] alongside [[Jagapathi Babu]], [[Naveen Chandra]], [[Eesha Rebba]] and [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]. [[S. Thaman]] composed the soundtrack, in his official 100th musical composition.


The film revolves around a young man whose life changes after engaging in a violent fight with henchmen from the rival village. He escapes to Hyderabad and decides to stay away from violence in order to bring peace between the two villages whose people have been constantly affected by the feud for 30 years.
The film follows Veera Raghava Reddy, who returns from [[London]]. After a brutal attack that leaves his father dead, Raghava seeks to break the cycle of violence instead of avenging him. He leaves for [[Hyderabad]], where he meets Aravinda and her family, and is compelled to protect them. As his relationship with Aravinda grows, he attempts to end the generational [[blood feud]].  


The film was released theatrically on 11 October 2018. Following the positive critical reception, it became a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html |title=Aravindha Sametha crosses Rs 100 cr mark at box office, beats Rangasthalam, Bharat Ane Nenu |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' was released theatrically on 11 October 2018 to positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde and Jagapathi Babu, the emotional depth of the story, action choreography, Trivikram's writing and direction, and Thaman's soundtrack and background score. The film was a major commercial success, opening to ₹60 crore and grossing {{INR|190 crore}} worldwide, becoming the [[List of Telugu films of 2018#Box office collection|third highest-grossing Telugu film of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-19 |title=Jr NTR turns 42: From RRR to Temper: 5 of his biggest hits and where to watch them online |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/jr-ntr-turns-42-from-rrr-to-temper-5-of-his-biggest-hits-and-where-to-watch-them-online-659205.html |access-date=2025-06-03 |website=Indiatimes |language=en-IN |quote=Aravinda Sametha grossed nearly Rs 190 crore on a budget of Rs 60 crore}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html |title=Aravindha Sametha crosses Rs 100 cr mark at box office, beats Rangasthalam, Bharat Ane Nenu |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=15 October 2018 |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123800/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jagapathi Babu won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]] for his performance.


==Plot==
==Plot==
A 30-year-long war between two rival [[organised crime]] groups from two villages—Kommaddi led by Narappa Reddy, and Nallagudi led by Basi Reddy—has been affecting the lives of people from both gangs. Narappa Reddy's son Veera Raghava Reddy, who was in London for 12 years, returns to the village. On his way home, he ends up losing his father in an attack by the opposition, following which he undergoes a violent transformation. He participates in the fight, murders Basi Reddy's gangsters, and stabs the latter himself, and everyone believes he has been murdered. Upon realizing that violence might not be the ultimate solution, he decides to leave for [[Hyderabad]], hoping that the fights will reduce as the opposition will not have anyone to fight with. He goes to Hyderabad, befriends Neelambari, and circumstances force him into living with two women, Aravinda and Sunanda's family. Aravinda influences his beliefs and thoughts, and falls in love with Veera Raghava. Meanwhile, Basi Reddy is found alive, and orders his gang, headed by his son, Bala Reddy, to chase Veera Raghava.
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In [[Rayalaseema]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], a 30-year feud divides the villages of Kommaddi and Nallagudi, led by Narappa Reddy and Basi Reddy, respectively. The ongoing conflict has caused extensive suffering, especially for the families involved. The reason why this feud started is because 30 years ago Basi Reddy was playing cards with a villager from Kommaddi. When the villager won, Basi reddy refused to pay 5 rupees as part of the bet. The villager insulted him for being arrogant and Basi Reddy beheaded him as he got angry. Because of this, the feud started and both Basi Reddy and Narappa Reddy lost their fathers in this fight. 30 years later, Narappa Reddy eagerly anticipates the return of his son, Veera Raghava Reddy, who has been in [[London]] for the past 12 years for his studies. However, on their way home from the railway station, they are ambushed by Basi Reddy's men, resulting in the deaths of Narappa Reddy and his brother-in-law. Raghava survives the attack and retaliates by killing Basi Reddy's men and stabbing Basi Reddy in the neck, leaving him presumed dead.


Meanwhile, Veera Raghava helps Aravinda and Sunanda's younger brother, a schoolboy, in writing a story about violence, which is inspired by his own life. The story eventually gets published and seen by Basi Reddy, who realizes it to be similar to the life of Veera Raghava. Basi Reddy orders his henchmen to kidnap Aravinda and Sunanda's brother from his school. The henchmen attempt to kidnap Aravinda and Sunanda's brother but are stopped by Veera Raghava, who fights them off while making sure no one gets killed. He eventually learns from one of the gangsters that Basi Reddy is alive. Soon, Aravinda is kidnapped by Bala Reddy but rescued by Veera Raghava whose threatens him on the phone. Later, he explains his past to Aravinda and Sunanda then he leaves for his village. Aravinda is intrigued and accompanied by Neelambari to Veera Raghava's village. They film a documentary about people affected by the [[corruption]] caused by the [[organised crime]] groups, while Veera Raghava attends a meeting with Bala Reddy and some ministers. He tries to convince them to stop fighting, but eventually fights off the henchmen when Basi Reddy's son refuses to comply. Veera Raghava manages to emotionally convince him for the peace treaty, following which Basi Reddy murders Bala Reddy. Aravinda and Neelambari, who were staying at Basi Reddy's house since their car broke down, learn his truth and are held hostage.
Raghava returns home with his father's and uncle's bodies, leaving his family devastated. His grandmother, Jeji, and his henchman's wife, Nagamani, help him reconsider the cycle of violence, leading him to leave for [[Hyderabad]] in hopes that his absence will reduce hostilities between the villages. In Hyderabad, Raghava befriends Neelambari, a mechanic, and rescues Aravinda, the daughter of lawyer Saradhi, from goons who hold a grudge against her father. When Neelambari is arrested for unknowingly carrying Raghava’s gun, Raghava seeks Saradhi's help to secure his release. Saradhi agrees to help if Raghava will protect his daughters, Aravinda and Sunanda, from the threats against them. Raghava agrees and soon bonds with Aravinda's younger sister, though Aravinda initially keeps her distance.


Veera Raghava is contacted by Basi Reddy, who calls him to an open field. Basi Reddy slashes Aravinda's arm, stabs Neelambari, and attempts to fight Veera Raghava, who keeps dodging in an attempt to not start another fight. Basi Reddy tells him he killed Bala Reddy, and now no one would stand for peace but is shocked when his gangsters, who have had a change of heart listening to Veera Raghava's words, take Aravinda and Neelambari to the hospital despite being threatened. Enraged by the death of Bala Reddy, who was his only ray of hope, Veera Raghava murders Basi Reddy using a knife and sets him on fire so that no one can learn about his murder.
In [[Mogalrajapuram]] Raghava Goes To PVP Mall And Goes To Lift To Food Court To Taco Bell For Fries & Churros, Chicken Roll
Meanwhile, Basi Reddy, who survived Raghava's earlier attack, convinces his son Bala Reddy to kill Raghava. During this time, Raghava shares a story inspired by his life with Aravinda's younger brother, Prateek, which is published in the school periodical. Basi Reddy's men, upon reading it, try to kidnap Prateek to lure Raghava out, but Raghava intervenes and stops the attempt without taking any lives. Realizing Basi Reddy is alive, Raghava is cautious yet determined to avoid further bloodshed. Bala Reddy, seeking revenge, kidnaps Aravinda and Prateek, but Raghava contacts Basi Reddy, threatening his son's life if his family members are not released. After ensuring their safety, Raghava decides to leave Hyderabad at Saradhi's request, but not before recounting his past to Aravinda and her family. Intrigued, Aravinda decides to create a documentary on the village factions and travels to Kommaddi, accompanied by Neelambari. In Kommaddi, she learns more about the conflict and grows closer to Raghava, confessing her feelings for him over the phone.


Veera Raghava confesses to Basi Reddy's wife that he has murdered Basi Reddy. The latter, who is heartbroken at her own son's death at her husband's hand, washes the weapon and takes Veera Raghava to the village. She files a complaint with the earlier corrupt police that her husband murdered her son and escaped, thereby ending the fight in the village. Veera Raghava nominates her as an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], which she wins unanimously.
Raghava later attends a conference with Bala Reddy and influential ministers, attempting to broker a peace treaty between the villages. Although Bala Reddy initially resists, Raghava eventually convinces him. However, Basi Reddy, upon learning of the peace effort, kills his son in a rage. When one of Basi Reddy's henchmen identifies Aravinda as Raghava's love interest, Basi Reddy takes her and Neelambari hostage.
 
In a final showdown, Basi Reddy calls Raghava to a field, where he wounds Aravinda and Neelambari in a bid to provoke Raghava into a fight. Enraged, Raghava resists, reluctant to continue the cycle of violence. Basi Reddy then reveals that he killed Bala Reddy and framed Raghava, hoping to reignite the feud. Two of Basi Reddy's men, witnessing Raghava's restraint, realize Basi Reddy's ruthlessness and take Aravinda and Neelambari to a hospital. Left with no other option, Raghava kills Basi Reddy, setting the field ablaze to obscure the evidence.
Afterwards, Raghava confesses to Basi Reddy's widow, who agrees to end the cycle of violence by publicly claiming that Basi Reddy killed his son and then fled. She files a police report to corroborate her claim, and Raghava nominates her as the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], which she accepts to bring peace to the villages.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] as Veera Raghava Reddy  
* [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] as Kommaddi Veera Raghava Reddy, Narappa Reddy’s son
* [[Pooja Hegde]] as Aravindha, Raghava's love interest
* [[Pooja Hegde]] as Aravinda, Raghava’s love interest and documentary filmmaker
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Basi Reddy, Raghava's enemy
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Basi Reddy, Raghava's enemy & Balreddy’s father
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as Bala Reddy, Basi Reddy's son
* [[Naga Babu]] as Kommaddi Narappa Reddy, Raghava's father
* [[Supriya Pathak]] as Jeji, Raghava's grandmother
* [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]] as Suguna, Raghava's mother
* [[Easwari Rao]] as Basi Reddy's wife
* [[Eesha Rebba]] as Sunandha, Aravindha's younger sister
* [[Eesha Rebba]] as Sunandha, Aravindha's younger sister
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Neelambari, Raghava's friend
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Neelambari, Raghava's friend
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as Bal Reddy, Basi Reddy's son
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Krishna Reddy, Political incharge of Nallagudi
* [[Naga Babu]] as Narapa Reddy, Raghava's father
* [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]] as Sudarshan Reddy, Political incharge of Kommaddi
* [[Supriya Pathak]] as Jeji, Raghava's grandmother
* [[Devayani (actress)|Devayani]] as Suguna, Raghava's mother
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Krishna Reddy, Political in charge of Nallagudi
* [[Subhalekha Sudhakar]] as Sudarshan Reddy, Political in charge of Kommaddi
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as Saradhi, Aravindha's father
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as Saradhi, Aravindha's father
* [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Aravindha's mother
* [[Lakshmi Gopalaswamy]] as Aravindha's mother
* Master Charan Ram as Prateek, Aravindha's younger brother
* [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Varalakshmi, Raghava's aunt
* [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Varalakshmi, Raghava's aunt
* [[Brahmaji]] as Marappa, Basi Reddy's henchman
* [[Brahmaji]] as Marappa Reddy, Basi Reddy's father
* [[Easwari Rao]] as Basi Reddy's wife
* [[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Subba Reddy “Ontichethi Subbadu”, Basi Reddy's henchman
* [[Srinivasa Reddy]] as Balu, Saradhis's assistant
* [[Vinay Varma]] as Mahanandi Timma Reddy, Narapa Reddy's father and Raghava's grandfather
* [[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Ontichethi Subbadu, Basi Reddy's henchman
* [[Srinivasa Reddy]] as Balu, Saradhi's assistant
* [[Ravi Prakash (Telugu actor)|Ravi Prakash]] as Oosanna, Narapa Reddy's henchman
* [[Ravi Prakash (Telugu actor)|Ravi Prakash]] as Oosanna Reddy, Narapa Reddy's henchman
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Lakshma Reddy, Basi Reddy's father
* [[Aadarsh Balakrishna]] as Basi Reddy's henchman
* [[Hari Teja]] as Nagamani, Raghava's henchman's wife
* [[Hari Teja]] as Nagamani, Raghava's henchman's wife
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Lakshma Reddy, Basi Reddy's father
* Master Charan Ram as Prateek, Aravindha's younger brother
* [[Vinay Varma]] as Timma Reddy, Narapa Reddy's father and Raghava's grandfather
* [[Ayyappa P. Sharma]]
* [[Aadarsh Balakrishna]] as Henchman
* Pammi Sai as Sudarshan
* Narra Srinivas as Rami Reddy
* Rangadham as Oobaa Reddy
* [[Ananth Babu|Ananth]] as Mechanic
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== Production ==
== Production ==
===Development===
The discussion for this film began with [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], when Rao was shooting ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' in 2015 and finally materialised in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha director Trivikram Srinivas on working with Jr. NTR and their long-standing relationship |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-director-trivikram-srinivas-on-working-with-jr-ntr-and-their-long-standing-relationship-5395111.html |website=Firstpost |date=17 October 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040522/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-director-trivikram-srinivas-on-working-with-jr-ntr-and-their-long-standing-relationship-5395111.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Pooja Hegde]] was selected to collaborate with Rao for the first time.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTR – Trivikram – NTR28 cast and crew |url=http://www.raagalahari.com/news/156240/ntr-pooja-hegde-cast-and-crew-details.aspx |website=www.raagalahari.com |date=5 March 2018 |language=en |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040533/http://www.raagalahari.com/news/156240/ntr-pooja-hegde-cast-and-crew-details.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Anirudh Ravichander]], who was initially signed on composing the music was replaced by [[S. Thaman]] after the failure of ''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTR 28: Composer Anirudh Ravichander out of the film; SS Thaman most likely to replace as music director |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ntr-28-composer-anirudh-ravichander-out-of-the-film-ss-thaman-most-likely-to-replace-as-music-director-4350683.html |website=Firstpost |date=14 February 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110081740/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ntr-28-composer-anirudh-ravichander-out-of-the-film-ss-thaman-most-likely-to-replace-as-music-director-4350683.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Natarajan Subramaniam]] was signed as the cinematographer initially, but dropped out and [[P. S. Vinod]] stepped in.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/Jul/24/trivikram-bans-phones-on-the-sets-of-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-7141.html|title=Trivikram bans phones on the sets of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava|first=C. E.|last=Features|date=24 July 2018|website=Cinema Express}}</ref>
The discussion for this film began with NTR, when Rao was shooting ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' in 2015 and finally materialised in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha director Trivikram Srinivas on working with Jr. NTR and their long-standing relationship- Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-director-trivikram-srinivas-on-working-with-jr-ntr-and-their-long-standing-relationship-5395111.html |website=Firstpost}}</ref>
 
===Cast and crew===
[[Pooja Hegde]] was selected to collaborate with Rao. for the first time,<ref>{{cite web |title=NTR – Trivikram – NTR28 cast and crew |url=http://www.raagalahari.com/news/156240/ntr-pooja-hegde-cast-and-crew-details.aspx |website=www.raagalahari.com |language=en}}</ref> Anirudh Ravichander, who was initially signed on composing the music was replaced by [[S. Thaman]] after the failure of Agnyaathavaasi.<ref>{{cite web |title=NTR 28: Composer Anirudh Ravichander out of the film; SS Thaman most likely to replace as music director- Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ntr-28-composer-anirudh-ravichander-out-of-the-film-ss-thaman-most-likely-to-replace-as-music-director-4350683.html |website=Firstpost}}</ref>
 
===Filming===


The shooting for the film began on 6 April 2018 with an action sequence.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jr NTR and Trivikram film starts rolling, shoot begins with action sequence. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-and-trivikram-film-starts-rolling-shoot-begins-with-action-sequence/story-5i6bHlX8a8UR6YZ3nDtf8O.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=13 April 2018}}</ref>
The shooting for the film began on 6 April 2018 with an action sequence in [[Ramoji Film City]] of [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jr NTR and Trivikram film starts rolling, shoot begins with action sequence. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-and-trivikram-film-starts-rolling-shoot-begins-with-action-sequence/story-5i6bHlX8a8UR6YZ3nDtf8O.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=13 April 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110080310/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-and-trivikram-film-starts-rolling-shoot-begins-with-action-sequence/story-5i6bHlX8a8UR6YZ3nDtf8O.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Filming also took place in [[Pollachi]] in June.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' to be filmed in Pollachi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-to-be-filmed-in-pollachi/articleshow/64544025.cms |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=19 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619091206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-to-be-filmed-in-pollachi/articleshow/64544025.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The shoot was completed in September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-09-29/Hectic-weeks-for-Aravinda-Sametha-team/415964|title=Hectic weeks for 'Aravinda Sametha' team|first=The Hans|last=India|date=29 September 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> Pooja Hegde dubbed her voice in Telugu for the first time in this film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pooja Hegde dubs for herself in 'Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/sep/11/pooja-hegde-dubs-for-herself-in-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-1870244.html |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The New Indian Express |date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=29 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129062549/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/sep/11/pooja-hegde-dubs-for-herself-in-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-1870244.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Themes ==
== Themes ==
''Aravinda Sametha'' is based on the [[Political faction|factionalism]] present in the region of [[Rayalaseema]], a theme which was dominant in [[Telugu cinema]] during late 1990s and early 2000s.<ref name="fp">{{Cite web |date=21 October 2018 |title=From Samarasimha Reddy to Aravinda Sametha, how Telugu filmmakers have brought alive stories from Rayalaseema – Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-samarasimha-reddy-to-aravinda-sametha-how-telugu-filmmakers-have-brought-alive-stories-from-rayalaseema-5419321.html|access-date=23 August 2020 |website=Firstpost}}</ref>
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== Soundtrack ==


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| name         = Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
|source =  
| type        = Soundtrack
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| artist      = [[S. Thaman]]
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| released    = 20 September 2018<br/>18 October 2018<br/>{{small|(Extended soundtrack)}}
| recorded    = 2018
| genre        = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length      = 23:18
| language    = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label        = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer    = [[S. Thaman]]
| prev_title  = [[Chal Mohan Ranga]]
| prev_year    = 2018
| next_title  = [[Amar Akbar Anthony (2018 film)|Amar Akbar Anthony]]
| next_year    = 2018
| misc        = {{Singles
| name = Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Anaganaganaga
| single1date = 15 September 2018
| single2 = Penivitti
| single2date = 18 September 2018
}}
}}
The soundtrack album of ''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' features four songs composed by [[S. Thaman]], with one song being added in the extended soundtrack of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-will-have-four-songs/articleshow/65867964.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox will have four songs – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> The audio rights were of the film were purchased by [[Zee Music Company]]. Lyrics for the songs were written by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]], [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], and Penchal Das. Initially, the makers planned to release the full audio album directly into the market, without hosting any audio launch event for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-to-release-without-audio-launch/articleshow/65841642.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox to release without audio launch – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref>


The complete soundtrack album is scheduled to be unveiled on mid-September, without launching any singles from the film. However, the lyric video of the first single track titled "Anaganaganaga" was released on 15 September 2018, and the song was unveiled in all streaming platforms the same day.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/anaganaganaga-from-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-loved-by-fans/articleshow/65820998.cms |title='Anaganaganaga' from Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' loved by fans! – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> On 18 September 2018, the makers unveiled the second single track titled "Penivitti" sung by [[Kaala Bhairava]], which was termed as an intense, raw, rustic number.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-peniviti-lyrical-from-aravindha-sametha-rakes-in-more-than-2m-views/articleshow/65883042.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Peniviti' lyrical from 'Aravindha Sametha' rakes in more than 2M views – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> The lyrical video of Yeda Poyinadu was released on 25 September 2018.
''Aravinda Sametha'' is based on the [[Political faction|factionalism]] present in the region of [[Rayalaseema]], a theme which was dominant in [[Telugu cinema]] during late 1990s and early 2000s.<ref name="fp">{{Cite web |date=21 October 2018 |title=From Samarasimha Reddy to Aravinda Sametha, how Telugu filmmakers have brought alive stories from Rayalaseema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-samarasimha-reddy-to-aravinda-sametha-how-telugu-filmmakers-have-brought-alive-stories-from-rayalaseema-5419321.html |access-date=23 August 2020 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301040533/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-samarasimha-reddy-to-aravinda-sametha-how-telugu-filmmakers-have-brought-alive-stories-from-rayalaseema-5419321.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


The tracklist was unveiled on 19 September 2018, and the complete soundtrack album was unveiled the following day, on 20 September 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |title=The audio release date of NTR's movie Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is out now |last=Kanoj |first=Priyanka |date=12 September 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> The makers released the lyric videos and the promos of the songs before the film's release.
==Music==
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The soundtrack album of ''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' features four songs composed by [[S. Thaman]], with one song being added in the extended soundtrack of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-will-have-four-songs/articleshow/65867964.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox will have four songs |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-will-have-four-songs/articleshow/65867964.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was his official 100th musical composition.{{cn|date=August 2025}} The audio rights were of the film were purchased by [[Zee Music Company]]. Lyrics for the songs were written by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]], [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], and [[Penchal Das]]. Initially, the makers planned to release the full audio album directly into the market, without hosting any audio launch event for the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-to-release-without-audio-launch/articleshow/65841642.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox to release without audio launch |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-to-release-without-audio-launch/articleshow/65841642.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


S. Thaman's work received praise from critics. Neetishta Nyayapati from ''[[The Times of India]]'', stated it as "Despite featuring only four numbers, the jukebox of ''Aravindha Sametha'' sets itself apart with its authenticity. However, while the earthiness of the theme comes through the vocals and lyrics, it's missing in Thaman's music. Give this one a chance this weekend; you might just end up falling in love with the Seema dialect."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/music-review-aravindha-sametha/articleshow/65994109.cms |title=Music Review: Aravindha Sametha – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> 123Telugu reviewed it as, "There was a lot of expectation from Thaman as he was teaming up with Trivikram for the first time. But it looks like the ace composer has given importance to the emotions in the film rather than churning out commercial numbers. Peniviti and Anaganaganaga will be chartbusters and are our picks. Finally, the album of Aravinda Sametha is not your regular song and dance album and has been composed to gel with the narrative. It will grow on you slowly after watching the film on the big screen."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/ntr-aravindha-sametha-telugu-music-review.html |title=Jr NTR Aravinda Sametha Audio Review {{!}} Music Review {{!}} Songs Talk|date=20 September 2018|website=123telugu.com|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated 3 out of 5 stars, and summarised it as "With just four songs, the album features two mood-based and two generic numbers."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/aravindha-sametha-songs-review-kannada-movie-22400 |title=Aravindha Sametha Music review songs lyrics |website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> Cinejosh summarised it as "All in all, Aravinda Sametha weaves out a melodious album fitting in all the elements for an NTR and Trivikram combo film!"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/63340/aravinda-sametha-audio-review.html |title=Aravinda Sametha Audio Review |website=Cine Josh |language=en-us|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref>
The first single track titled "Anaganaganaga" was released on 15 September 2018.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/anaganaganaga-from-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-loved-by-fans/articleshow/65820998.cms |title='Anaganaganaga' from Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' loved by fans! |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=29 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329092411/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/anaganaganaga-from-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-loved-by-fans/articleshow/65820998.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 18 September 2018, the makers unveiled the second single track titled "[[Peniviti]]" sung by [[Kaala Bhairava]], which was termed as an intense, raw, rustic number.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-peniviti-lyrical-from-aravindha-sametha-rakes-in-more-than-2m-views/articleshow/65883042.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Peniviti' lyrical from 'Aravindha Sametha' rakes in more than 2M views |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-peniviti-lyrical-from-aravindha-sametha-rakes-in-more-than-2m-views/articleshow/65883042.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The lyrical video of Yeda Poyinadu was released on 25 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/penchal-das-on-singing-in-aravinda-sametha-and-his-unique-style-of-rendition/article25175905.ece|title=Penchal Das and his unique style of rendition of songs|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|date=10 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/telugu-songs/aravindha-sametha-yeda-poyinado-song-telugu-lyrics-by-veera-raghava/articleshow/65951613.cms|title=Yeda Poyinado Lyrics: గుండెల్ని పిండేస్తున్న 'ఏడ పోయినాడో'|website=Samayam Telugu}}</ref>


=== Track listing ===
The tracklist was unveiled on 19 September 2018, and the complete soundtrack album was unveiled the following day, on 20 September 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |title=The audio release date of NTR's movie Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is out now |last=Kanoj |first=Priyanka |date=12 September 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731104935/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| extra1 = [[Armaan Malik]]
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| lyrics2 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| extra2 = [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| title3 = Yeda Poyinado
| length3 = 5:05
| lyrics3 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Penchal Das
| extra3 = [[Kailash Kher]], Nikhita Srivalli, Penchal Das
| title4 = Reddy Ikkada Soodu
| length4 = 4:04
| lyrics4 = Ramajogayya Sastry
| extra4 = [[Daler Mehndi]], Anjana Sowmya
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=== Extended soundtrack ===
== Marketing and release ==
Though the album features four songs, a bonus track titled "Reddamma Thalli" sung by Penchal Das, and written by Ramajogayya Sastry, was released on 16 October 2018. The extended soundtrack, which contains the bonus track and complete background score, was released on 18 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/thaman-s-announces-that-aravindha-sametha-bgm-jukebox-will-be-released-soon/articleshow/66313739.cms |title=Thaman S announces that 'Aravindha Sametha' BGM jukebox will be released soon – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> In the album, the bonus song, consists of two versions; one of them is the original version sung by [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]. The other one sung by Penchal Das is the cover version of the song.
On 19 May 2018, the title of the film was revealed as ''Aravinda Sametha''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravindha-sametha-first-look-motion-poster-released-birthday-gift-jr-ntr-photosvideo-769634 |title=Aravindha Sametha first look, motion poster released as birthday gift for Jr NTR [Photos+Video] |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=20 May 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731104948/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravindha-sametha-first-look-motion-poster-released-birthday-gift-jr-ntr-photosvideo-769634 |url-status=live }}</ref> Jr. NTR was featured in a chiseled avatar who worked out extensively with international trainer Lloyd Stevens for his new look for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-flaunts-a-chiseled-body-in-first-look-poster-of-aravindha-sametha-see-pic/story-zZOob6HNp3FQ6TrdD8Ks9K.html |title=Jr NTR flaunts a chiseled body in first look poster of Aravindha Sametha, see pic |date=19 May 2018 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=24 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224054658/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-flaunts-a-chiseled-body-in-first-look-poster-of-aravindha-sametha-see-pic/story-zZOob6HNp3FQ6TrdD8Ks9K.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Also S. Thaman's background music in the motion poster was appreciated by fans.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-thamans-music-for-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-motion-poster-appreciated-by-fans/articleshow/64255417.cms |title=SS Thaman's music for Jr. NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' motion poster appreciated by fans |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108192533/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-thamans-music-for-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-motion-poster-appreciated-by-fans/articleshow/64255417.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The promotions of the film were commence on 10 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravindha-sametha-promotions-to-commence-on-monday/articleshow/65742663.cms |title=Aravindha Sametha promotions to commence on Monday |website=The Times of India |date=9 September 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408045805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravindha-sametha-promotions-to-commence-on-monday/articleshow/65742663.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


{{Track listing
A pre-release event was held on 2 October 2018, at [[Novotel|H.I.C.C. Novotel]] hotel in [[Hyderabad]], where the makers also launched the theatrical trailer of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/grand-pre-release-event-for-aravinda-sametha-on-october-2/articleshow/66024991.cms |title=Grand Pre-release Event for Aravinda Sametha on October 2 |website=The Times of India |date=October 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408074504/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/grand-pre-release-event-for-aravinda-sametha-on-october-2/articleshow/66024991.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The trailer received predominantly positive response from all corners.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-trailer-tollywood-all-praise-for-jr-ntr-starrer/articleshow/66050982.cms |title='Aravindha Sametha' trailer: Tollywood all praise for Jr NTR starrer |website=The Times of India |date=4 October 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816060047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-trailer-tollywood-all-praise-for-jr-ntr-starrer/articleshow/66050982.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| title1 = Reddamma Thalli
| length1 = 1:57
| note1 = Film Version
| extra1 = [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]
| title2 = Reddamma Thalli
| note2 = Cover Version
| length2 = 1:56
| total_length = 3:53
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra2 = Penchal Das
}}


== Marketing ==
''Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava'' was released theatrically on 11 October 2018. The film was dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Idhu Ennoda Jilla''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Annachi TV on Twitter: "Idhu Ennoda Jilla Tamil Dubbed Movie |url=https://twitter.com/AnnachiTv/status/1384862548349145090 |access-date=18 March 2022 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318170248/https://twitter.com/AnnachiTv/status/1384862548349145090 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film's Japanese [[Blu-ray]] was officially released on 3 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Aravindha-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-Blu-ray/353241/|title=Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava Blu-ray (Japan)|website=Blu-ray Forum}}</ref>
On 19 May 2018, the title of the film was revealed as ''Aravinda Sametha''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravindha-sametha-first-look-motion-poster-released-birthday-gift-jr-ntr-photosvideo-769634 |title=Aravindha Sametha first look, motion poster released as birthday gift for Jr NTR [Photos+Video] |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=20 May 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> [[Jr. NTR]] was featured in a chiseled avatar who worked out extensively with international trainer Lloyd Stevens for his new look for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-flaunts-a-chiseled-body-in-first-look-poster-of-aravindha-sametha-see-pic/story-zZOob6HNp3FQ6TrdD8Ks9K.html |title=Jr NTR flaunts a chiseled body in first look poster of Aravindha Sametha, see pic |date=19 May 2018 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> Also S. Thaman's background music in the motion poster was appreciated by fans.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-thamans-music-for-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-motion-poster-appreciated-by-fans/articleshow/64255417.cms |title=SS Thaman's music for Jr. NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' motion poster appreciated by fans – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> The promotions of the film were commence on 10 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravindha-sametha-promotions-to-commence-on-monday/articleshow/65742663.cms |title=Aravindha Sametha promotions to commence on Monday – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref>  


A pre-release event was held on 2 October 2018, at [[Novotel|H.I.C.C. Novotel]] hotel in [[Hyderabad]], where the makers also launched the theatrical trailer of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/grand-pre-release-event-for-aravinda-sametha-on-october-2/articleshow/66024991.cms |title=Grand Pre-release Event for Aravinda Sametha on October 2 – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref> The trailer received predominantly positive response from all corners.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-trailer-tollywood-all-praise-for-jr-ntr-starrer/articleshow/66050982.cms |title=‘Aravindha Sametha’ trailer: Tollywood all praise for Jr NTR starrer – Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=24 December 2019}}</ref>
== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
Srivathsan Nadadhur of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating, "An emotional drama camouflaged in a commercial exterior, here's a film that's courageous to stand apart from slapstick madness. Trivikram's treatment of this plot scores over his indulgence as Jr NTR delivers another fine performance".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |title=ARAVINDHA SAMETHA MOVIE REVIEW. |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=6 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006163637/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref>


== Critical reception ==
Manoj Kumar R of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Tarak plays his role with a notable maturity that is gained through many films over the course of 18 years. Aravindha is Pooja’s plum role that allows her to capitalize on her strengths."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/aravindha-sametha-movie-review-jr-ntr-pooja-hegde-5397440/|title=Aravindha Sametha movie review: Jr NTR shines in Trivikram Srinivas' film|date=12 October 2018|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
[[The Times of India]] gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating, "An emotional drama camouflaged in a commercial exterior, here's a film that's courageous to stand apart from slapstick madness. Trivikram's treatment of this plot scores over his indulgence as Jr NTR delivers another fine performance".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |title=ARAVINDHA SAMETHA MOVIE REVIEW. |website=TimesofIndia}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref>


[[India Today]] gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a commercial actioner backed by Trivikram's engaging script and Jr NTR's excellent performance. After the debacle of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnyaathavaasi, director Trivikram Srinivas has bounced back with Jr NTR's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-pooja-hegde-1366494-2018-10-11 |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=IndiaToday}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
Janani K ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a commercial actioner backed by Trivikram's engaging script and Jr NTR's excellent performance. After the debacle of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnyaathavaasi, director Trivikram Srinivas has bounced back with Jr NTR's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava" The review also praised Hegde, noting, "She has done a commendable job as a documentary filmmaker and a student of anthropology."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-pooja-hegde-1366494-2018-10-11 |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=[[India Today]] |date=11 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123755/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-pooja-hegde-1366494-2018-10-11 |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>


''[[CNN-News18|News18]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR Elevates Tried, Tested Story of Factionalism".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-elevates-tried-tested-story-of-factionalism-1907501.html |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=News18}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
''[[News18]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR elevates tried-tested story of factionalism".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-elevates-tried-tested-story-of-factionalism-1907501.html |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=News18 |date=12 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123755/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-elevates-tried-tested-story-of-factionalism-1907501.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Priyanka Sundar of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR is the torchbearer of peace in a film on factionalism".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-review-jr-ntr-is-the-torchbearer-of-peace-in-a-film-on-factionalism/story-YJRDsdiG64pje3JI6Mo7KI.html |title=Aravindha Sametha review. |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=11 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122110541/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-review-jr-ntr-is-the-torchbearer-of-peace-in-a-film-on-factionalism/story-YJRDsdiG64pje3JI6Mo7KI.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>


''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR is the torchbearer of peace in a film on factionalism".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-review-jr-ntr-is-the-torchbearer-of-peace-in-a-film-on-factionalism/story-YJRDsdiG64pje3JI6Mo7KI.html |title=Aravindha Sametha review. |website=HindustanTimes}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
Hemanth Kumar CR of ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote "Jr NTR captures the moral dilemma of Raghava quite spectacularly. Pooja Hegde makes a good impression with her role, and for a change, she becomes an intrinsic part of the narrative."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-come-together-to-deliver-a-riveting-action-drama-5359541.html|title=Aravinda Sametha movie review: Jr NTR, Trivikram Srinivas come together to deliver a riveting action drama|date=11 October 2018|website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Pooja Hegde is impressive as Aravinda. The strength of Aravinda Sametha... is in its writing. Trivikram, with some help from Penchal Das, gives us a film where characters speak the Rayalaseema dialect as though they've done it all their life."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-review-trivikram-srinivas-and-ntr-present-an-engaging-story-of-the-messy-faction-wars/article25190857.ece|title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava review: Trivikram Srinivas and NTR present an engaging story of the messy faction wars|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|date=11 October 2018|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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!Result
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| 17 February 2019
| [[TV9 Telugu|TSR– TV9 National Film Awards]]
| Best Heroine
| [[Pooja Hegde]]
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2019 |title=Ram Charan, Nag, Keerthy Suresh among winners of TSR awards |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ram--nag-keerthy-suresh-among-winners-of-tsr-awards-kannada-news-229569 |website=India Glitz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2019 |title=Tollywood stars received the TSR national awards |url=https://cinema.suryaa.com/cinema-17409-}}</ref>
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| rowspan=2|10 August 2019
| rowspan=2|[[Sakshi TV|Sakshi Excellence Awards]]
| Best Actress
| [[Pooja Hegde]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2019/sakshi-excellence-awards-2019-winners-list-ram-charan-and-pooja-hegde-win-top-honours-288510.html |title=Sakshi Excellence Awards 2019 Winners List: Ram Charan and Pooja Hegde Bag Top Honours! |website=Filmibeat |date=12 August 2019 |access-date=12 August 2019 |archive-date=12 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812083021/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2019/sakshi-excellence-awards-2019-winners-list-ram-charan-and-pooja-hegde-win-top-honours-288510.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 August 2019 |title=Pooja Hegde Gets Most Popular Actor of the Year-Female Award {{!}} Sakshi Excellence Awards |url=https://www.sakshiexcellenceawards.com/index.php?page=Videos&pageid=10&subpageid=35&subsubpageid=89&id=766 |website=Sakshi Excellence Awards}}</ref>
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| Most Popular Actress of the Year
| [[Pooja Hegde]]
| {{won}}
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| rowspan="6"| 15 & 16 August 2019
| rowspan="6"| 15 & 16 August 2019
| rowspan="6"| [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="6"| [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Film – Telugu
| Best Film – Telugu
| Haarika & Hasinee Creations
| [[Haarika and Hassine Creations|Haarika & Hasinee Creations]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="6"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms |title=SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees |website=The Times of India |date=19 July 2019|access-date=20 December 2019}}</ref>
| rowspan="6"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms |title=SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees |website=The Times of India |date=19 July 2019 |access-date=20 December 2019 |archive-date=1 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801183932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| Best Director – Telugu
| Best Director – Telugu
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| {{nom}}
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| Best Lyricist – Telugu
| Best Lyricist – Telugu ([[Peniviti]])
| [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| {{nom}}  
| {{nom}}  
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| Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
| Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu (Peniviti)
| [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| {{nom}}  
| {{nom}}  
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| [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
| [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="7"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html |title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |website=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=20 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html |title=Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |website=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
| rowspan="7"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html |title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |website=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=20 December 2019 |archive-date=12 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212141500/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html |title=Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |website=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=22 December 2019 |archive-date=22 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222020917/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
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| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu|Best Lyricist – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu|Best Lyricist – Telugu]] (Peniviti)
| [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu]] (Peniviti)
| [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| [[Kaala Bhairava]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu]] (Reddamma Thalli)
| [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]
| [[Mohana Bhogaraju]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|[[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]
|[[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shriya Saran, Jayam Ravi and other celebs get spotted at an awards show; See pics|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/photos-shriya-saran-jayam-ravi-and-other-celebs-get-spotted-awards-show-476994|access-date=2020-11-25|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shriya Saran, Jayam Ravi and other celebs get spotted at an awards show; See pics|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/photos-shriya-saran-jayam-ravi-and-other-celebs-get-spotted-awards-show-476994|access-date=2020-11-25|website=PINKVILLA|language=en|archive-date=31 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531132056/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/photos-shriya-saran-jayam-ravi-and-other-celebs-get-spotted-awards-show-476994|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTrivikram Srinivas
Produced byS. Radha Krishna
Written byTrivikram Srinivas
Starring
Music byS. Thaman
CinematographyP. S. Vinod
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Production
company
Release date
  • 11 October 2018 (2018-10-11)[1]
Running time
162 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹60 crore[3]
Box officeest. ₹190 crore[4]

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (transl. Veera Raghava along with Aravinda) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.[2][5] The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Pooja Hegde alongside Jagapathi Babu, Naveen Chandra, Eesha Rebba and Sunil. S. Thaman composed the soundtrack, in his official 100th musical composition.

The film follows Veera Raghava Reddy, who returns from London. After a brutal attack that leaves his father dead, Raghava seeks to break the cycle of violence instead of avenging him. He leaves for Hyderabad, where he meets Aravinda and her family, and is compelled to protect them. As his relationship with Aravinda grows, he attempts to end the generational blood feud.

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava was released theatrically on 11 October 2018 to positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde and Jagapathi Babu, the emotional depth of the story, action choreography, Trivikram's writing and direction, and Thaman's soundtrack and background score. The film was a major commercial success, opening to ₹60 crore and grossing ₹190 crore worldwide, becoming the third highest-grossing Telugu film of 2018.[6][5][7] Jagapathi Babu won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance.

Plot[edit | edit source]

In Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, a 30-year feud divides the villages of Kommaddi and Nallagudi, led by Narappa Reddy and Basi Reddy, respectively. The ongoing conflict has caused extensive suffering, especially for the families involved. The reason why this feud started is because 30 years ago Basi Reddy was playing cards with a villager from Kommaddi. When the villager won, Basi reddy refused to pay 5 rupees as part of the bet. The villager insulted him for being arrogant and Basi Reddy beheaded him as he got angry. Because of this, the feud started and both Basi Reddy and Narappa Reddy lost their fathers in this fight. 30 years later, Narappa Reddy eagerly anticipates the return of his son, Veera Raghava Reddy, who has been in London for the past 12 years for his studies. However, on their way home from the railway station, they are ambushed by Basi Reddy's men, resulting in the deaths of Narappa Reddy and his brother-in-law. Raghava survives the attack and retaliates by killing Basi Reddy's men and stabbing Basi Reddy in the neck, leaving him presumed dead.

Raghava returns home with his father's and uncle's bodies, leaving his family devastated. His grandmother, Jeji, and his henchman's wife, Nagamani, help him reconsider the cycle of violence, leading him to leave for Hyderabad in hopes that his absence will reduce hostilities between the villages. In Hyderabad, Raghava befriends Neelambari, a mechanic, and rescues Aravinda, the daughter of lawyer Saradhi, from goons who hold a grudge against her father. When Neelambari is arrested for unknowingly carrying Raghava’s gun, Raghava seeks Saradhi's help to secure his release. Saradhi agrees to help if Raghava will protect his daughters, Aravinda and Sunanda, from the threats against them. Raghava agrees and soon bonds with Aravinda's younger sister, though Aravinda initially keeps her distance.

In Mogalrajapuram Raghava Goes To PVP Mall And Goes To Lift To Food Court To Taco Bell For Fries & Churros, Chicken Roll Meanwhile, Basi Reddy, who survived Raghava's earlier attack, convinces his son Bala Reddy to kill Raghava. During this time, Raghava shares a story inspired by his life with Aravinda's younger brother, Prateek, which is published in the school periodical. Basi Reddy's men, upon reading it, try to kidnap Prateek to lure Raghava out, but Raghava intervenes and stops the attempt without taking any lives. Realizing Basi Reddy is alive, Raghava is cautious yet determined to avoid further bloodshed. Bala Reddy, seeking revenge, kidnaps Aravinda and Prateek, but Raghava contacts Basi Reddy, threatening his son's life if his family members are not released. After ensuring their safety, Raghava decides to leave Hyderabad at Saradhi's request, but not before recounting his past to Aravinda and her family. Intrigued, Aravinda decides to create a documentary on the village factions and travels to Kommaddi, accompanied by Neelambari. In Kommaddi, she learns more about the conflict and grows closer to Raghava, confessing her feelings for him over the phone.

Raghava later attends a conference with Bala Reddy and influential ministers, attempting to broker a peace treaty between the villages. Although Bala Reddy initially resists, Raghava eventually convinces him. However, Basi Reddy, upon learning of the peace effort, kills his son in a rage. When one of Basi Reddy's henchmen identifies Aravinda as Raghava's love interest, Basi Reddy takes her and Neelambari hostage.

In a final showdown, Basi Reddy calls Raghava to a field, where he wounds Aravinda and Neelambari in a bid to provoke Raghava into a fight. Enraged, Raghava resists, reluctant to continue the cycle of violence. Basi Reddy then reveals that he killed Bala Reddy and framed Raghava, hoping to reignite the feud. Two of Basi Reddy's men, witnessing Raghava's restraint, realize Basi Reddy's ruthlessness and take Aravinda and Neelambari to a hospital. Left with no other option, Raghava kills Basi Reddy, setting the field ablaze to obscure the evidence. Afterwards, Raghava confesses to Basi Reddy's widow, who agrees to end the cycle of violence by publicly claiming that Basi Reddy killed his son and then fled. She files a police report to corroborate her claim, and Raghava nominates her as the MLA, which she accepts to bring peace to the villages.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The discussion for this film began with N. T. Rama Rao Jr., when Rao was shooting Nannaku Prematho in 2015 and finally materialised in 2018.[8] Pooja Hegde was selected to collaborate with Rao for the first time.[9] Anirudh Ravichander, who was initially signed on composing the music was replaced by S. Thaman after the failure of Agnyaathavaasi.[10] Natarajan Subramaniam was signed as the cinematographer initially, but dropped out and P. S. Vinod stepped in.[11]

The shooting for the film began on 6 April 2018 with an action sequence in Ramoji Film City of Hyderabad.[12] Filming also took place in Pollachi in June.[13] The shoot was completed in September 2018.[14] Pooja Hegde dubbed her voice in Telugu for the first time in this film.[15]

Themes[edit | edit source]

"In most of the films based on Rayalaseema factionalism, only the act of violence was glorified; however, none of those films focused on the aftermath of a war. Both Jr NTR and I became interested in starting our story with a bloody act of war to give the film a context and then explore how the protagonist shuns that path to bring peace. Later, when I came up with the idea of focusing on the lives of women and how families are torn apart due to such violence, it gave us a lot more depth to explore."

Trivikram on why he chose such genre[16]

Aravinda Sametha is based on the factionalism present in the region of Rayalaseema, a theme which was dominant in Telugu cinema during late 1990s and early 2000s.[16]

Music[edit | edit source]

Main article: Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (soundtrack)

The soundtrack album of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava features four songs composed by S. Thaman, with one song being added in the extended soundtrack of the film.[17] The film was his official 100th musical composition.[citation needed] The audio rights were of the film were purchased by Zee Music Company. Lyrics for the songs were written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Ramajogayya Sastry, and Penchal Das. Initially, the makers planned to release the full audio album directly into the market, without hosting any audio launch event for the film.[18]

The first single track titled "Anaganaganaga" was released on 15 September 2018.[19] On 18 September 2018, the makers unveiled the second single track titled "Peniviti" sung by Kaala Bhairava, which was termed as an intense, raw, rustic number.[20] The lyrical video of Yeda Poyinadu was released on 25 September 2018.[21][22]

The tracklist was unveiled on 19 September 2018, and the complete soundtrack album was unveiled the following day, on 20 September 2018.[23]

Marketing and release[edit | edit source]

On 19 May 2018, the title of the film was revealed as Aravinda Sametha.[24] Jr. NTR was featured in a chiseled avatar who worked out extensively with international trainer Lloyd Stevens for his new look for the film.[25] Also S. Thaman's background music in the motion poster was appreciated by fans.[26] The promotions of the film were commence on 10 September 2018.[27]

A pre-release event was held on 2 October 2018, at H.I.C.C. Novotel hotel in Hyderabad, where the makers also launched the theatrical trailer of the film.[28] The trailer received predominantly positive response from all corners.[29]

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava was released theatrically on 11 October 2018. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Idhu Ennoda Jilla.[30] The film's Japanese Blu-ray was officially released on 3 April 2024.[31]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating, "An emotional drama camouflaged in a commercial exterior, here's a film that's courageous to stand apart from slapstick madness. Trivikram's treatment of this plot scores over his indulgence as Jr NTR delivers another fine performance".[32]

Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Tarak plays his role with a notable maturity that is gained through many films over the course of 18 years. Aravindha is Pooja’s plum role that allows her to capitalize on her strengths."[33]

Janani K India Today gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a commercial actioner backed by Trivikram's engaging script and Jr NTR's excellent performance. After the debacle of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnyaathavaasi, director Trivikram Srinivas has bounced back with Jr NTR's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava" The review also praised Hegde, noting, "She has done a commendable job as a documentary filmmaker and a student of anthropology."[34]

News18 gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR elevates tried-tested story of factionalism".[35] Priyanka Sundar of Hindustan Times gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR is the torchbearer of peace in a film on factionalism".[36]

Hemanth Kumar CR of Firstpost wrote "Jr NTR captures the moral dilemma of Raghava quite spectacularly. Pooja Hegde makes a good impression with her role, and for a change, she becomes an intrinsic part of the narrative."[37] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Pooja Hegde is impressive as Aravinda. The strength of Aravinda Sametha... is in its writing. Trivikram, with some help from Penchal Das, gives us a film where characters speak the Rayalaseema dialect as though they've done it all their life."[38]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Date of ceremony Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
17 February 2019 TSR– TV9 National Film Awards Best Heroine Pooja Hegde Won [39][40]
10 August 2019 Sakshi Excellence Awards Best Actress Pooja Hegde Won [41][42]
Most Popular Actress of the Year Pooja Hegde Won
15 & 16 August 2019 8th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Film – Telugu Haarika & Hasinee Creations Nominated [43]
Best Director – Telugu Trivikram Srinivas Nominated
Best Actor – Telugu N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Nominated
Best Music Director – Telugu S. Thaman Nominated
Best Lyricist – Telugu (Peniviti) Ramajogayya Sastry Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu (Peniviti) Kaala Bhairava Nominated
21 December 2019 66th Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Nominated [44][45]
Best Actress – Telugu Pooja Hegde Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Jagapati Babu Won
Best Music Director – Telugu S. Thaman Nominated
Best Lyricist – Telugu (Peniviti) Ramajogayya Sastry Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu (Peniviti) Kaala Bhairava Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu (Reddamma Thalli) Mohana Bhogaraju Nominated
29 September 2019 17th Santosham Film Awards Best Comedian Sunil Won [46]
Best Music Director S. Thaman Won

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 8 October 2018. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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