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'''''Yatra''''' ({{trans|Journey}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] starring [[Mammootty]] in the role as [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]. Directed by [[Mahi V Raghav]], the film is based on [[padayatra]] of Reddy who served as [[List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] from May 2004 to June 2009 representing [[Indian National Congress]]. The film is produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devi Reddy under [[70mm Entertainments]] and music composed by [[K (Indian composer)|K]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/yatra.html |title=Yatra (Review) |work=Idlebrain}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced on 20 June 2018 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mammootty-plays-ys-rajasekhara-reddy-in-upcoming-telugu-biopic-yatra-directed-by-mahi-raghav-4679881.html|title=Mammootty plays YS Rajasekhara Reddy in upcoming Telugu biopic Yatra, directed by Mahi Raghavg|date=6 July 2018|access-date=8 July 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>
'''''Yatra''''' ({{translation|Journey}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] starring [[Mammootty]] in the role as [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]. Directed by [[Mahi V Raghav]], the film is based on [[padayatra]] of Reddy who served as [[List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] from May 2004 to June 2009 representing [[Indian National Congress]]. The film is produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devi Reddy under [[70mm Entertainments]] and music composed by [[K (Indian composer)|K]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/yatra.html |title=Yatra (Review) |work=Idlebrain |access-date=24 April 2022}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced on 20 June 2018 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mammootty-plays-ys-rajasekhara-reddy-in-upcoming-telugu-biopic-yatra-directed-by-mahi-raghav-4679881.html|title=Mammootty plays YS Rajasekhara Reddy in upcoming Telugu biopic Yatra, directed by Mahi Raghavg|date=6 July 2018|access-date=8 July 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>


The film was released on 8 February 2019 alongside dubbed versions in [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name="rls2">{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammoottys-yatra-release-date-revealed-780447|title=Mammootty's Yatra release date revealed|author= Nirmal Narayanan|date=13 September 2018|access-date=15 September 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/mammootty-is-an-asset-to-this-political-film-that-has-the-vibe-of-a-docu-drama/article26214559.ece |title=Yatra: The defining march |newspaper=The Hindu|date=8 February 2019 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref> Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film could not perform well commercially.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=BVS|date=3 March 2019|title=Families take sting out of biopics?|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2019-03-02/Families-take-sting-out-of-biopics/505842|work=The Hans India|access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Kumbalangi Nights becomes 2019's first Mollywood's blockbuster; Yatra, Dev fail to create impact at box-office- Entertainment News, Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kumbalangi-nights-becomes-2019s-first-mollywoods-blockbuster-yatra-dev-fail-to-create-impact-at-box-office-6139731.html|access-date=15 March 2021|work=Firstpost|first=Surendhar|last=MK|date=23 February 2019}}</ref>
The film was released on 8 February 2019 alongside dubbed versions in [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name="rls2">{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|date=13 September 2018|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammoottys-yatra-release-date-revealed-780447|title=Mammootty's Yatra release date revealed|access-date=15 September 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |title=Yatra review: Mammootty is an asset to this political film that has the vibe of a docu-drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/mammootty-is-an-asset-to-this-political-film-that-has-the-vibe-of-a-docu-drama/article26214559.ece |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=8 February 2019 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film did not perform commercially.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=BVS|date=3 March 2019|title=Families take sting out of biopics?|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2019-03-02/Families-take-sting-out-of-biopics/505842|work=The Hans India|access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Kumbalangi Nights becomes 2019's first Mollywood's blockbuster; Yatra, Dev fail to create impact at box-office- Entertainment News, Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kumbalangi-nights-becomes-2019s-first-mollywoods-blockbuster-yatra-dev-fail-to-create-impact-at-box-office-6139731.html|access-date=15 March 2021|work=Firstpost|first=Surendhar|last=MK|date=23 February 2019}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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*[[Anasuya Bharadwaj]] as [[Gowru Charitha Reddy]]
*[[Anasuya Bharadwaj]] as [[Gowru Charitha Reddy]]
*[[Sachin Khedekar]] as [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]]
*[[Sachin Khedekar]] as [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]]
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as [[Yadlapati Venkatarao]]
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as [[Y Venkatarao]]
*[[Prudhvi Raj]] as Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao
*[[Prudhvi Raj]] as Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao
*[[Vijayachander]] as Mandipalli Narayana Reddy
*[[Vijayachander]] as Mandipalli Narayana Reddy
*[[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as [[Tulla Devender Goud]]
*[[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as [[Tulla Devender Goud]]
*[[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as [[Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu]]
*[[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]  
*Thotapalli Madhu as [[V. Hanumantha Rao]]
*Thotapalli Madhu as [[V. Hanumantha Rao]]
*[[Tarun Dhanrajgir]] as N.D. Tiwari
*[[Tarun Dhanrajgir]] as [[N.D. Tiwari]]
*[[Vinod Kumar]] as K. Chennakesava Reddy
*[[Vinod Kumar]] as K. Chennakesava Reddy
*[[Nagineedu]] as Telapalli Raghavayya
*[[Nagineedu]] as Telapalli Raghavayya
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==Production==
==Production==
By early January 2018, the producers Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy under their banner 70MM Entertainments had registered the title ''Yatra'', while director [[Mahi V. Raghav]] was at the final phase of scripting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.com/tv/news/telugu/mahi-v-raghav-to-direct-biopic-on-ysr/articleshow/62364025.cms |title=Mahi V Raghav to direct biopic on YSR |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
By early January 2018, the producers Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy under their banner 70MM Entertainments had registered the title ''Yatra'', while director [[Mahi V. Raghav]] was at the final phase of scripting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Adivi |first1=Sridhar |title=Mahi V Raghav to direct biopic on YSR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/mahi-v-raghav-to-direct-biopic-on-ysr/articleshow/62364025.cms |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=4 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


===Casting===
===Casting===
Director [[Mahi V. Raghav]] said [[Mammootty]] was the first choice to play the role of [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], but it took nearly five months to bring him on board.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammootty-was-my-first-choice-play-ysr-director-mahi-interview-upcoming-biopic-78315|title='Mammootty was my first choice to play YSR': Director Mahi interview on upcoming biopic|author=Hemanth Kumar C R | date=22 March 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> In April 2018, [[Posani Krishna Murali]] was chosen to play YSR's personal assistant Sureedu.<ref>{{cite web|title=is Posani right one to play expressionless ysr aide|date=12 April 2018|access-date=18 September 2018|url=http://www.ntvtelugu.com/en/post/is-posani-right-one-to-play-expressionless-ysr-aide|work=[[NTV (India)|Ntv]]}}</ref>
Director [[Mahi V. Raghav]] said [[Mammootty]] was the first choice to play the role of [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], but it took nearly five months to bring him on board.<ref>{{cite news |last= C R |first=Hemanth Kumar | date=22 March 2018|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammootty-was-my-first-choice-play-ysr-director-mahi-interview-upcoming-biopic-78315|title='Mammootty was my first choice to play YSR': Director Mahi interview on upcoming biopic|work=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=24 April 2022}}</ref> In April 2018, [[Posani Krishna Murali]] was chosen to play YSR's personal assistant Sureedu.<ref>{{cite web|title=is Posani right one to play expressionless ysr aide|date=12 April 2018|access-date=18 September 2018|url=http://www.ntvtelugu.com/en/post/is-posani-right-one-to-play-expressionless-ysr-aide|work=[[NTV (India)|Ntv]]}}</ref>
In May, Hindi actor [[Sachin Khedekar]] was selected to play former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh [[N. Bhaskara Rao]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Bollywood Star In YSR Biopic Yatra|author=Vyas | work=[[The Hans India]] |date=5 May 2018|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-05-05/Bollywood-Star-In-YSR-Biopic-Yatra/379071/amp|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> while [[Rao Ramesh]] was chosen to play [[K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao]], a close associate of Reddy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-05-14/Rao-Ramesh-Roped-In-For-KVP-Role-In-YSR-Biopic/381221/amp|title= Rao Ramesh Roped In For KVP Role In YSR Biopic|author= Vyas |work=[[The Hans India]]|date= 14 May 2018|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> In June, [[Suhasini Maniratnam]] was cast to portray [[Sabitha Indra Reddy]], a sister figure to Reddy and the first woman Home Minister in Andhra Pradesh,<ref>{{cite news|title=Suhasini to play Sabitha Indra Reddy|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|author= SURESH KAVIRAYANI|date=20 June 2018|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/200618/suhasini-to-play-sabitha-indra-reddy.html|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> while television actress [[Anasuya Bharadwaj]] was reported to play a politician from [[Kurnool district]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anasuya-bharadwaj-to-play-politician-in-ysr-biopic-1273829-2018-06-30|date=30 June 2018|title=YSR biopic: Anasuya Bharadwaj turns politician|access-date=18 September 2018|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> In July, [[Jagapathi Babu]] was selected to feature [[Y. S. Raja Reddy]], YSR's father.
In May, Hindi actor [[Sachin Khedekar]] was selected to play former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh [[N. Bhaskara Rao]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Bollywood Star In YSR Biopic Yatra|author=Vyas | work=[[The Hans India]] |date=5 May 2018|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-05-05/Bollywood-Star-In-YSR-Biopic-Yatra/379071/amp|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> while [[Rao Ramesh]] was chosen to play [[K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao]], a close associate of Reddy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-05-14/Rao-Ramesh-Roped-In-For-KVP-Role-In-YSR-Biopic/381221/amp|title= Rao Ramesh Roped In For KVP Role In YSR Biopic|author= Vyas |work=[[The Hans India]]|date= 14 May 2018|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> In June, [[Suhasini Maniratnam]] was cast to portray [[Sabitha Indra Reddy]], a sister figure to Reddy and the first woman Home Minister in Andhra Pradesh,<ref>{{cite news|title=Suhasini to play Sabitha Indra Reddy|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|author= SURESH KAVIRAYANI|date=20 June 2018|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/200618/suhasini-to-play-sabitha-indra-reddy.html|access-date=18 September 2018}}</ref> while television actress [[Anasuya Bharadwaj]] was reported to play a politician from [[Kurnool district]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anasuya-bharadwaj-to-play-politician-in-ysr-biopic-1273829-2018-06-30|date=30 June 2018|title=YSR biopic: Anasuya Bharadwaj turns politician|access-date=18 September 2018|work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> In July, [[Jagapathi Babu]] was selected to feature [[Y. S. Raja Reddy]], YSR's father.


==Release==
==Release==
The film released on 8 February 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/yatra-trailer-mammootty-nails-the-role-of-ysr-reddy-5527481|title=Yatra trailer: Mammootty nails the role of YSR Reddy|date=7 January 2019|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref>
The film released on 8 February 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=R |first1=Manoj Kumar |title=Yatra movie trailer: Mammootty nails the role of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/yatra-trailer-mammootty-nails-the-role-of-ysr-reddy-5527481/ |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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===Box office===
===Box office===
''Yatra'' collected {{INR|5 crore}} in the first five days.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yatra box office collection Day 8: Mammootty film is a winner |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yatra-box-office-collection-day-8-mammootty-film-continues-decent-run-at-box-office-1457619-2019-02-16 |access-date=21 October 2019 |work=India Today |date=16 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The film, which grossed a total of {{INR}}14.3 crore worldwide against a budget of {{INR}}12 crore, performed poorly at the box office.<ref name="BO">{{cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|title=Tollywood Box office report - 2019: Highest grossing Telugu movies of the year|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tollywood-box-office-report-2019-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-810648|access-date=24 December 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="Deccan budget">{{cite news|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|title=Tollywood 2019 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/301219/tollywood-2019.html|access-date=15 May 2020|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Reddy|first=B. Dasarath|title=Telugu political biopics struggle to make an impact at the box office|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/telugu-political-biopics-struggle-to-make-an-impact-at-the-box-office-119041100927_1.html|access-date=15 May 2020|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=11 April 2019}}</ref> Its worldwide distributor's share was {{INR}}8.81 crore.<ref name="auto3">{{cite news|author=Vyas|title=Yatra Closing Box Office Collections Report |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2019-03-01/Yatra-Closing-Box-Office-Collections-Report/504823|work=[[The Hans India]]|date=1 March 2019|language=en}}</ref>
''Yatra'' collected {{INR|5 crore}} in the first five days.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yatra box office collection Day 8: Mammootty film is a winner |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yatra-box-office-collection-day-8-mammootty-film-continues-decent-run-at-box-office-1457619-2019-02-16 |access-date=21 October 2019 |work=India Today |date=16 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The film, which grossed a total of {{INR}} 28.5 crore worldwide against a budget of {{INR}}12 crore, performed decently at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=25 February 2019|title=Yatra 2-week box office earning: Mammootty starrer turns next big hit after F2 in 2019|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yatra-2-week-box-office-earning-mammootty-starrer-turns-next-big-hit-after-f2-2019-792611|access-date=28 October 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Its worldwide distributor's share was {{INR}} 15.8 crore.<ref name="auto3">{{cite news|author=Vyas|date=1 March 2019|title=Yatra Closing Box Office Collections Report |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2019-03-01/Yatra-Closing-Box-Office-Collections-Report/504823|work=[[The Hans India]]|access-date=24 April 2022|language=en}}</ref> Yatra Managed to collect ₹ 1.20 crore at the USA Box Office.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |title=Yatra box office collections day 1: Mammootty and Mahi V Raghav's film does good business in US and India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/yatra-box-office-collections-day-1-mammootty-and-mahi-v-raghavs-film-does-good-business-in-us-and-india/articleshow/67912443.cms |access-date=24 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=9 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 18 May 2022



Yatra
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMahi V Raghav
Produced byVijay Chilla
Shashi Devi Reddy
Written byMahi V. Raghav
StarringMammootty
Music byK
CinematographySathyan Sooryan
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
70mm Entertainments, Shiva Meka
Release date
  • 8 February 2019 (2019-02-08)[1]
Running time
126 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹12 crore[2]
Box officeest. ₹14.30 crore[3]

Yatra (transl. Journey) is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film starring Mammootty in the role as Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Directed by Mahi V Raghav, the film is based on padayatra of Reddy who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from May 2004 to June 2009 representing Indian National Congress. The film is produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devi Reddy under 70mm Entertainments and music composed by K.[4] Principal photography commenced on 20 June 2018 in Hyderabad.[5]

The film was released on 8 February 2019 alongside dubbed versions in Malayalam and Tamil.[1][6] Despite receiving critical acclaim, the film did not perform commercially.[7][8]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music is composed by K, while the lyrics are written by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri. The first single "Samara Shankham" was released on 2 September 2018 on the anniversary of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy's death.[10]

Yatra
Soundtrack album by
K
Released2019
Recorded2018-2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length21:25
LanguageTelugu
ProducerK
K chronology
London Babulu
(2017) 		Yatra
(2019)
Soundtrack
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Samara Shankham"  Kaala Bhairava 3:40
2. "Rajanna Ninnapagalara"  Vandemataram Srinivas 3:21
3. "Pallello Kala Undhi"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:00
4. "Mandhito Patugaa"  Saicharan Bhasakaruni 2:41
5. "Nee Raka Kosam"  Shankar Mahadevan 4:21
6. "Maruginava Rajanna"  Penchal Das 3:22
Total length:
 21:25

Production[edit | edit source]

By early January 2018, the producers Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy under their banner 70MM Entertainments had registered the title Yatra, while director Mahi V. Raghav was at the final phase of scripting.[11]

Casting[edit | edit source]

Director Mahi V. Raghav said Mammootty was the first choice to play the role of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, but it took nearly five months to bring him on board.[12] In April 2018, Posani Krishna Murali was chosen to play YSR's personal assistant Sureedu.[13] In May, Hindi actor Sachin Khedekar was selected to play former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Bhaskara Rao,[14] while Rao Ramesh was chosen to play K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Reddy.[15] In June, Suhasini Maniratnam was cast to portray Sabitha Indra Reddy, a sister figure to Reddy and the first woman Home Minister in Andhra Pradesh,[16] while television actress Anasuya Bharadwaj was reported to play a politician from Kurnool district.[17] In July, Jagapathi Babu was selected to feature Y. S. Raja Reddy, YSR's father.

Release[edit | edit source]

The film released on 8 February 2019.[18]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical Reception[edit | edit source]

Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Yatra feels like just its title. The route is long and you are moved to tears at times, but without any major twists or turns that leave you in awe of the whole journey".[19]

Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Beyond politics, Mahi V Raghav film Yatra, starring Mammootty, also works as a decent human drama.".[20]

Karthik Kumar of Hindustan Times gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Mammootty’s docudrama is at its best when it focuses on the padayatra, devoid of any major twists and turns that usually leave you in awe".[21]

Sify gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Political movies work more if you have a similar political bent".[22]

Venkat Arikatla Great Andhra gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "More than politics, the emotional sequences work out well for all".[23]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Yatra collected ₹5 crore in the first five days.[24] The film, which grossed a total of ₹ 28.5 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹12 crore, performed decently at the box office.[25] Its worldwide distributor's share was ₹ 15.8 crore.[26] Yatra Managed to collect ₹ 1.20 crore at the USA Box Office.[27]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Narayanan, Nirmal (13 September 2018). "Mammootty's Yatra release date revealed". International Business Times. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (30 December 2019). "Tollywood 2019". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (22 December 2019). "Tollywood Box office report - 2019: Highest grossing Telugu movies of the year". International Business Times. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. ↑ "Yatra (Review)". Idlebrain. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mammootty plays YS Rajasekhara Reddy in upcoming Telugu biopic Yatra, directed by Mahi Raghavg". Firstpost. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 February 2019). "Yatra review: Mammootty is an asset to this political film that has the vibe of a docu-drama". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  7. ↑ Prakash, BVS (3 March 2019). "Families take sting out of biopics?". The Hans India. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  8. ↑ MK, Surendhar (23 February 2019). "Kumbalangi Nights becomes 2019's first Mollywood's blockbuster; Yatra, Dev fail to create impact at box-office- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  9. ↑ Neeshita Nyayapati (8 July 2018). "Powerful teaser of Mahi V Raghav and Mammootty's 'Yatra' released!". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Yatra song Samara Shankham is about YSR Reddy's famous walkathon". Indian Express. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
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