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{{short description|2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film by Jeevan Reddy}} | {{short description|2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical film by Jeevan Reddy}} | ||
{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = George Reddy | | name = George Reddy | ||
| image = George Reddy poster.jpg | | image = George Reddy film poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | |||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | director = [[B. Jeevan Reddy]] | ||
| director = [[B. | | producer = Appi Reddy | ||
| producer = Appi Reddy | | writer = | ||
| writer = | | starring = {{plainlist| | ||
| starring = {{plainlist| | |||
*[[Sandeep Madhav]] | *[[Sandeep Madhav]] | ||
*Muskaan Khubchandani | *Muskaan Khubchandani | ||
*Abhay Bethiganti | *Abhay Bethiganti | ||
}} | }} | ||
| music = | | based_on = [[Personal life|Life]] of [[George Reddy]] | ||
| music = '''Soundtrack:'''<br />Suresh Bobbili<br />'''Score:'''<br />Harshavardhan Rameshwar | |||
| cinematography = [[Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti]] | | cinematography = [[Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti]] | ||
| editing = J Prathap Kumar<ref>{{Cite | | editing = J. Prathap Kumar<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 November 2019 |title=George Reddy gets U/A certificate from CFBC; runtime revealed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-gets-u/a-certificate-from-cbfc-runtime-revealed/articleshow/72141012.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408072950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-gets-u/a-certificate-from-cbfc-runtime-revealed/articleshow/72141012.cms |archive-date=8 April 2020 |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
| studio = Silly Monks Studios<br />Mic Movies<br />Three Line Cinemas | | studio = Silly Monks Studios<br />Mic Movies<br />Three Line Cinemas | ||
| distributor = [[Abhishek Pictures]] | | distributor = [[Abhishek Pictures]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|11|22}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|11|22}} | ||
| runtime = 153 minutes | | runtime = 153 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''George Reddy''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film|biographical]] [[action film]] directed by [[B. Jeevan Reddy]] starring [[Sandeep Madhav]], and debutante Muskaan Khubchandani. It is based on the life of the student leader of the [[George Reddy|same name]].<ref name="C">{{Cite web |title=Sandeep Reddy Vanga in awe of George Reddy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sandeep-reddy-vanga-in-awe-of-george-reddy/articleshow/72108773.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329055130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sandeep-reddy-vanga-in-awe-of-george-reddy/articleshow/72108773.cms |archive-date=29 March 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="M" /> | |||
'''''George Reddy''''' is a 2019 Telugu-language [[biographical film|biographical]] film directed by [[B. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{colbegin}} | {{colbegin}} | ||
*[[Sandeep Madhav]] as [[George Reddy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/george-reddy-trailer-sandeep-madhav-6059091/| | *[[Sandeep Madhav]] as [[George Reddy]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 October 2019 |title=George Reddy trailer: Sandeep Madhav starrer looks realistic and hard-hitting |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/george-reddy-trailer-sandeep-madhav-6059091/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031132856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/george-reddy-trailer-sandeep-madhav-6059091/ |archive-date=31 October 2019 |access-date=8 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pecheti |first=Prakash |title='George Reddy' comes alive on Telugu silver screen |url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-comes-alive-on-telugu-silver-screen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608161525/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-comes-alive-on-telugu-silver-screen |archive-date=8 June 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> | ||
**[[Shrinivas Pokale]] as young George Reddy<ref name="H" /> | |||
*Muskaan Khubchandani as Maya / Muskaan (Dual role)<ref name="M">{{Cite web |date=10 December 2019 |title='George Reddy' actress Muskaan Khubchandani bags a crucial role in Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-actress-muskaan-khubchandani-bags-a-crucial-role-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/photostory/72455907.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617195538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-actress-muskaan-khubchandani-bags-a-crucial-role-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/photostory/72455907.cms |archive-date=17 June 2020 |access-date=6 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
* | *Abhay Bethiganti as Rajanna<ref name="H">{{Cite web |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=22 November 2019 |title='George Reddy' movie review: The biopic falls short of being compelling |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/george-reddy-the-biopic-falls-short-of-being-compelling/article30049951.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606034713/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/george-reddy-the-biopic-falls-short-of-being-compelling/article30049951.ece |archive-date=6 June 2020 |access-date=6 June 2020 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> | ||
*[[Satyadev (actor)|Satyadev]] as Satya<ref name="ta">{{Cite web |last=Pecheti |first=Prakash |title=George Reddy: The cinematic resurrection of a revolutionary |url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-the-cinematic-resurrection-of-a-revolutionary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606015233/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-the-cinematic-resurrection-of-a-revolutionary |archive-date=6 June 2020 |access-date=6 June 2020 |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> | |||
* | *[[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Kishan Singh<ref name="ta" /> | ||
*[[Thiruveer]] as Lallan Singh<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chowdhary |first=Y. Sunita |date=2 December 2019 |title=Thiruveer is the new villain on the block after 'George Reddy' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thiruveer-george-reddy/article30137585.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202160832/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thiruveer-george-reddy/article30137585.ece |archive-date=2 December 2019 |access-date=6 June 2020 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> | |||
*[[Manoj Nandam]] as Arjun<ref name="H" /> | |||
*[[Chaitanya Krishna]] as Kaushik<ref name="H" /> | |||
*[[Devika Daftardar]] as Leela Varghesin, Reddy's mother<ref name="T">{{Cite web |title=George Reddy Movie Review: An intriguing account of the revolutionary leader, George Reddy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/george-reddy/movie-review/72179280.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328232736/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/george-reddy/movie-review/72179280.cms |archive-date=28 March 2020 |access-date=6 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
* | *Yadhamma Raju as Ram Nayak<ref name="ta" /> | ||
*Jagan Yogiraj as Jagan<ref name="ta" /> | |||
*Bunny Abiran as Manipal Reddy<ref>{{Cite web |title=From an award-winning short film to 'George Reddy' biopic, actor Bunny Abiran opens up on his journey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-an-award-winning-short-film-to-george-reddy-biopic-actor-bunny-abiran-opens-up-on-his-journey/articleshow/72956484.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926083756/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-an-award-winning-short-film-to-george-reddy-biopic-actor-bunny-abiran-opens-up-on-his-journey/articleshow/72956484.cms |archive-date=26 September 2022 |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
* | *Pawon Ramesh as Dastagiri<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2020 |title="I'm thankful to people who support me, uplift me, comfort me and bring joy to my career," says actor Pawon Ramesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-thankful-to-people-who-support-me-uplift-me-comfort-me-and-bring-joy-to-my-career-says-actor-pawon-ramesh/photostory/76247263.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619120158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-thankful-to-people-who-support-me-uplift-me-comfort-me-and-bring-joy-to-my-career-says-actor-pawon-ramesh/photostory/76247263.cms |archive-date=19 June 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Vinay Varma]] as Minister Ramayya<ref>{{Cite web |title=George Reddy will inspire generations: Chiranjeevi |url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-inspire-generations-chiranjeevi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607001110/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-inspire-generations-chiranjeevi |archive-date=7 June 2020 |access-date=7 June 2020 |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> | ||
*Laxman Meesala as Laxman<ref>{{Cite web |title=I will be seen alongside Mohan Bhagat in the film Kankam: Laxman Meesala |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-will-be-seen-alongside-mohan-bhagat-in-the-film-kankam-laxman-meesala/articleshow/75253408.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422165716/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-will-be-seen-alongside-mohan-bhagat-in-the-film-kankam-laxman-meesala/articleshow/75253408.cms |archive-date=22 April 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
* | *Sanjay Reddy as Shankar<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=P Nagendra |title=George Reddy will connect to the public, say filmmakers |url=https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-connect-to-the-public-say-filmmakers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607000539/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-connect-to-the-public-say-filmmakers |archive-date=7 June 2020 |access-date=7 June 2020 |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> | ||
* Kautilya as Police Officer | * Kautilya as Police Officer | ||
*Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Bheem Naik | *[[Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari]] as Bheem Naik | ||
*[[Sonia Akula]] as George Reddy's Sister | *[[Sonia Akula]] as George Reddy's Sister | ||
{{Colend}} | {{Colend}} | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
To prepare for the film, director [[B. Jeevan Reddy|Jeevan Reddy]] read the biopic of [[George Reddy]]. [[Sandeep Madhav]] was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy.<ref name="Z"/> Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-always-wanted-to-play-the-student-leader-from-ou-sandeep-madhav/articleshow/72111748.cms| | To prepare for the film, director [[B. Jeevan Reddy|Jeevan Reddy]] read the biopic of [[George Reddy]]. [[Sandeep Madhav]] was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy.<ref name="Z" /> Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I always wanted to play the student leader from OU: Sandeep Madhav |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-always-wanted-to-play-the-student-leader-from-ou-sandeep-madhav/articleshow/72111748.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110222759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-always-wanted-to-play-the-student-leader-from-ou-sandeep-madhav/articleshow/72111748.cms |archive-date=10 January 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near [[Gachibowli]] that resembled [[Osmania University]]. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film.<ref name="Z">{{Cite web |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=28 October 2019 |title=George Reddy: Story of a rebel |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/through-the-george-reddy-biopic-director-jeevan-reddy-hopes-to-highlight-the-relevance-of-the-student-leaders-ideals/article29813502.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612112632/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/through-the-george-reddy-biopic-director-jeevan-reddy-hopes-to-highlight-the-relevance-of-the-student-leaders-ideals/article29813502.ece |archive-date=12 June 2021 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively.<ref name="C" /> The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/201119/george-reddy-is-a-man-of-action-chiranjeevi.html| | The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively.<ref name="C" /> The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 November 2019 |title=George Reddy is a man of action: Chiranjeevi |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/201119/george-reddy-is-a-man-of-action-chiranjeevi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608161757/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/201119/george-reddy-is-a-man-of-action-chiranjeevi.html |archive-date=8 June 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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| length4 = 4:56 | | length4 = 4:56 | ||
| title5 = Jaji Mogulali | | title5 = Jaji Mogulali | ||
| lyrics5 = | | lyrics5 = Vishwas | ||
| extra5 = Indravati | | extra5 = Indravati | ||
| length5 = 3:12 | | length5 = 3:12 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | == Reception == | ||
''The Hindu'' wrote that "It [the film] had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential".<ref name="H" /> On the contrary, ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact".<ref name="T" /> ''Telangana Today'' wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film".<ref name="ta" /> ''The Deccan Chronicle'' wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/241119/george-reddy-movie-review-a-missed-opportunity.html| | ''The Hindu'' wrote that "It [the film] had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential".<ref name="H" /> On the contrary, ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact".<ref name="T" /> ''Telangana Today'' wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film".<ref name="ta" /> ''The Deccan Chronicle'' wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=24 November 2019 |title=George Reddy movie review: A missed opportunity |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/241119/george-reddy-movie-review-a-missed-opportunity.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608164032/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/241119/george-reddy-movie-review-a-missed-opportunity.html |archive-date=8 June 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''The Indian Express'' gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote, "Director B Jeevan Reddy’s film, which is set nearly 50 years ago, feels just as relevant today".<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2019 |title=George Reddy movie review: A timely film about student activism |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/george-reddy-movie-review-6132141/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127184056/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/george-reddy-movie-review-6132141/ |archive-date=27 November 2019 |access-date=11 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
== Awards and nominations == | == Awards and nominations == | ||
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| 2019 || [[Lake City International Film Festival]] || Special Appreciation Award || ''George Reddy'' || {{won}} ||style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/george-reddy-receives-special-appreciation-award-at-lake-city-international-film-festival/articleshow/72967439.cms| | | 2019 || [[Lake City International Film Festival]] || Special Appreciation Award || ''George Reddy'' || {{won}} ||style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=George Reddy receives Special Appreciation Award at Lake City International Film Festival |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/george-reddy-receives-special-appreciation-award-at-lake-city-international-film-festival/articleshow/72967439.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418173949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/george-reddy-receives-special-appreciation-award-at-lake-city-international-film-festival/articleshow/72967439.cms |archive-date=18 April 2022 |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 2021 | ||
| [[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]] | | [[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]] | ||
| Best Villain | | Best Villain | ||
| [[Thiruveer]] | | [[Thiruveer]] | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html| | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2020 |title=Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114140133/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html |archive-date=14 January 2020 |access-date=8 June 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | ||
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*{{IMDb title|11189056}} | *{{IMDb title|11189056}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2010s biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:2010s political thriller films]] | [[Category:2010s political thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu-language | [[Category:2019 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Biographical action films]] | [[Category:Biographical action films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in the 1960s]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Indian biographical films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian political thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian political thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Journalism adapted into films]] | [[Category:Journalism adapted into films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Student politics in India]] | ||
[[Category:Films about Naxalism]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 4 March 2026
| George Reddy | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. Jeevan Reddy |
| Produced by | Appi Reddy |
| Based on | Life of George Reddy |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Soundtrack: Suresh Bobbili Score: Harshavardhan Rameshwar |
| Cinematography | Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti |
| Edited by | J. Prathap Kumar[1] |
Production company | Silly Monks Studios Mic Movies Three Line Cinemas |
| Distributed by | Abhishek Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
George Reddy is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film directed by B. Jeevan Reddy starring Sandeep Madhav, and debutante Muskaan Khubchandani. It is based on the life of the student leader of the same name.[2][3]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sandeep Madhav as George Reddy[4][5]
- Shrinivas Pokale as young George Reddy[6]
- Muskaan Khubchandani as Maya / Muskaan (Dual role)[3]
- Abhay Bethiganti as Rajanna[6]
- Satyadev as Satya[7]
- Shatru as Kishan Singh[7]
- Thiruveer as Lallan Singh[8]
- Manoj Nandam as Arjun[6]
- Chaitanya Krishna as Kaushik[6]
- Devika Daftardar as Leela Varghesin, Reddy's mother[9]
- Yadhamma Raju as Ram Nayak[7]
- Jagan Yogiraj as Jagan[7]
- Bunny Abiran as Manipal Reddy[10]
- Pawon Ramesh as Dastagiri[11]
- Vinay Varma as Minister Ramayya[12]
- Laxman Meesala as Laxman[13]
- Sanjay Reddy as Shankar[14]
- Kautilya as Police Officer
- Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Bheem Naik
- Sonia Akula as George Reddy's Sister
Production[edit | edit source]
To prepare for the film, director Jeevan Reddy read the biopic of George Reddy. Sandeep Madhav was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy.[15] Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer.[16] A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near Gachibowli that resembled Osmania University. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film.[15]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively.[2] The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by Chiranjeevi.[17]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vijayam" | Chaithanya Prasad | Anurag Kulkarni | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Bullet" | Mittapally Surendar | Mangli | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Adugu Adugu" | MEGH-uh-WATT | Revanth, MEGH-uh-WATT (rap portions) | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Nalage Anni" | Charan Arjun | Charan Arjun | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Jaji Mogulali" | Vishwas | Indravati | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 19:47 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
The Hindu wrote that "It [the film] had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential".[6] On the contrary, The Times of India gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact".[9] Telangana Today wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film".[7] The Deccan Chronicle wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life".[18] The Indian Express gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote, "Director B Jeevan Reddy’s film, which is set nearly 50 years ago, feels just as relevant today".[19]
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lake City International Film Festival | Special Appreciation Award | George Reddy | Won | [20] |
| 2021 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Villain | Thiruveer | Won | [21] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "George Reddy gets U/A certificate from CFBC; runtime revealed". The Times of India. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sandeep Reddy Vanga in awe of George Reddy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "'George Reddy' actress Muskaan Khubchandani bags a crucial role in Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb'". The Times of India. 10 December 2019. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ "George Reddy trailer: Sandeep Madhav starrer looks realistic and hard-hitting". 8 October 2019. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash. "'George Reddy' comes alive on Telugu silver screen". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 November 2019). "'George Reddy' movie review: The biopic falls short of being compelling". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Pecheti, Prakash. "George Reddy: The cinematic resurrection of a revolutionary". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (2 December 2019). "Thiruveer is the new villain on the block after 'George Reddy'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "George Reddy Movie Review: An intriguing account of the revolutionary leader, George Reddy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ "From an award-winning short film to 'George Reddy' biopic, actor Bunny Abiran opens up on his journey". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ↑ ""I'm thankful to people who support me, uplift me, comfort me and bring joy to my career," says actor Pawon Ramesh". The Times of India. 7 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "George Reddy will inspire generations: Chiranjeevi". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ "I will be seen alongside Mohan Bhagat in the film Kankam: Laxman Meesala". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Kumar, P Nagendra. "George Reddy will connect to the public, say filmmakers". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (28 October 2019). "George Reddy: Story of a rebel". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "I always wanted to play the student leader from OU: Sandeep Madhav". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 January 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "George Reddy is a man of action: Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (24 November 2019). "George Reddy movie review: A missed opportunity". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ↑ "George Reddy movie review: A timely film about student activism". 22 November 2019. Archived from the original on 27 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ↑ "George Reddy receives Special Appreciation Award at Lake City International Film Festival". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ↑ "Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2020. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
External links[edit | edit source]
- George Reddy on IMDb