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{{Short description|2002 Telugu film}}


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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name     = Holi
| name           = Holi
| image          =
| image          = Holi (2002 film).jpg
| director      = SVN Vara Prasad
| caption        = Poster
| producer      = N Surya Prakasa Rao
| director      = SVN Vara Prasad
| writer        = SVN Vara Prasad
| producer      = N Surya Prakasa Rao
| starring      = [[Uday Kiran]]<br>[[Richa Pallod]]
| writer        = SVN Vara Prasad
| cinematography = Sarath<br />[[Sameer Reddy]]
| starring      = [[Uday Kiran]]<br />[[Richa Pallod]]
| editing        = Shankar
| cinematography = Sarath<br />[[Sameer Reddy]]
| studio        = SP Creations
| editing        = Shankar
| music          = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| studio        = SP Creations
| country        = India
| music          = [[R. P. Patnaik]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2002|8|30}}
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2002|8|30}}
| budget        =
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =  
}}
}}


'''''Holi''''' is a 2002 Telugu romantic drama film starring [[Uday Kiran]] and [[Richa Pallod]] in the lead roles.
'''''Holi''''' is a 2002 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language romantic drama film written and directed by SVN Vara Prasad. It stars [[Uday Kiran]] and [[Richa Pallod]] in the lead roles.
 
== Plot ==
Kiran works at a software firm and lives with his supportive family, including his parents, brother, and sister-in-law, who strongly believe in the idea of love marriage. Inspired by their experiences, Kiran begins to see love marriage as an ideal. Meanwhile, Sandhya, whose full name is Akhilandeswari Sandhya Kumari, joins the same software firm. Kiran quickly falls in love with her and confides in his family, who enthusiastically support his feelings. Encouraged by their advice, he expresses his love to Sandhya during a [[Holi]] celebration in her village, [[Madanapalle]]. However, Sandhya, who does not believe in love before marriage, rejects his proposal, leading to a rift between them.
 
As the story unfolds, Sandhya gradually develops feelings for Kiran. Complications arise when her marriage is arranged with someone else. The rest of the narrative follows Kiran's efforts to win her love and overcome the challenges posed by the impending marriage, ultimately leading to their union.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Uday Kiran]] as Kiran
* [[Uday Kiran]] as Kiran
* [[Richa Pallod]] as Sandhya / "Chinni" (credited as Richa Sharma)
* [[Richa Pallod]] as Sandhya / "Chinni"  
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Raja (refers to himself as C, C++, Java and Oracle)
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Ramakrishna
* [[L. B. Sriram]]
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Raja  
* [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]]
* [[L. B. Sriram]] as Sriram
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]]
* [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Kiran's friend
* [[Chalapati Rao]]
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Lakshmi, Kiran's mother
* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]]
* [[Chalapati Rao]] as Krishnam Raju, Sandhya's father
* [[Rajashree (actress)|Rajashree]] as Vasanthi
* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as JP a.k.a. Jayaprakash, Vasanthi's father
* [[Giri Babu]] as Rama Chandra Murthy
* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] as Rama Chandrayya, Kiran's father
* [[Rajashree (actress)|Rajashree]] as Vasanthi, Kiran’s sister-in-law
* [[Sri Lakshmi (actress)|Sri Lakshmi]]
* [[Sri Lakshmi (actress)|Sri Lakshmi]]
* Swetha
* Swetha
* Kavitha
* Sumeet
* [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]]
* [[Raghu Kunche]] as Sekhar
* [[Raghu Kunche]] as Sekhar
* [[Giri Babu]]
* [[Rashmi Gautam]] as Shalu
* [[Rashmi Gautam]] as Shalu
* [[Mink Brar]] as an item number in "Chamak Cham"
* [[Mink Brar]] in the item number "Chamak Cham"
{{Colend}}
{{Colend}}


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
[[R. P. Patnaik]] composed eights songs for the film.<ref>https://gaana.com/album/holi-telugu</ref>
In an audio review, Sreya Sunil wrote that "RP Patnaik comes out with some impressive, some average to above average songs".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.idlebrain.com/audio/areviews/holi.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021017215439/https://www.idlebrain.com/audio/areviews/holi.html | archive-date=17 October 2002 | title=On a Song - Telugu cinema songs - audio review - Holi - RP Patnaik, Kula Sekhar - Richa Pallod, Uday Kiran - Vara Prasad - Sreya Sunil }}</ref>
* "Ounani" - R. P. Patnaik
* "Priyathama" - [[KK (singer)|KK]]
* "Aadapillalu" - KK, [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
* "O Cheliya" - KK, [[Sadhana Sargam]]
* "Nee Manasu" - R. P. Patnaik, Sadhana Sargam
* "Chamaku Chamak" - [[Suneeta Rao]]
* "Life is Beautiful" - UK Uday Kiran, [[Anoop Sankar|Anoop]]
* "Chinthamani" - R. P. Patnaik, Sunil


== Release ==
{{Track listing
The film released to negative reviews. ''Full Hyderabad'' criticized the story and stated that "Despite its vivacious name, ''Holi'' is perhaps the dullest movie of this year, save for its clean music".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/holi/telugu/holi-movie-reviews-825-2.html|title=Holi review: Holi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com}}</ref> ''Idlebrain'' gave the film three and of five stars and praised the performances of the lead actors, the songs, and the cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-holi.html#|title=Telugu Cinema - Review - Holi - Uday Kiran, Richa Pallod, Sunil - Vara Prasad - RP Patnaik|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref>
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| all_music    = [[R. P. Patnaik]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gaana.com/album/holi-telugu |title=Holi Songs Download: Holi MP3 Telugu Songs Online Free on |publisher=Gaana.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-23 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516220232/https://gaana.com/album/holi-telugu |url-status=live }}</ref>
| all_lyrics    = [[Kulasekhar]]
| title1        = Ounani
| extra1        = R. P. Patnaik
| title2        = Priyathama
| extra2        = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| title3        = Aadapillalu
| extra3        = [[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
| title4        = O Cheliya
| extra4        = KK, [[Sadhana Sargam]]
| title5        = Nee Manasu
| extra5        = R. P. Patnaik, Sadhana Sargam
| title6        = Chamaku Chamak
| extra6        = [[Suneeta Rao]]
| title7        = Life is Beautiful
| extra7        = Uday Kiran, [[Anoop Sankar|Anoop]]
| title8        = Chinthamani
| extra8        = R. P. Patnaik, Sunil
}}
 
== Reception ==
The film was released to mixed reviews although the songs were praised.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/holi/telugu/holi-movie-reviews-825-2.html|title=Holi review: Holi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com|access-date=6 February 2020|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206015127/https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/holi/telugu/holi-movie-reviews-825-2.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' gave the film three and a half of five stars and praised the performances of the new age concept, lead actors, the songs, and the cinematography.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jeevi |date=30 August 2002 |title=Review - Holi |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-holi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200211071904/http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-holi.html |archive-date=11 February 2020 |access-date=6 February 2020 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> [[Gudipoodi Srihari]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "This is another love story, but for a change deals with responsible love and happy ending".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-holi.html|title=Love in the air|work=[[The Hindu]]|first=Gudipoodi|last=Srihari|via=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=3 December 2022|archive-date=3 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203230852/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-holi.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/telugu/review.php?id=11891506&ctid=5&cid=2430|title=Holi|last=Moviebuzz|work=[[Sify]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050107092706/http://sify.com/movies/telugu/review.php?id=11891506&ctid=5&cid=2430|archive-date=7 January 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' called ''Holi'' "an average-to-hit scale movie with so-so comedy and okay songs, mixed with neat cinematography in scenic locations. The movie can be a hit, or a good hit, because of the fact that the movie is a bit different from other movies of the same 'youthful love stories' genre".<ref>{{Cite web |last=NaChaKi |date=2002 |title=Holee Review |url=http://www.telugucinema.cc/artman/publish/holee.shtml |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021101134933/http://www.telugucinema.cc/artman/publish/holee.shtml |archive-date=1 November 2002 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]
==External links==
[[Category:Indian films]]
*{{IMDb title|1790724}}
 
[[Category:2002 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2002 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2002 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]

Latest revision as of 23:35, 3 March 2026



Holi
Poster
Directed bySVN Vara Prasad
Produced byN Surya Prakasa Rao
Written bySVN Vara Prasad
StarringUday Kiran
Richa Pallod
Music byR. P. Patnaik
CinematographySarath
Sameer Reddy
Edited byShankar
Production
company
SP Creations
Release date
  • 30 August 2002 (2002-08-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Holi is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by SVN Vara Prasad. It stars Uday Kiran and Richa Pallod in the lead roles.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Kiran works at a software firm and lives with his supportive family, including his parents, brother, and sister-in-law, who strongly believe in the idea of love marriage. Inspired by their experiences, Kiran begins to see love marriage as an ideal. Meanwhile, Sandhya, whose full name is Akhilandeswari Sandhya Kumari, joins the same software firm. Kiran quickly falls in love with her and confides in his family, who enthusiastically support his feelings. Encouraged by their advice, he expresses his love to Sandhya during a Holi celebration in her village, Madanapalle. However, Sandhya, who does not believe in love before marriage, rejects his proposal, leading to a rift between them.

As the story unfolds, Sandhya gradually develops feelings for Kiran. Complications arise when her marriage is arranged with someone else. The rest of the narrative follows Kiran's efforts to win her love and overcome the challenges posed by the impending marriage, ultimately leading to their union.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

In an audio review, Sreya Sunil wrote that "RP Patnaik comes out with some impressive, some average to above average songs".[1]

All lyrics are written by Kulasekhar; all music is composed by R. P. Patnaik[2].

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ounani"R. P. Patnaik 
2."Priyathama"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 
3."Aadapillalu"KK, Kavita Krishnamurthy 
4."O Cheliya"KK, Sadhana Sargam 
5."Nee Manasu"R. P. Patnaik, Sadhana Sargam 
6."Chamaku Chamak"Suneeta Rao 
7."Life is Beautiful"Uday Kiran, Anoop 
8."Chinthamani"R. P. Patnaik, Sunil 

Reception[edit | edit source]

The film was released to mixed reviews although the songs were praised.[3] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com gave the film three and a half of five stars and praised the performances of the new age concept, lead actors, the songs, and the cinematography.[4] Gudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu wrote, "This is another love story, but for a change deals with responsible love and happy ending".[5][6] A critic for Telugucinema.com called Holi "an average-to-hit scale movie with so-so comedy and okay songs, mixed with neat cinematography in scenic locations. The movie can be a hit, or a good hit, because of the fact that the movie is a bit different from other movies of the same 'youthful love stories' genre".[7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "On a Song - Telugu cinema songs - audio review - Holi - RP Patnaik, Kula Sekhar - Richa Pallod, Uday Kiran - Vara Prasad - Sreya Sunil". Archived from the original on 17 October 2002.
  2. "Holi Songs Download: Holi MP3 Telugu Songs Online Free on". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  3. "Holi review: Holi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com". Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  4. Jeevi (30 August 2002). "Review - Holi". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Love in the air". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022 – via Idlebrain.com.
  6. Moviebuzz. "Holi". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 January 2005.
  7. NaChaKi (2002). "Holee Review". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]