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{{Short description| | {{Short description|2021 film by Santhossh Jagarlapudi}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Lakshya | | name = Lakshya | ||
| image = Lakshya (2021 film).jpg | | image = Lakshya (2021 film).jpg | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = | | director = Santhossh Jagarlapudi | ||
| producer = {{Ubl|Narayan Das Narang|Puskur Ram Mohan Rao|Sharrath Marar}} | | producer = {{Ubl|Narayan Das Narang|Puskur Ram Mohan Rao|Sharrath Marar}} | ||
| writer = | | writer = Santhossh Jagarlapudi | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
| story = | | story = | ||
| based_on = | | based_on = | ||
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Naga Shaurya]]|[[Jagapathi Babu]]|Ketika Sharma|[[Sachin Khedekar]]}} | | starring = {{Ubl|[[Naga Shaurya]]|[[Jagapathi Babu]]|[[Ketika Sharma]]|[[Sachin Khedekar]]}} | ||
| music = [[Kaala Bhairava]] | | music = [[Kaala Bhairava]] | ||
| cinematography = Raam | | cinematography = Raam Reddy | ||
| editing = Junaid Siddiqui | | editing = Junaid Siddiqui | ||
| studio = {{Ubl|Sri Venkateswara Cinemas | | studio = {{Ubl|Sri Venkateswara Cinemas|Northstar Entertainment}} | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|12|10}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 152 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = ₹4.5 crore{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Lakshya''''' ({{Translation|Target}}) is | '''''Lakshya''''' ({{Translation|Target}}) is a 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[sports drama]] film written and directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi. It is produced by Sri Venkateswara Cinemas and Northstar Entertainment. The film stars [[Naga Shaurya]], [[Jagapathi Babu]], Ketika Sharma and [[Sachin Khedekar]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/naga-shauryas-next-with-santhossh-jagarlapudi-titled-lakshya-details-inside/articleshow/79493537.cms|title=Naga Shaurya's next with Santhossh Jagarlapudi titled ''Lakshya''. Details inside|work=[[Times of India]]|date=30 November 2020|access-date=24 January 2021}}</ref> The film was released on 10 December 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=24 November 2021|title='Lakshya' to release on December 10th|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/lakshya-to-release-on-december-10th&|website=Telugu Cinema}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
Pardhu is a gifted archer since his childhood. His grandfather notices it and spends all his earnings to admit him in Hyderabad's best archery academy. Pardhu's exemplary performance helps him easily become the state champion. He falls in love with Rithika. Pardhu becomes depressed due to the sudden demise of his grandfather and becomes addicted to drugs. He eventually realises that someone planned his downfall and introduced him to drugs through his friends. In a subsequent fight, they break his hand and he falls unconscious. However, he reaches the stadium in time to participate in finals but falls unconscious. He gets suspended after thrashing a fellow archer amid allegations of [[Doping in sport|doping]], while Rithika breaks up with him when he shoves her father to the ground. | |||
After losing everything and everyone dear to him, Pardhu becomes an alcoholic but Parthasaradhi, his father's friend, enters his life who motivates him to fight on. Pardhu trains hard with the hope that someday his right hand would work. He reconciles with Rithika and prepares to participate in the World Championships. He is shocked to learn that his right hand will never heal fully. But Parthasaradhi points out that his left hand is equally competent for archery and he needs to train his mind to cope with it. Pardhu convinces the board and participates in the championship tournament. He finally wins a medal, fulfilling his grandfather's dream. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Naga Shaurya]] as Pardhu | * [[Naga Shaurya]] as Pardhu | ||
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Parthasaradhi | * [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Parthasaradhi | ||
* Ketika Sharma as Rithika | * [[Ketika Sharma]] as Rithika | ||
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Pardhu's grandfather | * Satya Sai Srinivas as Rithika's father | ||
* [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] | * [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Krishna, Pardhu's grandfather | ||
* [[Ravi Prakash]] | * [[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Rahul | ||
* [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] as Bala, Pardhu's friend | |||
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as Pardhu's father | |||
* [[Kireeti Damaraju]] as Rajesh | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
The film was tentatively titled as ''NS20''. On 30 November 2020, the film's official title was unveiled as ''Lakshya''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tollywood Young Hero Naga Shourya's Next Titled As 'Lakshya'|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tollywood-young-hero-naga-shouryas-next-titled-as-lakshya-659310|date=30 November 2020|access-date=27 August 2021|work=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> | The film was tentatively titled as ''NS20''. On 30 November 2020, the film's official title was unveiled as ''Lakshya''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tollywood Young Hero Naga Shourya's Next Titled As 'Lakshya'|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/tollywood-young-hero-naga-shouryas-next-titled-as-lakshya-659310|date=30 November 2020|access-date=27 August 2021|work=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] of the film began on 16 September 2020<ref>{{Cite news|title=Naga Shaurya and team begins shoot for #NS20|url=https://santoshammagazine.com/2020/09/17/naga-shaurya-and-team-begins-shoot-for-ns20/?amp|date=17 September 2020|access-date=27 August 2021|work=santoshammagazine.com}}</ref> and was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 30 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Naga Shaurya wraps up shoot for sports drama 'Lakshya'|url=https://www.orissapost.com/naga-shaurya-wraps-up-shoot-for-sports-drama-lakshya/|date=30 August 2021|access-date=31 August 2021|work=[[Orissa Post]]}}</ref> | ||
== Music == | |||
Soundtrack album and background score of the film is composed by [[Kaala Bhairava]]. | |||
{{Track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = O Lakshyam | |||
| note1 = | |||
| writer1 = | |||
| lyrics1 = Rehman | |||
| music1 = [[Kaala Bhairava]] | |||
| extra1 = Hymath Mohammed | |||
| length1 = 3:57 | |||
| title2 = Saya Saya | |||
| note2 = | |||
| writer2 = | |||
| lyrics2 = Krishna Kanth | |||
| music2 = Kaala Bhairava | |||
| extra2 = Junaid Kumar | |||
| length2 = 3:54 | |||
| total_length = 7:51 | |||
}} | |||
== | == Reception == | ||
The film | Thadhagath Pathi of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 and called ''Lakshya'' "an interesting sports drama with minor flaws." In addition to the performances, Pathi appreciated the director for not dwelling on "jingoism or unnecessary commercial elements."<ref>{{Citation|title=Lakshya Movie Review: An interesting sports drama with minor flaws|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/lakshya/movie-review/88205214.cms|access-date=2021-12-18}}</ref> While praising Shaurya's acting and archery backdrop, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "The film moves at a snail’s pace and predictable lines; the only engaging factor is archery, a sport we haven’t explored in films."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2021-12-10|title='Lakshya' movie review: Well dressed but misses the bull's eye|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/lakshya-movie-review-a-predictable-sports-drama/article37924383.ece|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In another mixed review, ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' critic Ram Venkat Srikar stated: "Lakshya surely has the focus, but like the protagonist, who falls prey to substance abuse, the script too falls prey to predictability."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-10|title=Lakshya movie review: The archer hits mark, but film fails to|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/dec/11/lakshya-movie-review-the-archer-hits-mark-but-film-fails-to-2394156.html|access-date=|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{IMDb title|12780810}} | |||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:2021 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2021 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2021 drama films]] | [[Category:2021 drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian sports drama films]] | [[Category:Indian sports drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Kaala Bhairava]] | [[Category:Films scored by Kaala Bhairava]] | ||
[[Category:2021 films]] | |||
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| Lakshya | |
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| Directed by | Santhossh Jagarlapudi |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Santhossh Jagarlapudi |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kaala Bhairava |
| Cinematography | Raam Reddy |
| Edited by | Junaid Siddiqui |
Production company |
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Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Box office | ₹4.5 crore[citation needed] |
Lakshya (transl. Target) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film written and directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi. It is produced by Sri Venkateswara Cinemas and Northstar Entertainment. The film stars Naga Shaurya, Jagapathi Babu, Ketika Sharma and Sachin Khedekar.[1] The film was released on 10 December 2021.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Pardhu is a gifted archer since his childhood. His grandfather notices it and spends all his earnings to admit him in Hyderabad's best archery academy. Pardhu's exemplary performance helps him easily become the state champion. He falls in love with Rithika. Pardhu becomes depressed due to the sudden demise of his grandfather and becomes addicted to drugs. He eventually realises that someone planned his downfall and introduced him to drugs through his friends. In a subsequent fight, they break his hand and he falls unconscious. However, he reaches the stadium in time to participate in finals but falls unconscious. He gets suspended after thrashing a fellow archer amid allegations of doping, while Rithika breaks up with him when he shoves her father to the ground.
After losing everything and everyone dear to him, Pardhu becomes an alcoholic but Parthasaradhi, his father's friend, enters his life who motivates him to fight on. Pardhu trains hard with the hope that someday his right hand would work. He reconciles with Rithika and prepares to participate in the World Championships. He is shocked to learn that his right hand will never heal fully. But Parthasaradhi points out that his left hand is equally competent for archery and he needs to train his mind to cope with it. Pardhu convinces the board and participates in the championship tournament. He finally wins a medal, fulfilling his grandfather's dream.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Naga Shaurya as Pardhu
- Jagapathi Babu as Parthasaradhi
- Ketika Sharma as Rithika
- Satya Sai Srinivas as Rithika's father
- Sachin Khedekar as Krishna, Pardhu's grandfather
- Shatru as Rahul
- Satya as Bala, Pardhu's friend
- Ravi Prakash as Pardhu's father
- Kireeti Damaraju as Rajesh
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was tentatively titled as NS20. On 30 November 2020, the film's official title was unveiled as Lakshya.[3] Principal photography of the film began on 16 September 2020[4] and was wrapped up on 30 August 2021.[5]
Music[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack album and background score of the film is composed by Kaala Bhairava.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "O Lakshyam" | Rehman | Kaala Bhairava | Hymath Mohammed | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Saya Saya" | Krishna Kanth | Kaala Bhairava | Junaid Kumar | 3:54 |
| Total length: | 7:51 | ||||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Thadhagath Pathi of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 and called Lakshya "an interesting sports drama with minor flaws." In addition to the performances, Pathi appreciated the director for not dwelling on "jingoism or unnecessary commercial elements."[6] While praising Shaurya's acting and archery backdrop, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "The film moves at a snail’s pace and predictable lines; the only engaging factor is archery, a sport we haven’t explored in films."[7] In another mixed review, The New Indian Express critic Ram Venkat Srikar stated: "Lakshya surely has the focus, but like the protagonist, who falls prey to substance abuse, the script too falls prey to predictability."[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Naga Shaurya's next with Santhossh Jagarlapudi titled Lakshya. Details inside". Times of India. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "'Lakshya' to release on December 10th". Telugu Cinema. 24 November 2021.
- ↑ "Tollywood Young Hero Naga Shourya's Next Titled As 'Lakshya'". The Hans India. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ↑ "Naga Shaurya and team begins shoot for #NS20". santoshammagazine.com. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ↑ "Naga Shaurya wraps up shoot for sports drama 'Lakshya'". Orissa Post. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ↑ "Lakshya Movie Review: An interesting sports drama with minor flaws", The Times of India, retrieved 18 December 2021
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (10 December 2021). "'Lakshya' movie review: Well dressed but misses the bull's eye". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ↑ "Lakshya movie review: The archer hits mark, but film fails to". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2021.