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| File:Gandhi Tatha Chettu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Padmavathi Malladi |
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| Written by | Padmavathi Malladi |
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| Music by | Ree |
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| Edited by | Hari Shankar TN |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gandhi Tatha Chettu (transl. Tree of Gandhi's grandfather) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Padmavathi Malladi.[2][3] The film features Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Chakrapani Ananda and Rag Mayur in lead roles.[4]
The film premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and at Jaipur International Film Festival during the same month.[5] It was released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[6][7]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film tells the story of a 13-year-old girl named Gandhi, who is deeply influenced by her grandfather Ramachandrayya’s adherence to Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. When a spokesperson for a minister, Satish, attempts to persuade the villagers to sell their land for the construction of a chemical factory, Ramachandrayya refuses, valuing a cherished tree on his property. After his passing, Gandhi takes on the responsibility of protecting the tree and faces opposition from the villagers and Satish. The narrative follows her non-violent struggle to save the tree, embodying Gandhian ideals of peaceful resistance.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sukriti Veni as Gandhi
- Ananda Chakrapani as Ramachandrayya, Gandhi's grandfather
- Rag Mayur as Satish
- Bhanu Prakash
- Nehal Anand Kunkuma
- Raghu Ram
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
All music is composed by Ree.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Uthuthi" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Kanakavva | 2:56 |
| 2. | "Dhagad Pilla[8]" | Kasarla Shyam | Rahul Sipligunj | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Ole Sandhamama" | Kasarla Shyam | Divya Maalika | 1:24 |
| 4. | "Gandhi Maate" | Viswa | Meghanaa Naidu, Sindhuja Tanuku, Swetha Ponnapalli, Krishna Lasya, Sweeya Lakshmi, Gopika | 2:57 |
Release[edit | edit source]
Gandhi Tatha Chettu premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and other film festivals.[9] It was later released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[10] It was released on Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win on 21 March 2025.[11]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a positive review with appreciation for direction and, performances of lead cast.[12] BH Harsh of The New Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Gandhi Tatha Chettu accomplishes just that, leaving us emotional with its simplicity and wholesomeness" with a particular praise for the actor Ananda Chakrapani.[13] The Times of India too gave the same rating and stated, "while its slow-burn approach requires patience, the moral takeaway and artistic execution make it worthwhile".[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gandhi Tatha Chettu". Central Board of Film Certification.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (21 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' director Padmavati Malladidiscusses the film's journey". thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Sukumar: వినోదం.. సందేశమున్న మంచి చిత్రమిది". EENADU (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (9 January 2025). "Gandhi Tatha Chettu trailer: A little girl's Gandhian fight to save her grandfather's tree". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 January 2025). "Director Padmavathi Malladi on the making of 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu', a crowdsourced Telugu indie film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (1 January 2025). "Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Veni's Gandhi Tatha Chettu to Release on January 24th". thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Telugu, ntv (1 January 2025). "Gandhi Tatha Chettu: జనవరి 24న సుకుమార్ కూతురు 'గాంధీ తాత చెట్టు' రిలీజ్". NTV Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "'Dhagad Pilla' from Gandhi Tatha Chettu is an energising folk number". Cinema Express. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ Prakash, B. V. S. (2 January 2025). "Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Makes Her Debut in Award-Winning Drama". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "'Pushpa' Director Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Shaved Her Head For Debut Film 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu'". Times Now. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ S, Hari Prasad. "OTT Telugu Movie: సైలెంట్గా ఓటీటీలోకి వచ్చేసిన సుకుమార్ కూతురు నటించిన మూవీ.. ఎక్కడ చూడాలంటే?". Hindustantimes Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 26 March 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: A heartfelt tribute to Gandhian principles and rural innocence". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (25 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: An earnest tale about fighting for the present and future". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ "Gandhi Tatha Chettu Movie Review : A Soulful Tale of Peace, Persistence, and Values". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2025.