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{{Short description|2021 | {{Short description|2021 film by Naresh Kuppili}} | ||
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| image = Paagal poster.jpg | | image = Paagal poster.jpg | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = Naresh Kuppili | | director = Naresh Kuppili | ||
| producer = [[Bekkem Venugopal]] | | producer = [[Bekkem Venugopal]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| based_on = | | based_on = | ||
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Vishwak Sen]] | | starring = {{Ubl|[[Vishwak Sen]]|[[Nivetha Pethuraj]]|Simran Choudary|Megha Lekha}} | ||
| music = [[Radhan]] | | music = '''Score'''<br/>Leon James<br/>'''Songs'''<br/>[[Radhan]] | ||
| cinematography = S Manikandan | | cinematography = S Manikandan | ||
| editing = [[Garry BH]] | | editing = [[Garry BH]] | ||
| studio = {{Ubl|[[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]|Lucky Media}} | | studio = {{Ubl|[[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]|Lucky Media}} | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|2021|8|14|df=y|ref1=<ref>https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/%EF%BB%BFvishwaksen-paagal-is-ready-to-hit-the-screens-on-august-14th/0201/121161358</ref>}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 138 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = {{INR|6 [[crore]]}}<ref>https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/vishwak-sens-paagal-first-week-box-office-collections-141081</ref> ({{small|3 days}}) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Paagal''''' ({{Translation|Demented}}) is | '''''Paagal''''' ({{Translation|Demented}}) is a 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by debutante Naresh Kuppili and produced by [[Bekkem Venugopal]] under the banner of Lucky Media. The film stars [[Vishwak Sen]], [[Nivetha Pethuraj]], Simran Choudary and Megha Lekha.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/paagal-first-look-of-vishwak-sens-upcoming-film-out/articleshow/80646518.cms|title=Paagal: First look of Vishwak Sen's upcoming film out|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 February 2021|access-date=18 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/vishwak-sen-paagal-teaser-released-attracts-the-netzines-sr-767208.html|title=Vishwak Sen Paagal Teaser : ఎవర్రా.. నా లవర్ని ఏడిపించింది.. ఆకట్టుకుంటోన్న విశ్వక్ సేన్ పాగల్ టీజర్..|work=[[News18]]|date=18 February 2021|access-date=18 February 2021|language=te}}</ref> The release was postponed multiple times due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]]. The film was released on 14 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-08|title=Vishwak Sen’s ‘Paagal’ gets theatrical release date for Telugu states|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vishwak-sen-s-paagal-gets-theatrical-release-date-telugu-states-153617|access-date=2021-08-08|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
Prem is brought up to love and respect by his mother as a child but one day his mother dies of cancer. Prem disturbed by his mother's demise decides to start finding a partner that he can give the same love and affection to. Not being able to find the right person he decides to move from [[Hyderabad]] to [[Visakhapatnam|Vishakapatnam]]. In Vishakapatnam, he first meets Radha who was being taunted by a gang. Prem then fights the gang and wins her over but due to his addiction to watching TV series she decides to break up with him. He then moves on and impresses Sofie but he then finds out that she used him for his money. Later he attempts to get with another girl but she also breaks up with him leaving him to feel depressed. | |||
6 months later, Prem decides to move back to Hyderabad and there he sees MLA Raja Reddy give a speech. He then decides to "love" Raja Reddy. Raja Reddy frustrated tries to get Prem killed but with no avail. Prem decides to commit suicide by jumping off of a building if Raja Reddy does not confess his love. Unexpectedly, when Raja Reddy shows up Prem shoots him with a gun giving him the reason that he tried to get his daughter Theera killed. | |||
The story then flashes back to Vishakapatnam when Prem decides to commit suicide because the previous girl broke up with him. Theera seeing this says "I Love You" to stop Prem from jumping. Prem then goes on a hunt to find Theera which he eventually finds her. They both then start liking each other, however Theera decides to break up with Prem because she did not want to break off her engagement which would disappoint her father. She then explains that she has loved Prem since they were young and that if he decides to die then she will also. Prem then on the day of her marriage goes to see her and she tells him to leave as she does not want to be seen with him. However, her father, Raji Reddy, sees her and Prem together and decides to get her killed. Theera then gets hit with a car and seems to have died from the injuries. The movie then comes back to the present and Prem is shown to teach Raji Reddy a lesson and that Theera actually never died. They all reunite with Prem and Theera getting married. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Vishwak Sen]] | * [[Vishwak Sen]] as Prem | ||
* Simran | * [[Nivetha Pethuraj]] as Theera (Voice dubbed by [[Chinmayi|Chinmayi Sripada]]) | ||
*[[ | * Simran Choudhary as Sofie<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/paagal-teaser-vishwak-sen-promises-a-perfect-family-entertainer-packed-with-romance-action/articleshow/81086541.cms|title=''Paagal'' teaser: Vishwak Sen promises a perfect family entertainer packed with romance, action|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
* [[ | * Megha Lekha as Radha | ||
* [[ | * [[Murali Sharma]] as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Raja Reddy "Raji" | ||
* [[Rahul Ramakrishna]] as Youth leader | |||
* Mahesh Achanta as Mahesh | |||
* Indraja Shankar as Baby | |||
* [[Bhumika Chawla]] as Prem's mother | |||
*Auto Ram Prasad | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 21 September 2020, post government permitted to resume film shootings adhering to the COVID-19 protocol.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen shares a glimpse of shooting in the new normal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishwak-sen-shares-a-glimpse-of-shooting-in-the-new-normal/articleshow/78222537.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Initially he did not want to resume shooting for the film along with the sequel for ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'', with limited crew members as the scripts of both films demand a larger team. However, with a change of mind, he decided to go on with the shooting procedure with all necessary safety precautions.<ref>{{Cite web|title= | === Development and casting === | ||
Producer [[Bekkem Venugopal]] on 19 March 2020 announced the launch of their project titled ''Paagal'' with [[Vishwak Sen]] in the lead role and directed by debutant Naresh Kuppili.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=luckymedia on Instagram: ".@vishwaksens's New Movie #VS5 titled as #Paagal. The Movie launched grandly with a formal pooja today! Directed by #NareshKuppili…"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B95pcY7nIBh/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Instagram|language=en}}</ref> The film's crew members also included music director [[Radhan]], cinematographer Manikandan and editor [[Garry BH]].<ref name=":2" /> A pooja ceremony coinciding with a formal launch event was held on the same day,<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1240499127084957696|user=luckymediaoff|title=#VishwakSen’s #VS5 #Paagal started today with formal pooja! Script Handovered 📒 by #Dilraju, First shot direction by #TrinadhRao, Clap 🎬 by @RanaDaggubati, Camera 🎥 switch on by #GeminiKiran.|date=19 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1240542237005467648|user=luckymediaoff|title=#Vishwaksen's #Paagal Movie launched Grandly today! More updates soon.|date=19 March 2020}}</ref> however production was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India]]. On her scenes in the film, [[Nivetha Pethuraj]] told that "Firstly I was not asked for on screen kiss for the film by the director. The script is so beautiful just the way it is."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivetha Pethuraj on 'Paagal' controversy|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nivetha-pethurajon-paagal-controversy-imagegallery-tollywood-vebdFDjjjgdeg.html|access-date=2021-08-17|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== Filming === | |||
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 21 September 2020, post government permitted to resume film shootings adhering to the COVID-19 protocol.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen shares a glimpse of shooting in the new normal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishwak-sen-shares-a-glimpse-of-shooting-in-the-new-normal/articleshow/78222537.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Initially he did not want to resume shooting for the film along with the sequel for ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'', with limited crew members as the scripts of both films demand a larger team. However, with a change of mind, he decided to go on with the shooting procedure with all necessary safety precautions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I'm itching to get back on sets and face the camera again: Vishwak Sen - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-itching-to-get-back-on-sets-and-face-the-camera-again-vishwak-sen/articleshow/78242663.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Vishwak joined the film's shooting sets in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Feels so good to be back on sets: Vishwak Sen joins the sets of Paagal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/feels-so-good-to-be-back-on-sets-vishwak-sen-joins-the-sets-of-paagal/articleshow/78984325.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> With major portions being filmed in Hyderabad, the team headed to [[Pondicherry]] for a special song shoot at the end of November.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Vishwak Sen shoots for a song from his next film Paagal in Pondicherry - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishwak-sen-shoots-for-a-song-from-his-next-film-paagal-in-pondicherry/articleshow/79433271.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Shooting for the film was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu remake of Oh My Kadavule with Vishwak Sen officially launched - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-remake-of-oh-my-kadavule-with-vishwak-sen-officially-launched/articleshow/79987762.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Sen completed his portions of dubbing in May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tfn|first=Team|date=2021-05-25|title=Vishwak Sen Completes Dubbing For Paagal Movie|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/05/25/vishwak-sen-completes-dubbing-for-paagal-movie/|access-date=2021-08-17|website=Telugu Filmnagar|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| name = Paagal | | name = Paagal | ||
| type = soundtrack | | type = soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[Radhan]] | | artist = [[Radhan]] and Leon James | ||
| released = 2021 | | released = 14 August 2021 ({{small|Jukebox}}) | ||
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = | | length = 31:43 | ||
| language = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]] | | language = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]] | ||
| label = [[Aditya Music]] | | label = [[Aditya Music]] | ||
| producer = [[Radhan]] | | producer = [[Radhan]]<br> Leon James | ||
| prev_title = [[Jathi Ratnalu]] | | prev_title = [[Jathi Ratnalu]] | ||
| prev_year = 2021 | | prev_year = 2021 | ||
| misc = {{Singles | | misc = {{External media | ||
| audio1 = {{YouTube|S1UG5F2APLo|Audio Jukebox}}}} | |||
{{Singles | |||
| name = Paagal | | name = Paagal | ||
| type = soundtrack | | type = soundtrack | ||
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| single2 = Saradaga Kasepaina | | single2 = Saradaga Kasepaina | ||
| single2date = 31 March 2021 | | single2date = 31 March 2021 | ||
| single3 = Ee Single Chinnode | |||
| single3date = 02 June 2021 | |||
| single4 = Aagave Nuvvagave | |||
| single4date = 11 August 2021 | |||
| single5 = Kanapadava | |||
| single5date = 13 August 2021 | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Radhan]] and released by [[Aditya Music]] label. The first single from the film – the titular track was released on 10 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1369630385311678471|user=SVC_official|title=Here’s the MASSY #PaagalTitleSong from 'Mass ka Dass' @VishwakSenActor’s #Paagal 🔥💥|date=10 March 2021}}</ref> The song had lyrics written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and sung by Ram Miriyala.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paagal - Title Track (Lyrical) {{!}} Entertainment - Times of India Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/paagal-title-track-lyrical/videoshow/81446516.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The second single "Saradaga Kasepaina" sung by [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] and Purnima, with lyrics written by [[Ananta Sriram]] was released on 31 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen and Nivetha Pethuraj's ''Paagal'': First song Saradaga Kasepaina's lyrical video is out - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/vishwak-sen-and-nivetha-pethurajs-paagal-first-song-saradaga-kasepainas-lyrical-video-is-out/articleshow/81841093.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Radhan]] and released by [[Aditya Music]] label. The first single from the film – the titular track was released on 10 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1369630385311678471|user=SVC_official|title=Here’s the MASSY #PaagalTitleSong from 'Mass ka Dass' @VishwakSenActor’s #Paagal 🔥💥|date=10 March 2021}}</ref> The song had lyrics written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and sung by Ram Miriyala.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paagal - Title Track (Lyrical) {{!}} Entertainment - Times of India Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/paagal-title-track-lyrical/videoshow/81446516.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The second single "Saradaga Kasepaina" sung by [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] and Purnima, with lyrics written by [[Ananta Sriram]] was released on 31 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen and Nivetha Pethuraj's ''Paagal'': First song Saradaga Kasepaina's lyrical video is out - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/vishwak-sen-and-nivetha-pethurajs-paagal-first-song-saradaga-kasepainas-lyrical-video-is-out/articleshow/81841093.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=Paagal song Saradaga Kasepaina: Makers release lyrical video of Vishwak Sen, Nivetha starrer romantic number|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/paagal-song-saradaga-kasepaina-makers-release-lyrical-video-vishwak-sen-nivetha-starrer-romantic-number-679538|access-date=2021-08-14|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> The third single "Ee Single Chinnode" sung by [[Benny Dayal]] , with lyrics written by Krishna Kanth, was released on 2 June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen , Meghalekha and Simran Choudhary's ''Paagal'': Third song Ee single chinnode's lyrical video is out - Times of India|access-date=2021-06-02|website=The Times of India|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/paagal-song-ee-single-chinnode-lyrical/videoshow/83174130.cms|language=en}}</ref> Full video version of the first track "Paagal" was released on 8 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-09|title='Paagal' Title Song: Vishwak Sen is fun to watch - Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/paagal-title-song-vishwak-sen-is-fun-to-watch-telugu-news-292620|access-date=2021-08-11|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Paagal - Title Track {{!}} Entertainment - Times of India Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/paagal-title-track/videoshow/85167767.cms|access-date=2021-08-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The fourth single "Aagave Nuvvagave" was sung by Sid Sriram with the lyrics written by Krishna Kanthh was released on 11 August 2021. Another track "Kanapadava" was composed by Leon James and was sung by [[Anand Aravindakshan]] with the lyrics written by Prasanna Kumar Bezawada was released on 13 August 2021.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kanapadava Lyrical Song {{!}} Paagal Songs {{!}} Vishwak Sen, Nivetha Pethuraj {{!}} Naressh Kuppili {{!}} LeonJames|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXad4ZHX6yc|language=en|access-date=2021-08-14}}</ref> Soundtrack album was released on 14 August 2021.<ref>{{Citation|title=#Paagal Full Songs Jukebox {{!}} Vishwak Sen, Nivetha Pethuraj {{!}} Naressh Kuppili {{!}} Radhan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1UG5F2APLo|language=en|access-date=2021-08-14}}</ref> | ||
A critic of [[Asianet News Network|''Asianet News Telugu'']] felt that soundtrack and film score are the highlights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=విశ్వక్ సేన్ `పాగల్` మూవీ రివ్వూ..|url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/vishwak-sen-paagal-movie-review-qxtcub|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=te}}</ref> Another critic too opined the same and felt that film score composed by James, elevates the scenes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Paagal Movie Review|url=https://eveningstandard.in/paagal-movie-review/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Evening Standard|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| title1 = Paagal | | title1 = Paagal | ||
| length1 = 3:10 | | length1 = 3:10 | ||
| total_length = | | total_length = 31:43 | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| headline = Track listing | | headline = Track listing | ||
| extra1 = Ram Miriyala | | extra1 = Ram Miriyala, Mama Sing | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | | lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | ||
| title2 = Saradaga Kasepaina | | title2 = Saradaga Kasepaina | ||
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Purnima | | extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Purnima | ||
| length2 = 4: | | length2 = 4:41 | ||
| lyrics2 = [[Ananta Sriram]] | | lyrics2 = [[Ananta Sriram]] | ||
| title3 = Ee Single Chinnode | |||
| extra3 = [[Benny Dayal]] | |||
| length3 = 4:01 | |||
| lyrics3 = Krishna Kanth | |||
| title4 = Aagave Nuvvagave | |||
| length4 = 6:02 | |||
| extra4 = [[Sid Sriram]] | |||
| lyrics4 = Krishna Kanth | |||
| title5 = Amma Amma Nee Vennela | |||
| length5 = 5:32 | |||
| extra5 = Sid Sriram, Veda, Vagdevi | |||
| lyrics5 = Ramajoggaya Sastry | |||
| extra6 = [[Anthony Daasan]] | |||
| length8 = 1:21 | |||
| length7 = 2:54 | |||
| length6 = 2:37 | |||
| extra9 = Sameera Bharadwaj | |||
| extra8 = [[Anand Aravindakshan]] | |||
| extra7 = [[Rahul Sipligunj]] | |||
| lyrics9 = Prasanna Kumar Bezawada | |||
| title7 = You Are My Love | |||
| lyrics8 = Prasanna Kumar Bezawada | |||
| lyrics7 = Simran | |||
| lyrics6 = [[Anantha Sriram]] | |||
| title6 = Enno Enneno Vinnam Gaani | |||
| title9 = Kanapadava (Female Version) | |||
| title8 = Kanapadava (Male Version) | |||
| length9 = 1:21 | |||
| music1 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music2 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music3 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music4 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music5 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music6 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music7 = [[Radhan]] | |||
| music8 = Leon James | |||
| music9 = Leon James | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Dil Raju]] announced co-producing and presenting the film under the banner [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]] on February 2021.<ref name=":0" /> At the film's first look poster which released on 2 February 2021, the team announced a release date of 30 April 2021.<ref name=":0" /> However, on 18 March 2021, a new release date of 1 May 2021 was announced.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivetha Pethuraj introduced as Theera in Vishwak Sen starrer Paagal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethuraj-introduced-as-theera-in-vishwak-sen-starrer-paagal/articleshow/81563752.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was again postponed due to the second wave of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/7-telugu-movie-releases-that-got-postponed-due-to-covid-19-second-wave/|title=7 Telugu movie releases that got postponed due to Covid-19 secocnd wave|date=28 April 2021|website=Yo Vizag|access-date=1 May 2021}}</ref> | [[Dil Raju]] announced co-producing and presenting the film under the banner [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]] on February 2021.<ref name=":0" /> At the film's first look poster which released on 2 February 2021, the team announced a release date of 30 April 2021.<ref name=":0" /> However, on 18 March 2021, a new release date of 1 May 2021 was announced.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivetha Pethuraj introduced as Theera in Vishwak Sen starrer Paagal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethuraj-introduced-as-theera-in-vishwak-sen-starrer-paagal/articleshow/81563752.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was again postponed due to the second wave of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/7-telugu-movie-releases-that-got-postponed-due-to-covid-19-second-wave/|title=7 Telugu movie releases that got postponed due to Covid-19 secocnd wave|date=28 April 2021|website=Yo Vizag|access-date=1 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
As a part of a promotional strategy, the filmmakers announced that the [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] of the film will be screened only in theatres and will not be released online,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title= | === Marketing === | ||
As a part of a promotional strategy, the filmmakers announced that the [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] of the film will be screened only in theatres and will not be released online,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title='Paagal': Trailer of Vishwak Sen's film to be screened only in theaters - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/paagal-trailer-of-vishwak-sens-film-to-be-screened-only-in-theaters/articleshow/81736471.cms|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> despite the film's teaser which released online on 18 February 2021.<ref name=":1" /> Furthermore, the team planned for a 15-day promotional tour across [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] as a part of the marketing purposes.<ref name=":3" /> | |||
=== Home media === | |||
The film's digital rights were sold to [[Amazon Prime Video]] and will be premiered in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Paagal OTT Release Date Confirmed: Deets Inside|url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/ott/paagal-ott-release-date-confirmed-deets-inside-140994|access-date=2021-08-17|website=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Reception == | |||
=== Critical reception === | |||
The film generally received negative reviews criticising film’s storyline, screenplay and dragged narration, but praised Vishwak Sen’s performance and soundtrack of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desam|first=A. B. P.|date=2021-08-14|title='పాగల్' మూవీ రివ్యూ...|url=https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/paagal-movie-review-vishwak-sen-s-paagal-telugu-movie-review-1859|access-date=2021-08-14|website=telugu.abplive.com|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Paagal Movie Review: విశ్వక్ సేన్ "పాగల్ " సినిమా రివ్యూ|url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/hero-vishwaksen-paagal-movie-review-45415|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Zee News Telugu|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Paagal Review: Squandered by silly plot|url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/paagal-review-squandered-by-silly-plot|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Telugu Cinema|language=en-US}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5, and stated that "''Paagal'' is an over-drawn yet quirky love story with a flimsy storyline guiding you through it. And does have its redeemable qualities though."<ref>{{Citation|title=Paagal Movie Review: A quirky tale of love based on a flimsy story-line|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/paagal/movie-review/85323680.cms|access-date=2021-08-14}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called it "bizarre romcom drama" and felt that "The story idea of a man seeking mother’s love from his life partner is contrived; it’s time the on-screen lover boys get real and grow up."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-08-14|title=‘Paagal’ movie review: A bizarre story of finding love|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/paagal-movie-review-a-bizarre-story-of-finding-love/article35909653.ece|access-date=2021-08-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
A reviewer from ''[[The Hans India]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5, and praised performances of the cast, Sen in particlular. They, however, criticized the slow-placed narration and screenplay, writing "Overall, 'Paagal' is an average film with the same old storyline blended with some decent comedy scenes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paagal Movie Review & Rating {2.5/5}|agency=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/paagal-movie-review-rating-255-78356}}</ref> A critic of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' praised acting performances of Vishwak Sen and Murali Sharma and added that "The biggest flaw in 'Paagal' is that it has a very unevolved idea of love at its core."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Paagal Movie Review: A muddled love story where romance is a farce|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/paagal-movie-review-muddled-love-story-where-romance-farce-857236|access-date=2021-08-14|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> [[Sakshi (newspaper)|''Sakshi'']]'s Anji Shetty opined that acting performances of lead actors, music and cinematography are it's positives, while film's screenplay is its negative.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=పాగల్ మూవీ రివ్యూ|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/paagal-movie-review-and-rating-telugu-1387433|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref> ''[[Eenadu]]'' criticized the film's screenplay and praised Vishwak's performance, film score and cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paagal Movie Review: పాగల్ సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే..? - telugu news vishwaksen starer paagal review|url=https://www.eenadu.net/cinema/latestnews/telugu-news-vishwaksen-starer-paagal-review/0201/121166563|access-date=2021-08-14|website=www.eenadu.net|language=te}}</ref> | |||
In it's review, [[NTV (Indian TV channel)|''NTV'']] stated – "‘Paagal’ has got a strong premise. But the narration is too misguided to save the story from seeming frivolous."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Review: Paagal|url=https://english.ntvtelugu.com/review-paagal/|access-date=2021-08-14|website=English|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' called it "a half-baked romcom", adding that the film is "cheesy, unnatural, half-baked bag of borrowings".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Paagal movie review|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/140821/paagal-movie-review.html|access-date=2021-08-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Mukesh Manjunath of Film Companion wrote, "Despite being a brave attempt by Vishwak Sen and Naresh Kuppili, Paagal is still only an attempt and half baked in many places."<ref>{{cite web|first=Mukesh|last=Manjunath|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/paagal-movie-review-telugu-subvert-the-romantic-genre-but-falls-into-its-traps-vishwak-sen-nivetha-pethuraj/?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=ContentSeeding&utm_campaign=PagalReview|title=Paagal Wants To Subvert The Romantic Genre But Falls Into Its Traps |access-date=August 23, 2021|archive-date=August 15, 2021}}</ref> | |||
=== Box office === | |||
The film collected a gross of ₹3.15 [[crore]] and ₹2.50 [[crore]] on the first and second day of it's release.<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin1|date=2021-08-16|title=Paagal Movie Collections: మంచి కలెక్షన్స్ తో దూసుకుపోతున్న పాగల్|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/vishwak-sens-paagal-movie-box-office-collections-69288|access-date=2021-08-17|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=te}}</ref> In the same period, the film collected a distributor's share of ₹2.64 [[crore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishwak Sen Paagal 2 days collections: ‘పాగల్’ రెండు రోజుల కలెక్షన్స్.. విశ్వక్ సేన్ బొమ్మ హిట్టా.. ఫట్టా..?|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/tollywood-actor-vishwak-sen-paagal-movie-2-days-worldwide-collections-report-pk-999526.html|access-date=2021-08-17|website=News18 Telugu|language=te}}</ref> | |||
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