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{{short description|Telugu-language historical drama film}} | {{short description|Telugu-language historical drama film}} | ||
{{about| | {{about|the 2022 film|the book of [[Mahabharata]]|Virata Parva}} | ||
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| name = Virata Parvam | | name = Virata Parvam | ||
| image = Virata Parvam poster.jpg | | image = Virata Parvam poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --> | | native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --> | ||
| director = Venu Udugula | | director = Venu Udugula | ||
| producer = [[ | | producer = Sudhakar Cherukuri<br />Srikanth Chundi<br/>[[Rana Daggubati]] | ||
| writer = Venu Udugula | | writer = Venu Udugula | ||
| starring = [[Sai Pallavi]]<br /> | | starring = [[Sai Pallavi]]<br/>Rana Daggubati<!--Don't change the order. Pallavi is credited first on the billing block--> | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| music = Suresh Bobbili | | music = Suresh Bobbili | ||
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| studio = Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas<br/>[[Suresh Productions]] | | studio = Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas<br/>[[Suresh Productions]] | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|2022|06|17|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 150 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=Virata Parvam completes censor formalities – Decent runtime locked |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/virata-parvam-completes-censor-formalities-decent-runtime-locked.html |website=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu]] |date=14 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = {{INR|15}} [[crore]]<ref name="budget">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title='Virata Parvam' day 1 box office collection: Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi starrer sees a lukewarm opening|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/virata-parvam-day-1-box-office-collection-rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-starrer-sees-a-lukewarm-opening/articleshow/92294630.cms|website=The Times Of India}}</ref> | ||
| gross = | | gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|12}} crore<ref name="toi">{{cite web |title=How much did Nani's 'Ante Sundaraniki' and Rana Daggubati's 'Virata Parvam' collect at the Tollywood box office?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/how-much-did-nanis-ante-sundaraniki-and-rana-daggubatis-virata-parvam-collect-at-the-tollywood-box-office/articleshow/92546835.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 June 2022}}</ref><!--MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO A RELIABLE SOURCE WITH AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION OF FACT CHECKING. NO BLOGS, NO IMDB--> | ||
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'''''Virata Parvam'''''{{efn|Alternatively spelt ''Viraata Parvam''}} is | '''''Virata Parvam'''''{{efn|Alternatively spelt ''Viraata Parvam''}} ({{translation|[[Virata Parva|The book of Virata]]}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama|period]] [[romantic film|romantic]] [[action drama film]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/virata-parvam-trailer-out-now-rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-redefine-romance-and-revolt-1958675-2022-06-05|title=Virata Parvam trailer out now. Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi redefine romance and revolt|first1=Samriddhi Srivastava|last1=MumbaiJune 5|first2=2022UPDATED|last2=June 5|first3=2022 19:04|last3=Ist|website=India Today}}</ref> written and directed by Venu Udugula, and produced by [[Suresh Productions]] and SLV Cinemas. The film stars [[Sai Pallavi]] and [[Rana Daggubati]] while [[Priyamani]], [[Nandita Das]], [[Naveen Chandra]], [[Zarina Wahab]], [[Easwari Rao]], and [[Sai Chand]] play supporting roles. Set in [[Telangana]] region in the 1990s amidst the [[Naxalite|Naxalite movement]], the film tells the story of Vennala (Pallavi), a young woman who is in pursuit of her love with Ravi Shakar (Daggubati), a Naxal leader. | ||
The film has music composed by Suresh Bobbili | Principal photography began in July 2019 and ended in December 2020, with filming locations including [[Vikarabad]], [[Warangal]], and [[Hyderabad]] in [[Telangana]], and [[Kerala]]. The film has music composed by Suresh Bobbili with cinematography by Dani Sanchez-Lopez and Divakar Mani. Initially scheduled to release on 30 April 2021, it has been postponed due to the [[COVID-19]] situation in India. ''Virata Parvam'' was released theatrically on 17 June 2022. Despite positive reviews from critics, the film performed poorly at the box office, grossing {{INR|12}} [[crore]] against a budget of {{INR|15}} crore.<!--No citations are required in the article lead per [[MOS:LEADCITE]], as long as the content is cited in the article body, as it should be. Do not add missing-citation tags like {{cn}} to the lead. If necessary, {{not verified in body}} can be used, or the content removed.--> | ||
==Plot== | |||
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Vennela was born in 1973 in [[Warangal district]], amidst a cross-fire between the [[Naxals]] and the police. She grows up listening to the poetry of her father and is later inspired by the writings of Ravi Shankar (known as Comrade Ravanna), a Naxal leader who uses the [[pen name]] Aranya. Vennela becomes obsessed with Ravi's works, therefore admiring and loving him. | |||
In 1992, the [[Andhra Pradesh Police|state police]] probes her village under suspicion that the villagers are sympathetic to the Naxals. They thrash Vennela's father severely as he objects to their actions. Vennela scolds the police in retaliation but they harass her. Ravi's troop arrives and ambushes the police. Ravi assures the safety of the villagers, impressing Vennela. | |||
Vennela calls off the wedding with her cousin by telling him that she is deeply in love with Ravi, much to the dismay of her parents. She leaves her house the following day in pursuit of Ravi and writes to her parents not to search for her. Vennela meets Vidyadhar Rao in [[Karimnagar]] who publishes Ravi's books. She requests him to give Ravi's address but Rao declines to help her. He gets arrested by the police as she leaves the place. Vennela enquires and finds out Ravi's house. She meets his mother who tells her that Ravi left the place seven years ago and she has been waiting for him ever since. Vennela promises to deliver her letter to him and bring him back. | |||
Vennela continues her search and learns that she can find Ravi at the [[Bhupalpally]] degree college. However, Vennela is frisked by the police who suspect her to be a Naxal sympathizer. The police bring her to the college to confirm her identity, only to engage in a shootout with Ravi's troop. Unable to meet him there, Vennela reaches out to Shakuntala, a human rights activist, and confesses her love for Ravi. Shakuntala arranges Vennela's meeting with Ravi but Ravi politely declines her proposal by saying he doesn't believe in love. | |||
Meanwhile, the police arrive at that place and surround the building. Vennela helps to set up the explosives so that Ravi's troop can escape, however, she gets caught by the police. Ravi rescues her later that night and shelters her at Shakuntala's home. Vennela then decides to join the Naxals in the forest against Shakuntala's advice. Sammaiah, a senior party leader appreciates her spirit and recommends her to Ravi's troop. While Ravi initially rejects her recruitment, he lets her join based on Bharathakka's suggestion. Vennela takes up the arms and earns the party's appreciation for her humanitarian approach to the Naxal movement. | |||
Sometime later, Sammaiah is caught by the police who threaten to expose his fraud of using the Naxal movement for financial benefits. He rejoins Ravi's troop to act as a covert agent of the police. Meanwhile, Vennela handovers the letter to Ravi and requests him to meet his mother. Based on a tip by Sammaiah, the police attack Ravi while he's meeting his mother. Ravi and Vennela fend off the police and escape. That night, Sammaiah kills 11 members of Ravi's troop by launching an assault on them and escapes. Sammaiah publicly claims that the Naxal movement has lost its ideals, therefore, it is infiltrated by his coverts who would work for the police. | |||
Police send a false message from the party to Ravi which instructions him to weed out the covert in his troop. Raghu who was always wary of Vennela tells that she is the covert as she was Sammaiah's recruit. Bharatakka seconds him by proving that Vennela entered their troop using a string of lies. Bharatakka beats up Vennela asking for her confession but she pleads innocence. Vennela tries to submit her lost diary as proof of her innocence, only in vain. Regardless, Bharatakka confirms to Ravi that Vennela is the covert. | |||
Ravi takes Vennela to a secluded place in the forest. Ravi confesses his love for Vennela but feels that she betrayed him. Angry and resentful, Ravi shoots Vennela into the adjoining waterfalls. Raghu and Bharatakka rush to Ravi and tell him that the message was fake. Distressed Ravi retrieves Vennela's body from the waters and sobs in grief, as do others. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Sai Pallavi]] as Vennela | * [[Sai Pallavi]] as Vennela | ||
* [[Rana Daggubati]] as Dr. Ravi Shankar | * [[Rana Daggubati]] as Dr. Ravi Shankar [[Pseudonym|aka]] Comrade Ravanna and 'Aranya' | ||
* [[Priyamani]] as Comrade Bharathakka | * [[Priyamani]] as Comrade Bharathakka | ||
* [[Nandita Das]] | * [[Nandita Das]] as Shakuntala | ||
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as Comrade Raghu | |||
* [[Naveen Chandra]] | * [[Zarina Wahab]] as Ravi's mother | ||
* [[Zarina Wahab]] | * [[Easwari Rao]] as Vennela's mother | ||
* [[Easwari Rao]] | * [[Sai Chand]] as Vennela's father | ||
* [[Sai Chand]] | * [[Rahul Ramakrishna]] as Vennela's cousin | ||
* [[Nivetha Pethuraj]] as Naxalite ([[cameo appearance]]) | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
=== Development === | === Development === | ||
In June 2018, Udugula stated that his second venture would be a period love story set in the backdrop of | In June 2018, Venu Udugula stated that his second directorial venture would be a period love story set in the backdrop of the 1990s, and it would be a "commercial entertainer" focusing on politics and action, apart from being centered on romance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Venu Udugula to direct a period love story - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/venu-udugula-to-direct-a-period-love-story/articleshow/64463648.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Sai Pallavi]] and [[Rana Daggubati]] were signed to play the lead roles in November 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-11-01|title=Rana Daggubatti to work with Venu Udugula for Virata Parvam 1992|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-to-work-with-venu-udugula-for-virata-parvam-1992?/articleshow/66460312.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-03|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi to be seen in Venu Udugula's 'Virata Parvam 1992'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-be-seen-venu-udugulas-virata-parvam-1992-91021|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The film was launched in June 2019 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Rana, Sai Pallavi's Virata Parvam launched|url=https://telanganatoday.com/rana-sai-pallavis-virata-parvam-launched|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
The film is set during the [[Naxalism|Naxal movement]] which happened in [[Telangana]] in the 1990s. Udugula wrote the story from the events he witnessed from his childhood in [[Warangal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rana Daggubati resumes shooting for Virata Parvam in the new normal - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-resumes-shooting-for-virata-parvam-in-the-new-normal/articleshow/79496074.cms |access-date=2020-12-15 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Pallavi's character Vennela is based on Thumu Sarala, a 16-year-old girl from [[Warangal district]]. Sarala quit her studies in 1992 and enrolled herself in the [[Peoples War Group (Maoist)|Peoples War Group]] to join the [[Naxals|naxalites]] in their cause. However, Sarala was killed by the naxals a month later under mysterious circumstances. Udugula felt the need to bring this story onto the screen, depicting the incident and the politics behind it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kusuma |first=Sekher |date=2022-06-16 |title=Thumu Sarala: ఆ సరళే ఈ సాయి పల్లవి.. అన్నలే కొట్టి చంపేసి బూడిద చేసి.. 'విరాటపర్వం' రియల్ స్టోరీ |trans-title=Thumu Sarala: Sai Pallavi plays Sarala who was killed and burnt to ashes by the comrades. Virata Parvam real story |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sai-pallavi-virata-parvam-toomu-sarala-brother-toomu-mohan-rao-reveals-virata-parvam-real-story/articleshow/92229159.cms |access-date= |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-15 |title=Sai Pallavi's 'Vennela' In 'Virata Parvam' Based On Real-Life Character |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/sai-pallavi-s-vennela-in-virata-parvam-based-on-real-life-character-news-202445 |access-date= |website=[[Outlook India]] |language=}}</ref> The plot, however, follows a fictional storyline and characters written by Udugula.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=2021-03-22 |title=Virata Parvam is not about Naxalite propaganda: Venu Udugula |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220321/virata-parvam-is-not-about-naxalite-propaganda-venu-udugula.html |access-date= |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=}}</ref> Following the film's release, Pallavi, Daggubati and Udugula met Sarala's family to express their condolenses.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-14 |title=Rana Daggubati, Sai Pallavi Meet Sarala, The Subject Of Their Next Film Virata Parvam |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rana-daggubati-sai-pallavi-meet-sarala-the-subject-of-their-next-film-virata-parvam-5371195.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=}}</ref> | |||
The film is titled ''Virata Parvam'', based on [[Virata Parva|the fourth book]] of the Indian epic ''[[Mahabharata]]''. The film is not related to the epic but Udugula stated that it shares several elements from that episode. “As my film has elements such as politics, conspiracy, love, vendetta and positivity, we felt that it would be an apt title,” Udugula added.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
=== Casting === | === Casting === | ||
Daggubati is cast in the role of Dr Ravi Shankar alias Comrade Ravanna.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati's first glimpse as Comrade Ravanna from Viraata Parvam - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubatis-first-glimpse-as-comrade-ravanna-from-viraata-parvam/articleshow/79716791.cms|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> For his role, Daggubati reduced his weight in order to look lean for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati's lean look leads to speculation - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubatis-lean-look-leads-to-speculation/articleshow/69041972.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-27|title='Rana Daggubati to lose weight for 'Virata Parvam 1992'?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rana-daggubati-lose-weight-virata-parvam-1992-100789|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> [[Gopichand (actor)|Gopichand]] was Udugula's first choice for the lead before Daggubati was finalised.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know Rana Daggubati was not the first choice for Virata Parvam? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-rana-daggubati-was-not-the-first-choice-for-virata-parvam/articleshow/76338245.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
In May 2019, [[Priyamani]] was cast as Comrade Bharathakka, a [[ | In May 2019, [[Priyamani]] was cast as Comrade Bharathakka, a [[Naxalite]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-03|title=Priyamani bags important role in 'Virata Parvam 1992'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/priyamani-bags-important-role-virata-parvam-1992-101160|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Adivi|first=Sashidhar|date=2020-07-09|title=Priyamani finds many firsts in Virata Parvam|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090720/priyamani-finds-many-firsts-in-virata-parvam.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> and documentary filmmaker [[Sai Chand]] was also appeared for a supporting role in the very same month.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Fidaa' father-daughter duo to appear together again in 'Virata Parvam 1992' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/fidaa-father-daughter-duo-to-appear-together-again-in-virata-parvam-1992/articleshow/69531848.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] was initially cast in the film, but due to schedule conflicts she was subsequently replaced by [[Nandita Das]] in August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Acclaimed actress Nandita Das replacing Tabu in Virata Parvam 1992? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/acclaimed-actress-nandita-das-replacing-tabu-in-virata-parvam-1992/articleshow/70618105.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film marked Nandita Das' return to [[Telugu cinema]], whose last appearance in a Telugu film was [[Kamli (2006 film)|''Kamli'']] (2006).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandita Das to star in Sai Pallavi-Rana Daggubati's 'Virataparvam'|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/08/28/nandita-das-to-star-in-sai-pallavi-rana-daggupati-virataparvam.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> [[Naveen Chandra]], Zareena Wahab and [[Easwari Rao]], and are cast in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-05-09|title=Sai Pallavi's first look in Rana Daggubati's Telugu film 'Viraata Parvam'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sai-pallavis-first-look-in-rana-daggubatis-telugu-film-viraata-parvam/article31543523.ece|access-date=2020-12-15|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Actress [[Nivetha Pethuraj]] is signed to play a crucial role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivetha Pethuraj to play a key role in Rana Daggubati, Sai Pallavi starrer Virata Parvam - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nivetha-pethuraj-to-play-a-key-role-in-rana-daggubati-sai-pallavi-starrer-virata-parvam/articleshow/79675566.cms|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Filming === | === Filming === | ||
The film was launched at a formal ceremony on 15 June 2019 by which [[principal photography]] began.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi's 'Virataparvam 1992' launched - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavis-virataparvam-1992-launched/articleshow/69801465.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Filming of the first schedule took place at Dharipally in the rural part of Telangana, which is a minor schedule being wrapped up on 1 July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi wrap up the maiden schedule of | The film was launched at a formal ceremony on 15 June 2019 by which [[principal photography]] began.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi's 'Virataparvam 1992' launched - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavis-virataparvam-1992-launched/articleshow/69801465.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Filming of the first schedule took place at Dharipally in the rural part of Telangana, which is a minor schedule being wrapped up on 1 July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi wrap up the maiden schedule of 'Virata Parvam 1992' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-wrap-up-the-maiden-schedule-of-virata-parvam-1992/articleshow/70023876.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> A lengthy schedule was held at [[Parkal]], [[Warangal]] in September 2019 with portions involving Pallavi being shot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Leaked video: Sai Pallavi's natural look from Virata Parvam 1992 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/leaked-video-sai-pallavis-natural-look-from-virata-parvam-1992/articleshow/71170729.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-19|title=Sai Pallavi's leaked video clip from 'Virata Parvam: 1992' shoot goes viral|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sai-pallavi-s-leaked-video-clip-virata-parvam-1992-shoot-goes-viral-109186|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> In November 2019, [[Jaya Krishna Gummadi]] who eventually worked on the film was replaced by Dani Sanchez-Lopez after the former opted out citing schedule conflicts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dani Sanchez-Lopez replaces Jayakrishna Gummadi as cinematographer in Virata Parvam 1992 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/dani-sanchez-lopez-replaces-jayakrishna-gummadi-as-cinematographer-in-virata-parvam-1992/articleshow/72107981.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Hollywood stunt choreographer Stefan Richter was brought on board to direct the film's action sequences.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-09|title=Hollywood stunt director for 'Virata Parvam', film has Sai Pallavi playing Naxal|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/hollywood-stunt-director-virata-parvam-film-has-sai-pallavi-playing-naxal-112025|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> Filming of some crucial scenes took place in the forests of [[Kerala]] in January 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi's 'Virata Parvam' shooting in Kerala forest - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavis-virata-parvam-shooting-in-kerala-forest/articleshow/73326851.cms|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-18|title=Rana, Sai Pallavi shoot in Kerala forest for 'Viraata Parvam'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rana-sai-pallavi-shoot-kerala-forest-viraata-parvam-116370|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> and also in forests of [[Vikarabad]] and [[Warangal]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adivi|first=Sashidhar|date=2020-05-09|title=Lucky escape for Rana's film unit in Kerala|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090520/lucky-escape-for-ranas-film-unit-in-kerala.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> It is reported that major portion of the film has been shot before it was halted due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virata Parvam's climax to spring a surprise|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/12/virata-parvams-climax-to-spring-a-surprise-18415.html|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The filming resumed in December 2020, with the final schedule taking place in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=మళ్లీ షూటింగ్ షురూ చేసిన రానా.. రాత్రి వేళల్లో చిత్రీకరణ|url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/rana-daggubati-virataparvam-shooting-resumes/articleshow/79508319.cms|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Samayam Telugu|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati looks intense as a Naxal leader in his first look from 'Virata Parvam' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubati-looks-intense-in-his-first-look-from-virata-parvam/articleshow/79715783.cms|access-date=2020-12-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| type = soundtrack | | type = soundtrack | ||
| artist = Suresh Bobbili | | artist = Suresh Bobbili | ||
| released = | | released = 30 June 2022 | ||
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = | | length = 32:33 | ||
| label = [[Lahari Music]]<br/>[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | | label = [[Lahari Music]]<br/>[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | ||
| producer = Suresh Bobbili | | producer = Suresh Bobbili | ||
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| next_title = Power Play | | next_title = Power Play | ||
| next_year = 2021 | | next_year = 2021 | ||
| misc = {{Singles | | misc = {{External media| | ||
| audio1 = {{YouTube|w4ZVDgC1ltU&t|Audio Jukebox}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Singles | |||
| name = Virata Parvam | | name = Virata Parvam | ||
| type = soundtrack | | type = soundtrack | ||
| single1 = Kolu Kolu | | single1 = Kolu Kolu | ||
| single1date = 25 February 2021 | | single1date = 25 February 2021 | ||
| single2 = Nagaadaarilo | |||
| single2date = 2 June 2022 | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The film's soundtrack and score is composed by Suresh Bobbili who worked with | |||
The film's soundtrack and score is composed by Suresh Bobbili who worked with Udugula in ''[[Needi Naadi Oke Katha]]''. The first single from the film, "Kolu Kolu"'','' written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] and sung by Divya Mallika and Bobbili, was released by [[Lahari Music]] on 25 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First single from Rana Daggubati, Sai Pallavi's ''Virata Parvam'' out - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/first-single-from-rana-daggubati-sai-pallavis-virata-parvam-out/articleshow/81212981.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Virata Parvam's first song 'Kolu Kolu' gets over 5 Million views - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/virata-parvams-first-song-kolu-kolu-gets-over-5-million-views/articleshow/81325715.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
The second single from the film,"Nagaadaarilo",written by Varam and sung by Dyavari Narendar Reddy, Sanapati Bhardwaj Patrudu, was released on 2 June 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Virata Parvam: నగదారిలో ఫుల్ సాంగ్ వచ్చేసింది.. మరో లోకంలోకి తీసుకెళ్తున్న అద్భుతమైన ప్రేమకావ్యం.. |work=Tv9telugu |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/nagadarilo-lyrical-full-song-released-from-rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-mvoie-virata-parvam-au55-720637.html/amp |access-date=2 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Kolu Kolu | | title1 = Kolu Kolu | ||
| length1 = 3:47 | | length1 = 3:47 | ||
| extra1 = Divya Malika, Suresh Bobbili | |||
| extra1 = Divya | |||
| lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | | lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | ||
| | | title2 = Nagaadaarilo | ||
| length2 = 3:18 | |||
| extra2 = Varam | |||
| lyrics2 = Dyavari Narendar Reddy, Sanapati Bharadwaj Patrudu | |||
| title3 = Chalo Chalo - The Warrior Song | |||
| length3 = 2:53 | |||
| extra3 = Suresh Bobbili | |||
| lyrics3 = Jilukara Srinivas | |||
| title4 = Aasale Nee Rekkalaithe | |||
| lyrics4 = Mittapalli Surender | |||
| extra4 = Yepuri Somanna | |||
| length4 = 3:14 | |||
| title5 = Seshappa Padyam | |||
| lyrics5 = Seshappa Kavi | |||
| extra5 = Sarath Santhosh | |||
| length5 = 2:29 | |||
| title6 = Dharulaniyu Moose | |||
| lyrics6 = Krishna Shasthri | |||
| extra6 = Swaroopa Reddy | |||
| length6 = 1:51 | |||
| title7 = Thalli Manase | |||
| lyrics7 = Deyeri Narendar Reddy | |||
| extra7 = Brinda, Sindhuja Srinivasan | |||
| length7 = 3:04 | |||
| title8 = Mogulu Meeda Vennela | |||
| lyrics8 = Mitra | |||
| extra8 = Vimalakka | |||
| length8 = 2:27 | |||
| title9 = Penchukunna Prema Kosam | |||
| lyrics9 = Mittapalli Surender | |||
| extra9 = Yepuri Somanna | |||
| length9 = 4:28 | |||
| title10 = Pain of Vennela | |||
| lyrics10 = Deyeri Narendar Reddy | |||
| extra10 = Sivani Saraswathula | |||
| length10 = 2:55 | |||
| title11 = Kolu Kolu - Love Version | |||
| lyrics11 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | |||
| extra11 = Nutana Mohan | |||
| length11 = 1:33 | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
=== Theatrical === | |||
''Virata Parvam'' was released theatrically on 17 June 2022. Earlier, in response to the direct [[OTT platform|OTT]] release rumours in September 2020, the makers rejected such claims had announced that the film is scheduled only for theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rana Daggubati's Virata Parvam not coming on OTT Platform, Makers aiming for theatrical release?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-daggubatis-virata-parvam-not-coming-on-ott-platform-makers-aiming-for-theatrical-release/articleshow/78311387.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film was scheduled for theatrical release on 30 April 2021 but was postponed in April 2021 due to the rising [[COVID-19]] cases in the country.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Viraata Parvam seals its release date: Rana and Sai Pallavi to arrive on April 30|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/viraata-parvam-seals-its-release-date-rana-and-sai-pallavi-to-arrive-on-april-30/articleshow/80511401.cms|access-date=2021-04-02|work=The Times of India}}</ref> In May 2022, the film's release date was announced as 1 July 2022 but later that month, the date was advanced to 17 June 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=6 May 2022 |title=Rana, Sai Pallavi, Venu Udugula's 'Virata Parvam' to release Worldwide In Theatres On July 1st |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rana-sai-pallavi-venu-udugulas-virata-parvam-to-release-worldwide-in-theatres-on-july-1st/articleshow/91375882.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-30 |title=Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi starrer Virata Parvam's release pushed to June 17th |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rana-daggubati-and-sai-pallavi-starrer-virata-parvams-release-pushed-june-17th-1130613 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=}}</ref> | |||
===Home media=== | |||
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virata Parvam's streaming rights bagged by Netflix|url=https://www.letsott.com/virata-parvams-streaming-rights-bagged-by-netflix-1|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-02|website=LetsOTT}}</ref> The film started streaming from 1 July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-29 |title=Sai Pallavi, Rana Daggubati's Virata Parvam gets OTT release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/sai-pallavi-rana-daggubatis-virata-parvam-gets-ott-release-date-7998999/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=}}</ref> | |||
==Reception== | |||
===Critical reception=== | |||
''Virata Parvam'' received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam's Digital Rights Acquired By Netflix|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/virata-parvams-digital-rights-acquired-by-netflix-5398717.html|website=[[News 18]]|access-date=19 June 2022|quote=The film was released on June 17. And, it is loved by fans and critics alike.}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Virata Parvam is not the kind of film that’s entertaining in the conventional sense, but it is the kind of film that stays with you".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam Movie Review: Sai Pallavi carries this beautiful and haunting naxalite drama|url=https://www.m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/virata-parvam/amp_movie_review/92277154.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Virata Parvam is a moving tale about two revolutionaries that hits the right note. With terrific performances and brilliant music, the film is sure to invoke emotions from everyone".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam Movie Review: It's a Sai Pallavi show, Rana Daggubati lends support|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/virata-parvam-movie-review-it-s-a-sai-pallavi-show-rana-daggubati-lends-support-1963590-2022-06-17|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Virata Parvam'' is a middling love story that’s buoyed by Sai Pallavi’s performance".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam review: A fierce Sai Pallavi anchors a middling love story|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/virata-parvam-review-fierce-sai-pallavi-anchors-middling-love-story-165043%3famp|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sai Pallavi as Vennela in Virata Parvam strikes a strong chord with the audience because of the range of emotions she essays so effortlessly on screen".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam movie review: A Sai Pallavi show all the way|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/virata-parvam-movie-review-a-sai-pallavi-show-all-the-way-10808801.html/amp|website=[[Firstpost]]|date=18 June 2022 |access-date=18 June 2022}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sai Pallavi's glorious performance is the only thing that keeps the love story from seeming farcical and flimsy".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virata Parvam Movie Review: Sai Pallavi, Rana Daggubati's captivating acts and climax make it a decent film|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/virata-parvam-movie-review-sai-pallavi-rana-daggubatis-captivating-acts-and-climax-make-it-decent-film-1145183%3famp|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
===Box office=== | |||
''Virata Parvam'' grossed {{INRConvert|2.5|c}} worldwide on its first day with {{INRConvert|1.5|c}} coming from [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="d1">{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/rana-sai-pallavi-virata-parvam-day-1-world-wide-collection-report-slb-1337372-page-5.html|title=Virata Parvam Day 1 Collections: సాయి పల్లవి, రానా మ్యాజిక్ ఎంత మేర వర్కవుట్ అయింది?|website=News18 Telugu|language=te}}</ref> In the first week, the film grossed {{INR|10 crore}} worldwide.<ref name="1w">{{cite web |title=Virataparvam : ప్రమోషన్స్ ఫుల్.. కలెక్షన్స్ నిల్.. సాయి పల్లవి క్రేజ్ కూడా పనికి రాలేదు|url=https://10tv.in/latest/no-collections-for-virataparvam-movie-448670.html |website=[[10TV]] |language=te |date=23 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
Despite positive reviews, the film performed poorly at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-06-30 |title=Virata Parvam {{!}} అప్పుడే ఓటీటీలోకి 'విరాటపర్వం'.. స్ట్రీమింగ్ ఎప్పుడంటే? |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/sai-pallavi-rana-daggubatis-virata-parvam-gets-ott-release-date-650546 |access-date= |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te}}</ref> ''Virata Parvam'' grossed {{INR|12}} crore worldwide,<ref name="toi" /> against a budget of {{INR|15}} crore.<ref name="budget" /> | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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