Summary
Jai Bolo Telangana (transl. Hail Telangana!) is a 2011 Telugu-language historical drama film based on the Telangana Movement, produced & directed by N.Shankar on Mahalakshmi Arts banner and Cinematography by T. Surendra Reddy. Starring Jagapathi Babu, Smriti Irani, Meera Nandan, Sandeep Singh and music composed by Chakri. Beginning with the 1948 movement against the annexing of Seemandhra region with Hyderabad into state of andhra pradesh, and the circumstances that arose since then, the movie covered the significant events until the tumultuous days at Osmania University in 2009. With the police beating up many peaceful Telangana agitators and Telangana people committing suicide for the formation of a separate Telangana state- all real life incidents. It also shows how politicians from seemandhra region have manipulated and bribed the media often.[1]
| Jai Bolo Telangana | |
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 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | N. Shankar |
| Screenplay by | N. Shankar |
| Story by | N. Shankar |
| Produced by | N. Shankar |
| Starring | Jagapathi Babu Smriti Irani Meera Nandan Sandeep Singh |
| Cinematography | T. Surendra Reddy |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Chakri |
Production company | Mahalakshmi Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film has won five Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, including the Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration,[2] and was screened at the 6th South Asian Film Festival, held in Goa during September 2011.[3][4]
Plot edit
The film begins with Bandhagi Gopanna a rebel whose meaning in life is the liberation of Telangana. Plus, his family dedicated and sacrificed their lives for it by the previous 3 generations. Gopanna’s movement blazes from 4 sides when he is assassinated by malevolent political forces. Years roll by, and Jayamma, wife of Gopanna runs an organization Amma Odi which feeds the poor students and unemployed youth. As well as she still has red parrots for Telangana but her son Varshith feels it is futile who falls for an Andhra girl Sahaja. Once, Varshith tours around ancestral villages where he spots people suffering from apathy and negligence. After soul-searching, he realizes the concrete way out is the formation of Telangana. Parallelly, KCR uproars Telangana revolutionary movement and he is apprehended. Hence, as a counterattack, a youth Chari self-immolates when Varshith outrages hail to Telangana. Therefrom, student agitation is conducted at Osmania University under the leadership of Varshith. Anyhow, self-centered politicians plot to torpedo which leads to severe destruction. Gradually it becomes stronger by amalgamating the officials, bureaucrats, advocates, and including the police. Besides, it spits love birds by holding the regional barrier, and Sahaja is forcibly taken back to her hometown. Chanti, a vicious youth leader conspires to knit with Sahaja by clutching her brother Sunil for his political gain. Today, Varshith & his supporters are seized, and they abscond. During this plight, Jayamma carries out a hunger strike which fiery the insurgence. This minute, the public collapsed the crown on wayward politicians. Day by day, Jayamma's health condition deteriorates, and she is hauled to the hospital. Being aware of it, Varshith proceeds, even Sahaja revokes the match and moves to Hyderabad. On the way, Varshith faces a police encounter, and Sahaja is stabbed by Chanti. Despite that, they reach the camp and leave their breath continuing Jayamma's mission. At last, it is stated that wither these leaders will change, and the Jayamma family wins. Finally, the movie ends with KCR's Maha Garjana Sabha and Parliament accepting the Telangana formation bill.
Cast edit
- Jagapathi Babu as Bandhagi Gopanna
- Smriti Irani as Jayamma
- Meera Nandan as Sahaja
- Sandeep Singh as Varshith
- S. V Ranga Rao Jr as Chanti
- Meenakshi
- Deshapati Srinivas
- Allam Narayana
- Mallepally Laxmaiah
- Nandini Sidda Reddy
- Gaddar
- Vimalakka
- K. Chandrashekar Rao
- R. Vidyasagar Rao
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by music director Chakri. The song, "Garadi Chestundru" was written by K. Chandrashekar Rao.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jai Bolo Telangana" | Ande Sri | Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Oka Puvvu Oka Navvu" | Nandini Sidda Reddy | Sri Krishna, Adarshini | 5:54 |
| 3. | "Podustunna Poddumeeda" | Gaddar | Gaddar | 5:51 |
| 4. | "Nijamena" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Chakri, Tina Kamal | 5:47 |
| 5. | "Gaaradi Chestundru" | K. Chandrashekar Rao | Vasu | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Ee Gaayam Ee Gaayam" | Goreti Venkanna | Chakri, Pavni Pandey | 5:42 |
Awards edit
- Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration
- Best Director - N. Shankar
- Best Lyricist - Gaddar - "Podustunna Poddumeeda"
- Best Male Playback Singer - Gaddar - "Podustunna Poddumeeda"
- Best Male Dubbing Artist - R. C. M. Raju
References edit
- ^ Nanisetti, Serish (5 February 2011). "Everything for a cause - Jai Bolo Telangana". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ^ "2011 Nandi Awards winners list". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ Jai Bolo Telangana selected for South Asian Film Festival – Telugu cinema
- ^ "South Asian Film Festival begins in Goa | NDTV Movies.com". Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.