Jodi (transl. Couple) is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vishwanath Aarigella.[1] Produced by Sai Venkatesh Gurram and Patchva Padmaja, under the Bhavana Creations banner, the film stars Aadi Saikumar and Shraddha Srinath, and Vennela Kishore, Gollapaudi Maruthi Rao, Naresh and Sithara in supporting roles. It was released on 6 September 2019,[2] and it received mostly negative reviews from critics and average reviews from the audience.[3][4][5]
| Jodi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vishwanath Arigella |
| Written by | Vishwanath Arigella |
| Produced by | Sai Venkatesh Gurram Patchva Padmaja |
| Starring | Aadi Shraddha Srinath |
| Cinematography | S. V. Vishweshwar |
| Edited by | Ravi Mandala |
| Music by | Phani Kalyan |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editKapil, a system administrator, has a rocky relationship with his father after a disastrous bet on a cricket match. He falls in love with a French teacher name Kanchana Mala, who lives with her paternal aunt and uncle after her parents died.
When businessman Avinash accidentally hits Kanchana's grandfather with his car, Kapil chases Avinash down, and they take Kanchana's grandfather to the hospital. Kapil discovers that the victim is Kanchana Mala's grandfather, and he and Kanchana begin dating.
After a happy courtship, Kapil approaches Kanchana's uncle to announce their marriage. However, her uncle rejects Kapil's proposal due to his father's ideals. To prove himself to Kanchana's uncle, Kapil leaves his job and joins Suvarnabhoomi Farms and Lands.
Kapil gets into trouble with his new boss. A chance meeting with Avinash leads them to plot revenge against Kapil's boss, who has taken it upon himself to teach his new employee a lesson.
Cast
edit- Aadi Saikumar as Kapil
- Shraddha Srinath as Kanchana Mala[6]
- Shiju as Raju, Kanchana's Uncle
- Vennela Kishore as Kapil's boss
- Gollapaudi Maruthi Rao
- Sithara as Vasavi, Kanchana's Aunt, Raju's wife
- Naresh as Kapil's father
- Sathya as Kapil's friend
- Pradeep as Avinash
- Kedar Shankar as Kanchanamala's father and Naresh's friend
- Chinna as Naresh's friend
- Varshini Sounderajan as Madhu Priya
Soundtrack
edit| Jodi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Phani Kalyan | |
| Released | 2019 |
| Recorded | Pradeep Menon at AM Studios, Chennai |
| Venue | Chennai |
| Studio | AM Studios |
| Length | 22:31 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Label | Aditya Music |
| Producer | Phani Kalyan |
The soundtrack was composed by Phani Kalyan,[7][8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idi Nijamena" | Anantha Sriram | Yazin Nizar | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Deniko Emito" | Anantha Sriram | Aditya Rao, Satya Yamini | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Cheliya Maate" | Anantha Sriram | Haricharan, Sameera Bharadwaj | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Sakhiya Sakhiya" | Kittu Vissaparagada | Hymath, Aparna Nandan | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Oh My Daddy" | Anantha Sriram | Phani Kalyan | 3:30 |
| 6. | "Nuvvu Levanna" | Priyanka | Aparna Nandan | |
| Total length: | 22:31 | |||
References
edit- ^ "'Jodi': Aadi Sai Kumar's next with director Viswanath ready for release soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Jodi: Aadi Sai Kumar, Shraddha Srinath's film gearing up for release on September 6". Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Jodi Movie Review {2.5/5}: A cliche family drama with few good moments". Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ Toleti, Siddartha (6 September 2019). "Jodi Telugu Movie Review, Jodi 2019 Telugu Review Ratings". mirchi9.com. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "'Jodi': Trailer of Aadi Saikumar, Shraddha Srinath's film looks promising and entertaining". Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Jodi first look: 'Jersey' fame Shraddha Srinath romances Aadi in her next". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Music Review: Jodi". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Cheliya Maate Chandanam from Aadi and Shraddha starrer Jodi". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2019.