Narappa
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Directed by | Srikanth Addala |
Written by | Vetrimaaran |
Based on | Vekkai by Poomani |
Produced by | Kalaippuli S. Thanu Daggubati Suresh Babu |
Starring | Venkatesh Priyamani Prakash Raj Karthik Rathnam Murali Sharma Sampath Raj |
Cinematography | Shyam K. Naidu |
Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
Music by | Mani Sharma |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Naarappa is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Srikanth Addala. A remake of the Tamil-language film Asuran (2019) which is itself based on the novel Vekkai by Poomani,[1] the film features Venkatesh, Priyamani, Karthik Rathnam, Prakash Raj, Murali Sharma and Sampath Raj in prominent roles.[2] It is being jointly produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu and Daggubati Suresh Babu under their respective banners V. Creations and Suresh Productions.[3] Filming started in January 2020.[4] Mani Sharma composed the film's music.[5]
Plot
This is a story of a family which belong to an oppressed caste and how it tackles the problems caused by a rich landlord from an affluent caste.
Cast
- Venkatesh as Naarappa
- Priyamani as Sundaramma, Naarappa's wife
- Karthik Rathnam as Munikanna, Naarappa's elder son
- Prakash Raj as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- Murali Sharma as Viswanathan
- Sampath Raj as Narasimha
- Rajeev Kanakala as Rajamurugan "Murugan"
Production
In November 2019, Srikanth Addala confirmed that he would be directing Telugu remake of Asuran with Venkatesh playing the titular role.[6] Title was revealed as Narappa in January 2020.[7] Priyamani was cast as Sundaramma and Karthik Rathnam as Munikanna, playing Narappa's wife and elder son respectively.[8]
Principal photography began on 21 January 2020 at village near Uravakonda in Anantapur district. First schedule was to be shot in Rayalaseema region for authenticity.[9]
Filming has been suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
References
- ^ "Asuran is Naarappa in Telugu: Venkatesh looks fierce in Srikanth Addala's film". India Today. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Venkatesh Daggubati's Narappa shoot put on hold - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Venkatesh starts shoot for 'Asuran' Telugu remake 'Naarappa'". The New Indian Express. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Asuran is Naarappa in Telugu: Venkatesh looks fierce in Srikanth Addala's film". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Telugu remake of 'Asuran' titled 'Naarappa' starring Venkatesh". The Hindu. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Telugu director Srikanth Addala to remake Dhanush's 'Asuran'". The News Minute. 20 November 2019.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Karthik Rathnam's first-look as Munikanna from Narappa released on his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (22 January 2020). "Venkatesh's 'Naarappa' begins shoot in Anantapur". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2020.