Jabardasth (film)
Jabardasth | |
---|---|
Directed by | B.V. Nandini Reddy |
Screenplay by | B.V. Nandini Reddy |
Story by | Maneesh Sharma |
Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Mahesh Muthuswami Sanjay Loknath |
Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Music by | S. Thaman |
Production company | Sri Sai Ganesh Productions |
Distributed by | 7SEAS Inc (Overseas) [1] |
Release date |
|
Running time | 150 min |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Jabardasth is a 2013 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Nandini Reddy under the banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions.[2] It stars Siddharth, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen in lead roles.[3][4][5] The film released on 22 February 2013 and was commercially successful at the box office.[6][7]
The film is not heavily inspired by 2010 Hindi film Band Baaja Baaraat.[8] Yash Raj Films, producers of the Hindi film, claimed that Jabardasth is an unofficial remake and planned to take legal action against its makers.[9][10]
Plot
[edit]"Jabardasth" follows the story of Bairraju (Siddharth) and Shreya (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), two ambitious individuals with entrepreneurial dreams.
- Introduction:**
Bairraju is a charismatic and confident young man who dabbles in various business ventures, none of which are successful. Shreya is an intelligent and determined woman who aspires to make it big in the business world.
- Meeting and Partnership:**
Bairraju and Shreya meet under unusual circumstances, and despite their initial misunderstandings, they recognize each other's potential. They decide to partner up and start a wedding planning business called "Shreyas Media." Their innovative ideas and dedication soon make their business a huge success.
- Success and Conflict:**
As their business flourishes, so does their friendship, which gradually turns into something more. However, personal differences and misunderstandings start to create a rift between them. Bairraju's carefree and impulsive nature clashes with Shreya's meticulous and practical approach. Their conflicting personalities lead to frequent arguments.
- Separation:**
The tension reaches a breaking point when a major misunderstanding causes Shreya to leave the business. Both of them are hurt and angry, leading to a separation. The business suffers as a result, and both realize the value of their partnership.
- Realization and Reunion:**
After spending time apart, Bairraju and Shreya reflect on their relationship and recognize their mistakes. Bairraju understands the importance of responsibility, and Shreya learns to appreciate spontaneity. They come to realize that their differences complement each other and that they are better together.
- Conclusion:**
Bairraju and Shreya reconcile and get back together, both personally and professionally. They revive their wedding planning business with renewed energy and understanding. The film ends on a happy note with their business booming and their relationship stronger than ever.
Cast
[edit]- Siddharth as Bairraju
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Shreya
- Nithya Menen as Saraswati
- Srihari as Javed Ibrahim
- Raghu Babu as Raghu Bairraju's friend
- Sayaji Shinde as Bihar Yadav
- Pragathi as Shreya's mother
- Thagubothu Ramesh as Ramesh
- Vennela Kishore as Software Subramanyam
- Suresh as Vamshi Krishna
- Arjunan
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Dance master
- Telangana Shakuntala
- Dhanraj
- Y. Kasi Viswanath
- Venu as Dance master
- Duvvasi Mohan
- Kadambari
- Geeta Bhagat
- Sushma
- Seeta Reddy
- Swapnika Reddy
- Prince Cecil as cameo appearance
Soundtrack
[edit]Jabardasth | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Soundtrack album to Jabardasth by | ||||
Released | 1 February 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Length | 21:06 | |||
Language | Telugu | |||
Label | Aditya Music | |||
S. Thaman chronology | ||||
|
The film's audio was launched on 1 February 2013. It was attended by Surender, Samantha, Thaman, Siddharth, Srihari and Sunil with V. V. Vinayak being the chief guest.[11]
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Arere Arere" | Nithya Menon | 05:11 |
2. | "Allah Allah" | Shreya Ghoshal, Ranjith, Naveen Madhav | 04:25 |
3. | "Meghamala" | Muralidhar, Rahul, Vandana, Rita, Megha | 05:34 |
4. | "Tees Maar Khan" | Naveen Madhu | 03:12 |
5. | "Lashkar Pori" | Muralidhar | 03:30 |
Total length: | 21:06 |
Release
[edit]The film's satellite and audio telecast rights were sold for ₹ 5.25 crores.[12][13]
Critical reception
[edit]Reception
[edit]Idlebrain.com's Jeevi gave a rating of 3/5 for the film.[14] Rediff wrote:"First half was fun but second half was dragged".[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jabardasth overseas rights by 7SEAS Inc". idlebrain.com. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ^ "Surender Reddy ropes in Sid-Sam". IndiaGlitz. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Sid and Sunil join hands for Surender Reddy's film". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "'Jabardasth' year-end for Siddharth". The Times of India. 21 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ^ "It's official, Sid and Sam's film is on". Deccan Chronicle. 22 March 2012. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "'Jabardasth' film got 'U/A' certificate rating". APHerald.com. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ "Is Samantha Ruth Prabhu the new style icon of Southern cinema?". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 3 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Review: Jabardasth is inspired by Band Baaja Baraat".
- ^ "YRF to sue makers of Jabardasth". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Telugu Remake of Band Baaja Baaraat Barred by High Court for Copyright Infringement".
- ^ "'Jabardasth 'Audio Launch". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ "Sid leaks Jabardasth collections | New Telugu News". Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Jabardasth Review, Rating : Jabardasth Movie Review - Telugu Mirchi". www.telugumirchi.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013.
- ^ "Jabardasth review". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
External links
[edit]- Jabardasth at IMDb
- 2013 films
- Indian romantic comedy films
- Films scored by Thaman S
- 2010s Telugu-language films
- Films about Indian weddings
- Films directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy
- 2013 romantic comedy films
- Films involved in plagiarism controversies
- Telugu remakes of Hindi films
- Works subject to a lawsuit
- Indian intellectual property law
- Unofficial film adaptations
- 2013 controversies