George Reddy (film) explained
George Reddy is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film directed by B. Jeevan Reddy and starring Sandeep Madhav, debutante Muskaan Khubchandani. It is based on the life of the student leader of the same name.[2]
Cast
Production
To prepare for the film, director Jeevan Reddy read the biopic of George Reddy. Sandeep Madhav was signed to enact the lead role after the director noticed that Madhav resembled George Reddy. Madhav lost weight to play George Reddy in his early twenties and worked out since George Reddy was also a boxer.[15] A set was erected near by art director Gandhi Nadikudikar near Gachibowli that resembled Osmania University. Five-hundred to seven-hundred junior artists portrayed the roles of students in the film.[16]
Soundtrack
The songs and background score were composed by Suresh Bobbili and Harshavardhan Rameshwar, respectively. The song "Adugadugu Maa Prathi Adugu" was launched by Chiranjeevi.[17]
Reception
The Hindu wrote that "It [the film] had the scope to be powerful and spark conversations about the history of student leaders and their ideologies, among a newer audience. This film doesn’t rise up to that potential". On the contrary, The Times of India gave the film a rating of three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The film will keep you gripped, move you with its dialogues and leave an emotional, powerful impact". Telangana Today wrote that "His [Madhav's] top-notch acting and the razor-blade fight sequences will remain the highlights of the film". The Deccan Chronicle wrote that "While interesting in parts, as a whole, the makers rely more on the name of the slain student leader rather than the content of his life".[18] The Indian Express gave the film a rating of three out of five stars and wrote that ". Director B Jeevan Reddy’s film, which is set nearly 50 years ago, feels just as relevant today".[19]
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: 20 November 2019 . George Reddy gets U/A certificate from CFBC; runtime revealed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200408072950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-gets-u/a-certificate-from-cbfc-runtime-revealed/articleshow/72141012.cms . 8 April 2020 . 26 September 2022 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Sandeep Reddy Vanga in awe of George Reddy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200329055130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sandeep-reddy-vanga-in-awe-of-george-reddy/articleshow/72108773.cms . 29 March 2020 . 8 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: 8 October 2019 . George Reddy trailer: Sandeep Madhav starrer looks realistic and hard-hitting . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191031132856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/george-reddy-trailer-sandeep-madhav-6059091/ . 31 October 2019 . 8 June 2020.
- Web site: Pecheti . Prakash . 'George Reddy' comes alive on Telugu silver screen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200608161525/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-comes-alive-on-telugu-silver-screen . 8 June 2020 . 8 June 2020 . Telangana Today.
- Web site: 10 December 2019 . 'George Reddy' actress Muskaan Khubchandani bags a crucial role in Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617195538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/george-reddy-actress-muskaan-khubchandani-bags-a-crucial-role-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/photostory/72455907.cms . 17 June 2020 . 6 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 22 November 2019 . 'George Reddy' movie review: The biopic falls short of being compelling . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200606034713/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/george-reddy-the-biopic-falls-short-of-being-compelling/article30049951.ece . 6 June 2020 . 6 June 2020 . The Hindu.
- Web site: Pecheti . Prakash . George Reddy: The cinematic resurrection of a revolutionary . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200606015233/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-the-cinematic-resurrection-of-a-revolutionary . 6 June 2020 . 6 June 2020 . Telangana Today.
- Web site: Chowdhary . Y. Sunita . 2 December 2019 . Thiruveer is the new villain on the block after 'George Reddy' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191202160832/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thiruveer-george-reddy/article30137585.ece . 2 December 2019 . 6 June 2020 . The Hindu.
- Web site: George Reddy Movie Review: An intriguing account of the revolutionary leader, George Reddy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200328232736/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/george-reddy/movie-review/72179280.cms . 28 March 2020 . 6 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: From an award-winning short film to 'George Reddy' biopic, actor Bunny Abiran opens up on his journey . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220926083756/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-an-award-winning-short-film-to-george-reddy-biopic-actor-bunny-abiran-opens-up-on-his-journey/articleshow/72956484.cms . 26 September 2022 . 11 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: 7 June 2020 . "I'm thankful to people who support me, uplift me, comfort me and bring joy to my career," says actor Pawon Ramesh . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200619120158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-thankful-to-people-who-support-me-uplift-me-comfort-me-and-bring-joy-to-my-career-says-actor-pawon-ramesh/photostory/76247263.cms . 19 June 2020 . 8 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: George Reddy will inspire generations: Chiranjeevi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607001110/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-inspire-generations-chiranjeevi . 7 June 2020 . 7 June 2020 . Telangana Today.
- Web site: I will be seen alongside Mohan Bhagat in the film Kankam: Laxman Meesala . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200422165716/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-will-be-seen-alongside-mohan-bhagat-in-the-film-kankam-laxman-meesala/articleshow/75253408.cms . 22 April 2020 . 8 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Kumar . P Nagendra . George Reddy will connect to the public, say filmmakers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607000539/https://telanganatoday.com/george-reddy-will-connect-to-the-public-say-filmmakers . 7 June 2020 . 7 June 2020 . Telangana Today.
- Web site: I always wanted to play the student leader from OU: Sandeep Madhav . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200110222759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/i-always-wanted-to-play-the-student-leader-from-ou-sandeep-madhav/articleshow/72111748.cms . 10 January 2020 . 8 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi . 28 October 2019 . George Reddy: Story of a rebel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210612112632/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/through-the-george-reddy-biopic-director-jeevan-reddy-hopes-to-highlight-the-relevance-of-the-student-leaders-ideals/article29813502.ece . 12 June 2021 . 8 June 2020 . The Hindu.
- Web site: 20 November 2019 . George Reddy is a man of action: Chiranjeevi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200608161757/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/201119/george-reddy-is-a-man-of-action-chiranjeevi.html . 8 June 2020 . 8 June 2020 . Deccan Chronicle.
- Web site: Kavirayani . Suresh . 24 November 2019 . George Reddy movie review: A missed opportunity . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200608164032/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/241119/george-reddy-movie-review-a-missed-opportunity.html . 8 June 2020 . 8 June 2020 . Deccan Chronicle.
- Web site: 22 November 2019 . George Reddy movie review: A timely film about student activism . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191127184056/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/george-reddy-movie-review-6132141/ . 27 November 2019 . 11 June 2020.
- Web site: George Reddy receives Special Appreciation Award at Lake City International Film Festival . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220418173949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/george-reddy-receives-special-appreciation-award-at-lake-city-international-film-festival/articleshow/72967439.cms . 18 April 2022 . 11 June 2020 . The Times of India.
- Web site: 12 January 2020 . Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200114140133/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html . 14 January 2020 . 8 June 2020 . Hindustan Times.