Itlu Sravani Subramanyam Explained

Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
Starring:Ravi Teja
Tanu Roy
Samreen Zaidi
Director:Puri Jagannadh
Producer:C. Seshu Reddy
K. Venugopal Reddy
Studio:S. V. Celluloid
Country:India
Cinematography:K. Datthu
Editing:Marthand K. Venkatesh
Language:Telugu
Music:Chakri

Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (Regards, Sravani and Subramanyam) is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Ravi Teja, Tanu Roy and Sheen (the latter two make their debut). The plot follows two strangers who desire to unite following a suicide attempt. The music was composed by Chakri with cinematography by K. Dutt and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh.

The film released on 14 September 2001 and was declared a Blockbuster.[1] Jagannadh won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for the film. It is remade in Tamil as Thavam and in Hindi as Anjaana Anjaani.

Plot

Sravani and Subramanyam are strangers who meet at the suicide point on Vizag's seashore. Before attempting the suicide, they tell each other the reason of ending their lives and duly write suicide notes. Sravani's relatives-cum-guardians nag her for the ancestral money while Subramanyam is cheated by a friend who took a lump sum of money in liue of getting a job in Dubai. Sravani and Subramanyam fulfill their last wishes with each other's help. In their attempt to commit suicide, they consume a high dosage of sleeping pills in Subramanyam's flat. However, the landlord rescues them. Subramanyam ends up with a plum job later while Sravani's relatives take her back home. Subramanyam's marriage gets fixed with a girl of his mother's choice, and Sravani's marriage is fixed with her maternal uncle. Sravani and Subramanyam flee from their respective marriage halls independently and unite against all odds.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Chakri and released by Aditya Music.

Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Chakri
Released:2001
Recorded:2001
Genre:Soundtrack
Length:30:21
Label:Aditya Music
Producer:Chakri
Prev Title:Bachi
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Aaduthu Paaduthu
Next Year:2002

Reception

Griddaluru Goplarao of Zamin Ryot praised Jagannadh's screenplay and direction. He added that Ravi Teja's performance was convincing and supporting cast played their part as well.[2] Idlebrain.com rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "The film starts on an interesting and offbeat note. Due to slow narrative, the film is dragged in some moments. Overall, it is a good film with offbeat storyline."[3]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-09-13. 20 ఏళ్ళ 'ఇట్లు శ్రావణి సుబ్రమణ్యం'. live. https://archive.today/20211130151811/https://ntvtelugu.com/20-years-for-itlu-sravani-subramanyam-movie/. 2021-11-30. NTV. te.
  2. News: Gopalrao. Griddaluru. 21 September 2001. చిత్ర సమీక్ష : ఇట్లు శ్రావణి సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం. te. 9. Zamin Ryot.
  3. Web site: 2001-09-14. Telugu Cinema - Review - Itlu Sravani Subramanyam - Ravi Teja, Tanu Roy, Samrin - Poori Jaganath - Chakri - Reddy. Idlebrain.com. 2021-05-26.
  4. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 21 August 2020. (in Telugu)