Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
{{short description|2018 Telugu -language film directed by Trivikram Srinivas}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
| image = Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Trivikram Srinivas
| producer = S. Radha Krishna
| director = Trivikram Srinivas
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| music = S. Thaman
| cinematography = P. S. Vinod
| editing = Naveen Nooli
| studio = Haarika & Hassine Creations
| distributor =
| runtime = 162 minutes{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mdeymdq |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (15) |work=British Board of Film Classification |date=8 October 2018 |access-date=8 October 2018 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624170112/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mdeymdq |url-status=live }}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR}}60 crore{{cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha 3 day box office collection: Jr NTR-Trivikram film crosses Rs 100 crore mark worldwide |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-3-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-trivikram-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-783024 |website=IB Times |date=14 October 2018 |access-date=14 December 2018 |quote=Made on a budget of Rs 60+ crore |archive-date=3 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103015036/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravinda-sametha-3-day-box-office-collection-jr-ntr-trivikram-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-783024 |url-status=live }}
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Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava ({{Translation|Veera Raghava along with Aravinda}}) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action drama film{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/aravindha-sametha-opening-day-box-office-jr-ntr-5398863/ |title=Aravindha Sametha box office: Jr NTR's actioner collects Rs 73 crore on opening day – The Indian Express |work=The Indian Express |access-date=12 October 2018 |archive-date=14 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014214056/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/aravindha-sametha-opening-day-box-office-jr-ntr-5398863/ |url-status=live }} written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Pooja Hegde alongside Jagapathi Babu, Naveen Chandra, Eesha Rebba and Sunil. S. Thaman composed the soundtrack, in his official 100th musical composition.
The film follows Veera Raghava Reddy (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.), who returns from London. After a brutal attack that leaves his father dead, Raghava seeks to break the cycle of violence instead of avenging him. He leaves for Hyderabad, where he meets Aravinda (Pooja Hegde) and her family, and is compelled to protect them. As his relationship with Aravinda grows, he attempts to end the generational blood feud.
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava was released theatrically on 11 October 2018 to positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Pooja Hegde and Jagapathi Babu, the emotional depth of the story, action choreography, Trivikram's writing and direction, and Thaman's soundtrack and background score. The film was a commercial success grossing {{INR|189 crore}} worldwide, becoming the 2nd highest-grossing Telugu film of 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html |title=Aravindha Sametha crosses Rs 100 cr mark at box office, beats Rangasthalam, Bharat Ane Nenu |website=Hindustan Times |date=15 October 2018 |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123800/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-crosses-rs-100-cr-mark-at-box-office-beats-rangasthalam-bharat-ane-nenu/story-WYNt60q4PErt7h82pNhYBJ.html |url-status=live }} Jagapathi Babu won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance.
==Plot==
In Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, a 30-year feud divides the villages of Kommaddi and Nallagudi, led by Narappa Reddy and Basi Reddy, respectively. The ongoing conflict has caused extensive suffering, especially for the families involved. The reason why this feud started is because 30 years ago Basi Reddy was playing cards with a villager from Kommaddi. When the villager won, Basi reddy refused to pay 5 rupees as part of the bet. The villager insulted him for being arrogant and Basi Reddy beheaded him as he got angry. Because of this, the fued started and both Basi Reddy and Narappa Reddy lost their fathers in this fight. 30 years later, Narappa Reddy eagerly anticipates the return of his son, Veera Raghava Reddy, who has been in London for the past 12 years for his studies. However, on their way home from the railway station, they are ambushed by Basi Reddy's men, resulting in the deaths of Narappa Reddy and his brother-in-law. Raghava survives the attack and retaliates by killing Basi Reddy's men and stabbing Basi Reddy in the neck, leaving him presumed dead.
Raghava returns home with his father's and uncle's bodies, leaving his family devastated. His grandmother, Jeji, and his henchman's wife, Nagamani, help him reconsider the cycle of violence, leading him to leave for Hyderabad in hopes that his absence will reduce hostilities between the villages. In Hyderabad, Raghava befriends Neelambari, a mechanic, and rescues Aravinda, the daughter of lawyer Saradhi, from goons who hold a grudge against her father. When Neelambari is arrested for unknowingly carrying Raghava’s gun, Raghava seeks Saradhi's help to secure his release. Saradhi agrees to help if Raghava will protect his daughters, Aravinda and Sunanda, from the threats against them. Raghava agrees and soon bonds with Aravinda's younger sister, though Aravinda initially keeps her distance.
Meanwhile, Basi Reddy, Aadikesavulu who survived Raghava's earlier attack, convinces his son Bala Reddy to kill Raghava. During this time, Raghava shares a story inspired by his life with Aravinda's younger brother, Prateek, which is published in the school periodical. Basi Reddy's men, upon reading it, try to kidnap Prateek to lure Raghava out, but Raghava intervenes and stops the attempt without taking any lives. Realizing Basi Reddy is alive, Raghava is cautious yet determined to avoid further bloodshed. Bala Reddy, seeking revenge, kidnaps Aravinda and Prateek, but Raghava contacts Basi Reddy, threatening his son's life if his family members are not released. After ensuring their safety, Raghava decides to leave Hyderabad at Saradhi's request, but not before recounting his past to Aravinda and her family. Intrigued, Aravinda decides to create a documentary on the village factions and travels to Kommaddi, accompanied by Neelambari. In Kommaddi, she learns more about the conflict and grows closer to Raghava, confessing her feelings for him over the phone.
Raghava later attends a conference with Bala Reddy and influential ministers, attempting to broker a peace treaty between the villages. Although Bala Reddy initially resists, Raghava eventually convinces him. However, Basi Reddy, upon learning of the peace effort, kills his son in a rage. When one of Basi Reddy's henchmen identifies Aravinda as Raghava's love interest, Basi Reddy takes her and Neelambari hostage.
In a final showdown, Basi Reddy calls Raghava to a field, where he wounds Aravinda and Neelambari in a bid to provoke Raghava into a fight. Raghava resists, reluctant to continue the cycle of violence. Basi Reddy then reveals that he killed Bala Reddy and framed Raghava, hoping to reignite the feud. Two of Basi Reddy's men, witnessing Raghava's restraint, realize Basi Reddy's ruthlessness and take Aravinda and Neelambari to a hospital. Left with no other option, Raghava kills Basi Reddy, setting the field ablaze to obscure the evidence. Afterwards, Raghava confesses to Basi Reddy's widow, who agrees to end the cycle of violence by publicly claiming that Basi Reddy killed his son and then fled. She files a police report to corroborate her claim, and Raghava nominates her as the MLA, which she accepts to bring peace to the villages.
Cast
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- N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Veera Raghava Reddy
- Pooja Hegde as Aravinda, Raghava’s love interest
- Jagapathi Babu as Basi Reddy, Raghava’s enemy
- Naveen Chandra as Bala Reddy, Basi Reddy's son
- Nagendra Babu as Narappa Reddy, Raghava's father
- Devayani as Suguna, Raghava's mother
- Navdeep As Aadikesuvulu, Aravinda’s uncle
- Easwari Rao as Basi Reddy's wife
- Eesha Rebba as Sunandha, Aravindha's younger sister
- Sunil as Neelambari, Raghava's friend
- Rao Ramesh as Krishna Reddy, Political incharge of Nallagudi
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Sudarshan Reddy, Political incharge of Kommaddi
- Supriya Pathak as Jeji, Raghava's grandmother
- Naresh as Saradhi, Aravindha's father
- Lakshmi Gopalaswamy as Aravindha's mother
- Sithara as Varalakshmi, Raghava's aunt
- Brahmaji as Marappa Reddy, Basi Reddy's henchman
- Shatru as Subba Reddy “Ontichethi Subbadu”, Basi Reddy's henchman
- Vinay Varma as Timma Reddy, Narapa Reddy's father and Raghava's grandfather
- Srinivasa Reddy as Balu, Saradhi's assistant
- Ravi Prakash as Oosanna Reddy, Narapa Reddy's henchman
- Sharath Lohitashwa as Lakshma Reddy, Basi Reddy's father
- Aadarsh Balakrishna as Basi Reddy's henchman
- Hari Teja as Nagamani, Raghava's henchman's wife
- Master Charan Ram as Prateek, Aravindha's younger brother
- Pammi Sai as Sudarshan
- Narra Srinivas as Rami Reddy
- Rangadham as Oobaa Reddy
- Ananth as Mechanic
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Production
The discussion for this film began with NTR, when Rao was shooting Nannaku Prematho in 2015 and finally materialised in 2018.{{cite web |title=Aravinda Sametha director Trivikram Srinivas on working with Jr. NTR and their long-standing relationship |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-director-trivikram-srinivas-on-working-with-jr-ntr-and-their-long-standing-relationship-5395111.html |website=Firstpost |date=17 October 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040522/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aravinda-sametha-director-trivikram-srinivas-on-working-with-jr-ntr-and-their-long-standing-relationship-5395111.html |url-status=live }} Pooja Hegde was selected to collaborate with Rao for the first time.{{cite web |title=NTR – Trivikram – NTR28 cast and crew |url=http://www.raagalahari.com/news/156240/ntr-pooja-hegde-cast-and-crew-details.aspx |website=www.raagalahari.com |date=5 March 2018 |language=en |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040533/http://www.raagalahari.com/news/156240/ntr-pooja-hegde-cast-and-crew-details.aspx |url-status=live }} Anirudh Ravichander, who was initially signed on composing the music was replaced by S. Thaman after the failure of Agnyaathavaasi.{{cite web |title=NTR 28: Composer Anirudh Ravichander out of the film; SS Thaman most likely to replace as music director |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ntr-28-composer-anirudh-ravichander-out-of-the-film-ss-thaman-most-likely-to-replace-as-music-director-4350683.html |website=Firstpost |date=14 February 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110081740/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ntr-28-composer-anirudh-ravichander-out-of-the-film-ss-thaman-most-likely-to-replace-as-music-director-4350683.html |url-status=live }} Natarajan Subramaniam was signed as the cinematographer initially, but dropped out and P.S. Vinod stepped in.
The shooting for the film began on 6 April 2018 with an action sequence in Ramoji Film City of Hyderabad.{{cite web |title=Jr NTR and Trivikram film starts rolling, shoot begins with action sequence. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-and-trivikram-film-starts-rolling-shoot-begins-with-action-sequence/story-5i6bHlX8a8UR6YZ3nDtf8O.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=13 April 2018 |access-date=9 November 2018 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110080310/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-and-trivikram-film-starts-rolling-shoot-begins-with-action-sequence/story-5i6bHlX8a8UR6YZ3nDtf8O.html |url-status=live }} Filming also took place in Pollachi in June.{{Cite news |title='Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' to be filmed in Pollachi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-to-be-filmed-in-pollachi/articleshow/64544025.cms |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=19 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619091206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-to-be-filmed-in-pollachi/articleshow/64544025.cms |url-status=live }} The shoot was completed in September 2018. Pooja Hegde dubbed her voice in Telugu for the first time in this film.{{Cite web |title=Pooja Hegde dubs for herself in 'Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/sep/11/pooja-hegde-dubs-for-herself-in-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-1870244.html |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=The New Indian Express |date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=29 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129062549/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/sep/11/pooja-hegde-dubs-for-herself-in-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-1870244.html |url-status=live }}
Themes
Aravinda Sametha is based on the factionalism present in the region of Rayalaseema, a theme which was dominant in Telugu cinema during late 1990s and early 2000s.{{Cite web |date=21 October 2018 |title=From Samarasimha Reddy to Aravinda Sametha, how Telugu filmmakers have brought alive stories from Rayalaseema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-samarasimha-reddy-to-aravinda-sametha-how-telugu-filmmakers-have-brought-alive-stories-from-rayalaseema-5419321.html |access-date=23 August 2020 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301040533/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-samarasimha-reddy-to-aravinda-sametha-how-telugu-filmmakers-have-brought-alive-stories-from-rayalaseema-5419321.html |url-status=live }}
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Music
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The soundtrack album of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava features four songs composed by S. Thaman, with one song being added in the extended soundtrack of the film.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-will-have-four-songs/articleshow/65867964.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox will have four songs |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-will-have-four-songs/articleshow/65867964.cms |url-status=live }} The audio rights were of the film were purchased by Zee Music Company. Lyrics for the songs were written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Ramajogayya Sastry, and Penchal Das. Initially, the makers planned to release the full audio album directly into the market, without hosting any audio launch event for the film.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-to-release-without-audio-launch/articleshow/65841642.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's Aravindha Sametha jukebox to release without audio launch |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-jukebox-to-release-without-audio-launch/articleshow/65841642.cms |url-status=live }}
The first single track titled "Anaganaganaga" was released on 15 September 2018.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/anaganaganaga-from-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-loved-by-fans/articleshow/65820998.cms |title='Anaganaganaga' from Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' loved by fans! |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=29 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329092411/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/anaganaganaga-from-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-loved-by-fans/articleshow/65820998.cms |url-status=live }} On 18 September 2018, the makers unveiled the second single track titled "Peniviti" sung by Kaala Bhairava, which was termed as an intense, raw, rustic number.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-peniviti-lyrical-from-aravindha-sametha-rakes-in-more-than-2m-views/articleshow/65883042.cms |title=Jr NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Peniviti' lyrical from 'Aravindha Sametha' rakes in more than 2M views |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-peniviti-lyrical-from-aravindha-sametha-rakes-in-more-than-2m-views/articleshow/65883042.cms |url-status=live }} The lyrical video of Yeda Poyinadu was released on 25 September 2018.
The tracklist was unveiled on 19 September 2018, and the complete soundtrack album was unveiled the following day, on 20 September 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |title=The audio release date of NTR's movie Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is out now |last=Kanoj |first=Priyanka |date=12 September 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731104935/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ntrs-movie-aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-makers-announce-surprise-poster-780369 |url-status=live }}
Marketing and release
On 19 May 2018, the title of the film was revealed as Aravinda Sametha.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravindha-sametha-first-look-motion-poster-released-birthday-gift-jr-ntr-photosvideo-769634 |title=Aravindha Sametha first look, motion poster released as birthday gift for Jr NTR [Photos+Video] |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=20 May 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731104948/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aravindha-sametha-first-look-motion-poster-released-birthday-gift-jr-ntr-photosvideo-769634 |url-status=live }} Jr. NTR was featured in a chiseled avatar who worked out extensively with international trainer Lloyd Stevens for his new look for the film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-flaunts-a-chiseled-body-in-first-look-poster-of-aravindha-sametha-see-pic/story-zZOob6HNp3FQ6TrdD8Ks9K.html |title=Jr NTR flaunts a chiseled body in first look poster of Aravindha Sametha, see pic |date=19 May 2018 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=24 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224054658/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jr-ntr-flaunts-a-chiseled-body-in-first-look-poster-of-aravindha-sametha-see-pic/story-zZOob6HNp3FQ6TrdD8Ks9K.html |url-status=live }} Also S. Thaman's background music in the motion poster was appreciated by fans.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-thamans-music-for-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-motion-poster-appreciated-by-fans/articleshow/64255417.cms |title=SS Thaman's music for Jr. NTR and Pooja Hegde's 'Aravindha Sametha' motion poster appreciated by fans |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108192533/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-thamans-music-for-jr-ntr-and-pooja-hegdes-aravindha-sametha-motion-poster-appreciated-by-fans/articleshow/64255417.cms |url-status=live }} The promotions of the film were commence on 10 September 2018.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravindha-sametha-promotions-to-commence-on-monday/articleshow/65742663.cms |title=Aravindha Sametha promotions to commence on Monday |website=The Times of India |date=9 September 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408045805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravindha-sametha-promotions-to-commence-on-monday/articleshow/65742663.cms |url-status=live }}
A pre-release event was held on 2 October 2018, at H.I.C.C. Novotel hotel in Hyderabad, where the makers also launched the theatrical trailer of the film.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/grand-pre-release-event-for-aravinda-sametha-on-october-2/articleshow/66024991.cms |title=Grand Pre-release Event for Aravinda Sametha on October 2 |website=The Times of India |date=October 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408074504/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/grand-pre-release-event-for-aravinda-sametha-on-october-2/articleshow/66024991.cms |url-status=live }} The trailer received predominantly positive response from all corners.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-trailer-tollywood-all-praise-for-jr-ntr-starrer/articleshow/66050982.cms |title='Aravindha Sametha' trailer: Tollywood all praise for Jr NTR starrer |website=The Times of India |date=4 October 2018 |language=en |access-date=24 December 2019 |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816060047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/aravinda-sametha-trailer-tollywood-all-praise-for-jr-ntr-starrer/articleshow/66050982.cms |url-status=live }}
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava was released theatrically on 11 October 2018. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Idhu Ennoda Jilla.{{cite web |title=Annachi TV on Twitter: "Idhu Ennoda Jilla Tamil Dubbed Movie |url=https://twitter.com/AnnachiTv/status/1384862548349145090 |access-date=18 March 2022 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318170248/https://twitter.com/AnnachiTv/status/1384862548349145090 |url-status=live }} The film's Japanese Blu-ray was officially released on 3 April 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Aravindha-Sametha-Veera-Raghava-Blu-ray/353241/|title=Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava Blu-ray (Japan)|website=Blu-ray Forum}}
Reception
= Critical reception =
The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating, "An emotional drama camouflaged in a commercial exterior, here's a film that's courageous to stand apart from slapstick madness. Trivikram's treatment of this plot scores over his indulgence as Jr NTR delivers another fine performance".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |title=ARAVINDHA SAMETHA MOVIE REVIEW. |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=6 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006163637/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/aravindha-sametha/movie-review/66160740.cms |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3.5|5}}
India Today gave 3 out of 5 stars stating, "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is a commercial actioner backed by Trivikram's engaging script and Jr NTR's excellent performance. After the debacle of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Agnyaathavaasi, director Trivikram Srinivas has bounced back with Jr NTR's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava".{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-pooja-hegde-1366494-2018-10-11 |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=IndiaToday |date=11 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123755/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-trivikram-srinivas-pooja-hegde-1366494-2018-10-11 |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}
News18 gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR elevates tried-tested story of factionalism".{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-elevates-tried-tested-story-of-factionalism-1907501.html |title=Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Movie Review. |website=News18 |date=12 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=31 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231123755/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aravinda-sametha-veera-raghava-movie-review-jr-ntr-elevates-tried-tested-story-of-factionalism-1907501.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}} Hindustan Times gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Jr NTR is the torchbearer of peace in a film on factionalism".{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-review-jr-ntr-is-the-torchbearer-of-peace-in-a-film-on-factionalism/story-YJRDsdiG64pje3JI6Mo7KI.html |title=Aravindha Sametha review. |website=HindustanTimes |date=11 October 2018 |access-date=24 October 2019 |archive-date=22 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122110541/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/aravindha-sametha-review-jr-ntr-is-the-torchbearer-of-peace-in-a-film-on-factionalism/story-YJRDsdiG64pje3JI6Mo7KI.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}
Awards and nominations
References
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