Natakam
{{short description|2018 action film directed by Kalyanji Gogana}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Natakam
| image = Natakam Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Kalyanji Gogana
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Radhika Srinivas
- Sri Sai Deep Chatla
- Praveen Gandhi
- Uma Kuchipudi
}}
| writer = Kalyanji Gogana
| screenplay = Kalyanji Gogana
| story = Kalyanji Gogana
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Ashish Gandhi
- Ashima Narwal
}}
| music = Sai Karthik
| cinematography = Anji
| editing = Tellaguti Manikanth
| studio = Shank Chakra Creations
| distributor = Rizwan Entertainment
Shank Chakra Creations
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|28}}
| runtime = 139 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Natakam ({{translation|Play}}) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Kalyanji Gogana, starring Ashish Gandhi and Ashima Narwal in the lead roles. Produced by Radhika Srinivas, Sri Saideep Chatla, Praveen Gandhi and Uma Kuchipudi, Natakam features music composed by Sai Karthik and cinematography by Anji.{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-09-24/Natakam-a-village-centric-entertainer/413835|title=Natakam a village-centric entertainer|date=24 September 2018 |publisher=The Hans India}} The first look was launched by Anil Ravipudi.{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/anil-ravipudi-launches-natakam-first-look|title=Anil Ravipudi launches Natakam first look|publisher=Telangana Today}}{{cite web|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=15398&cid=9&fid=0|title='Natakam' First look|publisher=Andhra Box Office}}
The film released on 28 September 2018.{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/natakam-release-september|title='Natakam' to release on September 28|publisher=Telangana Today}}{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/get-ready-for-an-rx-100type-friday-telugu-news-221466|title=Get ready for an 'RX 100'-type Friday|date=25 September 2018 |website=IndiaGlitz}}{{cite web|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=16428&cid=9&fid=0|title=Natakam Release on September 28th|publisher=Andhra Box Office}} It received generally mixed reviews from critics.
:Further information: Dasharupakam
Synopsis
Set in a village named Chintalapudi, the film revolves around Balakoteshwara Rao "Koti" (Ashish Gandhi) and his lover Parvati (Ashima Narwal). They both decide to marry, before Paravti's past intervenes, causing Koti to take action. He tries to find out about her past, and in the process, comes closer to fighting a gang of chain snatchers who plan to rob the entire village.
Cast
- Ashish Gandhi as Balakoteshwara Rao "Koti"
- Ashima Narwal as Parvati
- Editor Mani as Manemma
- Rakesh Venugopal as ACP Bharat Chandra
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Natakam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Sai Karthik
| cover =
| alt =
| caption = Album cover
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2018|9|11}}
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 14:19
| language = Telugu
| label = iDream Music
}}
The soundtrack, containing 5 tracks, was composed by Sai Karthik.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/natakam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1437379287|title=Natakam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) EP by Sai Kartheek on Apple Music|publisher=Apple Music}}
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 14:19
| title1 = Eda Puttinave
| lyrics1 = Balaji
| extra1 = Sai Karthik
| length1 = 3:24
| title2 = Gopala Gopala
| lyrics2 = Shyam Kasarla
| extra2 = Sai Karthik
| length2 = 2:40
| title3 = Orey Kotigada
| lyrics3 = Shyam Kasarla, Balaji
| extra3 = Lipsika
| length3 = 3:41
| title4 = Kallu
| lyrics4 = Shyam Kasarla
| extra4 = Anurag Kulkarni
| length4 = 3:12
| title5 = Guchi Guchi Chusi
| lyrics5 = Subbaraya Sharma
| extra5 = Anudeep
| length5 = 2:02
}}
Release
Censored with an A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification, the film opened theatrically on 28 September 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/natakam-completes-censor-all-set-for-a-grand-release.html|title=Natakam completes censor, All set for a grand release|date=24 September 2018 |publisher=123Telugu}} Post its release, the film got leaked online along with Nawab, the Telugu dubbed version of Mani Ratnam's Tamil action film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/nawab-natakam-full-movies-leaked-torrents-free-download-affect-their-box-office-collection-781929|title=Nawab, Natakam full movies leaked on torrents: Free download to affect their box office collection|work=International Business Times|date=30 September 2018 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.jansatta.com/entertainment/telugu-film-nawab-natakam-leak-online/780591/|title=Telugu films 'Nawab' and 'Natakam' leaked online. The tamil version of Natakam completed and going to release soon.|date=3 October 2018 |publisher=Jansatta}}
Critical reception
Natakam received negative reviews from critics.
123Telugu gave it 2.5 stars out of 5, praising the actors, technical aspects and family emotions while criticizing the second half and placement of songs.{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/natakam-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Natakam Movie Review in Telugu|date=29 September 2018 |publisher=123Telugu}} Indiaglitz gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, criticizing the characterization and climax.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/natakam-review-telugu-movie-22542|title=Natakam Review|website=IndiaGlitz}} The Times of India gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, calling it "hard to like".{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/natakam/movie-review/65992686.cms|title=Natakam Movie Review - A Pointless Ride|work=The Times of India}} Mirchi9 also responded negatively with a 1.25 star out of 5 rating, praising the action sequences, twists and climax while criticizing the direction and writing.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirchi9.com/reviews/natakam-movie-review/|title=Natakam Review|date=28 September 2018 |publisher=Mirchi9}}
Home Video
In 2019, Natakam was made available on Amazon Prime Video.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|9052864}}
- https://www.tollywood.net/natakam-review/
Category:2010s Telugu-language films
Category:2018 action thriller films
Category:Films about mass murder