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– Says Dynamic Lady
Producer Neeraja Kota

The feel-good film Paapa, which hit screens on June 13, is winning hearts across all sections of the audience, says dynamic lady producer Mrs. Neeraja Kota. Originally a sensational hit in Tamil as Dada, the film has now been brought to Telugu under the banner of J.K. Entertainment by Neeraja. She expressed immense joy at the overwhelming response from Telugu viewers.

Starring Kavin and Aparna Das, with supporting roles by Bhagyaraja and VTV Ganesh, the Tamil version was a box office success, directed by Ganesh K. Babu. Speaking at the success meet held at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre, Neeraja said she felt proud to step into film production with such a meaningful project. Viewers are saying it feels like a straight Telugu film, making all the effort worthwhile, she added.

She credited the film’s success to Jen Martin’s music, Elil Arasu’s cinematography, and especially Ganesh Babu’s direction. Neeraja also praised the on-screen chemistry and emotional conflict between Kavin and Aparna Das, which has captivated the audience.

Encouraged by the response, Neeraja announced plans to produce a straight Telugu film soon. The success meet was attended by NRI Shashikant, MGM Movies’ M. Achibabu (who released the film in 236 theatres across Telugu states), popular RJ Lakshmi Pendyala, business coordinator Narayana, and senior film journalist Dheeraj Appaji, all of whom congratulated Neeraja for bringing such a heart-touching film to Telugu audiences.

Cast:
Kavin, Aparna Das, Bhagyaraj, VTV Ganesh, Master Iyan, and others.

Crew:
Music – Jen Martin
Cinematography – Elil Arasu
Producer – Mrs. Neeraja Kota (NRI)
Director – Ganesh K. Babu

Originally released in Tamil as Dada, this film garnered over ₹40 crores at the box office. Now, it has been dubbed into Telugu as Paapa, and brought to telugu audiences by NRI producer Mrs. Neeraja Kota. Can the magic created in Tamil be recreated for the Telugu audience? Lets analize!


Story:

Paapa revolve around a young couple who fall deeply in love during college, eventually crossing boundaries before marriage. What follows is a series of emotional and life-changing twists. The story delicately explores themes like youthful attraction, impulsiveness, misunderstandings, generation conflicts, ego clashes, friendship, compassion, and, most importantly, emotional bonds.

Director Ganesh Babu has crafted this simple yet heart touching story with a lot of conviction. Though the plot itself may seem ordinary on the surface, the way it’s narrated leaves a lasting impression. There’s no doubt that his name will be heard more in the coming years.


Analysis:

With the exception of seasoned actors like Bhagyaraj and VTV Ganesh, the rest of the cast not familiar to Telugu viewers. Still, every character earns empathy. Kavin and Aparna Das, in the lead roles, deliver emotionally rich performances, while Master Iyan, who plays their son, steals our hearts.

The emotional high point of the film is its climax—a tearjerker that deeply connects. Audiences walk out with heavy hearts and full satisfaction, feeling like they’ve watched a true feel-good film after a long time. Aparna Das’s look, reminiscent of Nayanthara, might remind “Raja Rani” (directed by Atlee), though the similarity ends with the genre.


Highlights:

Apart from the direction and performances, cinematography and music are vital strengths. Special care taken in the dubbing process ensures that viewers don’t feel like they’re watching a dubbed film at all. The dialogues are both engaging and thought-provoking.


Shortcomings:

A slightly tighter edit would have enhanced the pace. The conflict between the leads in the second half could’ve been explored more, possibly through a few additional scenes, to strengthen the emotional pull. Similarly, the pain of single parenting and the father-son bond could have received more focus.

That said, the emotionally fulfilling climax compensates for these minor issues, leaving a strong impression and increasing the audience’s respect for the director.


Conclusion:

Paapa is a must-watch for those who enjoy feel-good emotional dramas. It’s a beautiful reflection of producer Neeraja Kota’s refined taste and stands as an introduction of a tasteful producer to Tollywood. This film will likely remain in hearts for a long time.

*Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ (3.5/5)*

Some films start small, then build curiosity through publicity, drawing audiences to theaters. They appeal to both mass and class audiences and move towards success.

“Lopalliki Raa Chepta” is one such film. Produced jointly by Lakshmi Ganesh and Venkata Rajendra under the Mass Bunk Movies banner, this horror-based comedy entertainer stars Konda Venkata Rajendra, Manisha Jashnani, Susmitha Anala, and Sanchirai as the lead actors. Konda Venkata Rajendra not only stars as the hero but also handles the story, screenplay, and direction of the film.

The makers announced the release date, stating that all the songs and posters released so far have been well-received by the audience. ‘Lopalliki Raa Chepta’ is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on July 5th.

On this occasion, film director Venkata Rajendra said, “The hero’s character in our film is a delivery boy. That’s why we had the first song of the film released by a delivery boy. That song received a very good response. We will be releasing the trailer soon. The censor formalities have been completed. We are bringing the film to theaters grandly on July 5th.

The prestigious Saregama audio company has acquired the audio rights for this film. The entire team is very happy with the output. ‘Lopalliki Raa Chepta’ will definitely be a film that will impress the audience. Thanks to everyone who cooperated. We will meet at a grand pre-release event soon.”
The film stars Konda Venkata Rajendra, Manisha Jashnani, Susmitha Anala, Sanchirai, Ajay Karthik, Praveen Katari, Ramesh Kaiguri, Vani Aida, and others.
Music: Dev Jaand
DOP: Revanth Levaka, Aravind Ganesh
Editor: Vamsi
PRO: B. Veerababu
Producers: Lakshmi Ganesh Chedella, Konda Venkata Rajendra
Story, Screenplay, Direction: Konda Venkata Rajendra