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{{Infobox film
| name = Changure Bangaru Raja
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| director = Satish Varma
| writer = Satish Varma
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| producer = [[Ravi Teja]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Karthik Rathnam]]
*Goldie Nissy
*[[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]]
*[[Ravi Babu]]
}}
| cinematography = Sundar NC
| editing = Karthik Vunnava
| music = Krishna Saurabh
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|09|15}}
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| country = India
| language = Telugu
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'''''Changure Bangaru Raja''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama film]] directed by Satish Varma and produced by [[Ravi Teja]]. It stars [[Karthik Rathnam]] in the lead role. Goldie Nissy, [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] and Ravi Babu are also part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/aug/11/ravi-tejas-banner-to-back-black-comedy-changure-bangaru-raja-33644.html |title=Ravi Teja's banner to back black comedy Changure Bangaru Raja |date=11 August 2023|work=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321044336/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/aug/11/ravi-tejas-banner-to-back-black-comedy-changure-bangaru-raja-33644.html |archive-date=21 March 2023}}</ref> It was released theatrically on 15 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/sep/11/changure-bangaru-raja-trailer-unveiled-47536.html |title=Changure Bangaru Raja trailer unveiled |date=11 September 2023|work=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028145515/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/sep/11/changure-bangaru-raja-trailer-unveiled-47536.html |archive-date=28 October 2023}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Bangarraju (Karthik Ratnam), is a bike mechanic in Duggada, Narsipatnam, a place where everyone is in pursuit of colour stones. One day, after a disagreement with Somu Naidu (Raj Tirandasu), things turn dark when Somu Naidu is found murdered. Police arrest Bangarraju, but he manages to escape. Later, he’s on a mission to find the real killer.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Karthik Rathnam]] as Bangarraju
*Goldie Nissy as Mangaratnam
*[[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] as Tata Rao
*[[Ravi Babu]] as Gateelu
*[[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as [[German Shepherd|Veerabobbili]] (voiceover)
*[[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] as Sub-Inspector R. Sanyasi Rao
*[[Vasu Inturi]] as Appanna
*Raj Tirandasu as Somanaidu
*[[Ester Noronha]] as Varam
*Kushita Kallapu
*Nitya Sri
}}

==Production==
The film was announced on 11 August 2022 via a promotional poster, with official confirmation from the film's producer, actor [[Ravi Teja]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ravi-tejas-rt-teamworks-produces-karthik-rathnam-satish-varmas-crime-comedy-titled-changure-bangaru-raja/articleshow/93499144.cms |title=Ravi Teja's RT Teamworks Produces, Karthik Rathnam, Satish Varma's Crime Comedy Titled 'Changure Bangaru Raja' |date=11 August 2022|work=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=28 October 2023|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919231514/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ravi-tejas-rt-teamworks-produces-karthik-rathnam-satish-varmas-crime-comedy-titled-changure-bangaru-raja/articleshow/93499144.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=19 September 2023}}</ref> Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on the same day in Hyderabad, India. [[Principal photography]] began that day, as informed by the makers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/ravi-teja-produces-changure-bangaru-raja |title=Ravi Teja produces 'Changure Bangaru Raja' |date=11 August 2022|work=Telugucinema.com|language=en|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002054433/https://telugucinema.com/news/ravi-teja-produces-changure-bangaru-raja |archive-date=2 October 2022}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical response===
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Changure Bangaru Raja begins well but squanders its potential to be a quirky, madcap crime comedy. The performances and some of the humour save the day".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/changure-bangaru-raja-movie-review-this-ravi-teja-production-is-a-partly-amusing-crime-comedy/article67311098.ece |title='Changure Bangaru Raja' movie review: This Ravi Teja production is a partly-amusing crime comedy |date=15 September 2022|work=[[The Hindu]]|language=en|access-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014135720/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/changure-bangaru-raja-movie-review-this-ravi-teja-production-is-a-partly-amusing-crime-comedy/article67311098.ece |archive-date=14 October 2023}}</ref> A reviewer of ''[[Eenadu]]'' wrote, "Goltinissi in the role of Constable Mangaratnam, Vityashi as Satya's love interest and Esther in the role of Ravibabu's mind-stealing boon. Ajay's role as Esse lacks strength. Among the technical categories, the camera department gets good marks".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/changure-bangaru-raja-movie-review/0203/123171983 |title=Changure Bangaru Raja Review: రివ్యూ: ఛాంగురే బంగారురాజా |date=15 September 2023|work=[[Eenadu]]|language=te|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025193707/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/changure-bangaru-raja-movie-review/0203/123171983 |archive-date=25 October 2023}}</ref> Srivathsan Nadadhur from ''[[HT Media|OTT Play]]'' said, "Changure Bangaru Raja is a largely impressive, partly inconsistent crime comedy with superb humour and fine performances. Debutant Satish Varma displays a good flair for comedy, writes quirky characters and establishes the rural backdrop with earnestness. With a better final act, it would’ve been a wholly fulfilling experience".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/changure-bangaru-raja-review-karthik-rathnams-crime-comedy-works-in-parts/c34c66f53c182 |title=Changure Bangaru Raja review: Karthik Rathnam's crime comedy works in parts |date=15 September 2023|work=[[HT Media|OTT Play]]|language=en|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027143748/https://www.ottplay.com/review/changure-bangaru-raja-review-karthik-rathnams-crime-comedy-works-in-parts/c34c66f53c182 |archive-date=27 October 2023}}</ref> Saket Reddy Eleti from ''[[ABP Majha]]'' wrote, "Overall... there is no need to go to the theaters for some comedy scenes. You can watch it when it comes to OTT".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-changure-bangaru-raja-movie-review-starring-karthik-ratnam-kushita-kallapu-sunil-ajay-produced-by-raviteja-director-satish-varma-116602 |title=Changure Bangaru Raja Review: ఛాంగురే బంగారు రాజా రివ్యూ: రవితేజ నిర్మించిన క్రైమ్ కామెడీ థ్రిల్లర్ ఎలా ఉంది? |date=15 September 2023|work=[[ABP Majha]]|access-date=28 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027143942/https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-changure-b |archive-date=27 October 2023|language=te}}</ref>

== References ==

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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|21652524}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:2023 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2023 drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]

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