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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Konda Polam<br />
| image = Konda Polam.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]<br />
| screenplay = Krish Jagarlamudi<br />
| based_on = {{Based on|''Konda Polam'' (novel)|Rami Reddy}}<br />
| producer = Saibabu Jagarlamudi <br /> Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy<br />
| story = Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy<br />
| starring = [[Panja Vaisshnav Tej]]<br />[[Rakul Preet Singh]]<br />
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Gnana Shekar V. S.]]<br />
| editing = Shravan Katikaneni<br />
| studio = [[First Frame Entertainments]]<br />
| distributor = Bridge Films (India)<br/>Great India Films (United States)<br/>Dreamz Entertainment Limited (United Kingdom)<br />
| released = {{Film date|2021|10|8|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 142 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| gross = ₹8.1 crore{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Konda Polam''''' ({{translation|Hillside farm}}) is a 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Jungle]] [[adventure]] film<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kondapolam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc01mzqwntq |title=Kondapolam |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |quote=KONDAPOLAM is a Telugu language action thriller in which a man recalls his time living in the wild as he interviews for a job that would help him protect the forest that he loves.}}</ref> directed by [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]. Produced by [[First Frame Entertainments]], it stars [[Panja Vaisshnav Tej]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]] while [[Sai Chand]], [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] play supporting roles. The film is an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vaishnav-tej-rakul-preet-singh-movie-titled-konda-polam-154151 |title=Vaishnav Tej-Rakul Preet Singh movie titled Konda Polam |date=20 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> ''Konda Polam'' was released on 8 October 2021 and ended up as a commercial failure.<ref name="rps:indiatoday">{{Cite web |author=Janani K |date=23 August 2021 |title=Rakul Preet unveils her character Obulamma from director Krish's Konda Polam. Watch promo |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rakul-preet-unveils-her-character-obulamma-from-director-krish-s-konda-polam-watch-promo-1844127-2021-08-23 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=14 October 2021 |title=Box-Office Report: Konda Polam encounters big losses! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/box-office/box-office-report-konda-polam-encounters-big-losses-710933 |website=The Hans India}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Kataru Ravindra Yadav "Ravi" has passed the [[Indian Forest Service]] exam conducted by [[Union Public Service Commission|UPSC]] with top marks. During the interview in Delhi, the panel asks him why he wants to join the Indian Forest Service.<br />
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In the past, Ravi was the only educated man in his village of shepherds, but he could not find a job despite searching for four years in Hyderabad due to his lack of confidence. Finally, upon his grandfather's insistence, he decided to help his father Guruvappa's profession because his father did not allow Ravi's newly married elder brother to do so. So he allowed Ravi to come with him. <br />
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During the drought, the situation forces them to take the sheep to forests for pastures to feed the sheep and water to drink for 40 days (this system is called Kondapolam). At first, he is a scared fish out of water amidst the shepherds in the forests and hills they travel through. However, he meets Obulamma "Obu," a fearless and kind young orphan woman staying with her grandfather, who helps him learn about shepherding and nature along with the other shepherds. Their journey is hazardous as they face tigers, sandalwood smugglers, goat thieves, limited food and water supplies, and the risk of not being able to find a suitable environment for the goats to graze. Ravi learns quickly and uses his newfound skills to fight these threats. <br />
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Eventually, Ravi and Obu fall in love, but Ravi's father insists that he stay away from her due to his unemployment and remembers him, her grandfather's wish that Obu should be married to a stable job person, so he rejects her advances.<br />
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Finally, Ravi comes face to face with the tiger and, reflecting on his previous lack of initiative, bravely stands up to it and makes it flee.<br />
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Back in the interview, Ravi explains that the tiger is very quick to nab the neck of an animal that is bending its spine. But coming to humans, it became a puzzle to the tiger because for a human who always stands straight and confident, the tiger doesn't know how to catch the human's neck. Like the way he also came from, the past four years bended in front of the world with the fear and lack of confidence. With this experience, the tiger gave him a confidence that was not in his life before. <br />
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Later, he got the corporate job he dreams for, but he was not satisfied with the job. He resigns it and prepares for [[Indian Forest Service|IFoS]] because he wants to serve in the forest to help his village, solve their problems, and protect the forest from the thieves legally. Leaving the interviewers pleased and impressed, he becomes a [[Indian Forest Service|Divisional Forest Officer]] (DFO) and returns to his village amidst pomp and splendor. Ravi declares his love for Obu, and the two embrace.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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{{cast listing|<br />
* [[Panja Vaisshnav Tej]] as Kataru Ravindranath Yadav "Ravi" later becomes an [[Indian Forest Service|IFoS]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/konda-polam-title-and-first-look-of-panja-vaishnav-tej-and-rakul-preet-singhs-film-revealed/articleshow/85479993.cms |title=Konda Polam: Title and first look of Panja Vaishnav Tej and Rakul Preet Singh's film revealed |access-date=24 August 2021 |date=20 August 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Obulamma "Obu"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rakul-preet-unveils-first-look-her-character-director-krish-s-konda-polam-154297 |title=Rakul Preet unveils first look of her character in director Krish's Konda Polam |date=24 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref><br />
* [[Sai Chand]] as Guravappa, Ravi's father<br />
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Ravi's grandfather <br />
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Head of [[Union Public Service Commission|UPSC]] Interview panel (Cameo Appearance)<br />
* [[Annapurna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Ravi's grandmother<br />
* [[Hema (actress)|Hema]] as a villager<br />
* Anthony<br />
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as Ankayenna<br />
* Syamala as Subhadra, Ankayenna's wife (Cameo Appearance)<br />
* Mahesh Vitta as Bhaskar<br />
* Racha Ravi as Siripellu<br />
* Ashok Vardhan<br />
* Anand Vihari <br />
* Pranitha as Ravi's sister<br />
* Udhbav Raghunandhan as Ravi's elder brother<br />
* [[Siddharth Gollapudi]] as Interviewer}}<br />
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==Production==<br />
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''Konda Polam'' novel was recommended to [[Krish Jagarlamudi|Krish]] by Director [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]]. After reading this novel he decided to make a film on this. In 2020, Krish acquired the rights of novel by Sannapureddi Venkata Ramireddy. He adapted the novel into a theatrical extravaganza, casting Panja Vaishnav Tej and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} In September 2020, it was reported that Rakul Preet Singh resumed the shooting of the film which was being shot in [[Vikarabad]], [[Telangana]] forest. This film's major part was shot during lockdown 1 under biobubble with limited cast and crew.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rakul-preet-resumes-shoot-for-krish-s-film-in-vikarabad-see-leaked-photos-from-the-sets-1724522-2020-09-23 |title=Rakul Preet resumes shoot for Krish's film in Vikarabad. See leaked photos from the sets |author=Janani K |date=23 September 2020 |access-date=24 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In an interview Krish said, “During famines, many people from the shepherding community go to forest areas along with their sheep for their livelihood. This process is called 'Konda Polam'. We will be showcasing this adventurous journey very clearly in this film.” In the novel there is no character called Obulamma; he wrote the character for the film, to get into a commercial template he added.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rajeswari Parasa |date=5 October 2021 |title=Konda Polam is about an adventurous journey undertaken by shepherds: Dir Krish intv |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/konda-polam-about-adventurous-journey-undertaken-shepherds-dir-krish-intv-156112 |access-date=6 October 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Konda Polam<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[M. M. Keeravani]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = 2 October 2021<br />
| recorded = <br />
| venue = <br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 25:10<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| label = Mango Music<br />
| producer = <br />
| prev_title = [[12 'O' Clock (film)|12 'O' Clock]]<br />
| prev_year = 2021<br />
| next_title = [[Pelli SandaD#Soundtrack|Pelli SandaD]]<br />
| next_year = 2021<br />
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio<br />
|{{YouTube|8svFMWcswdI|Konda Polam - Full Album}}<br />
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The soundtrack is composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]] and lyrics are penned by Keeravaani, [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], and [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]. "Obulamma", the first track of the soundtrack, released on 27 August 2021 by Mango Music.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=JiqIa5uzYGk |title=Obulamma Video Song - Kondapolam Movie - Vaisshnav Tej - Rakul Preet Singh - M M Keeravaani - Krish |work=Mango Music |via=YouTube |date=27 August 2021}}</ref> "Shwaasalo", the second track, was released on 30 September.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kondapolam/uB2,eno11NY_ |title=Kondapolam Album by M. M. Keeravani |date=2 October 2021 |publisher=Jiosaavn |access-date=2 October 2021 |archive-date=2 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002140341/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kondapolam/uB2,eno11NY_ |url-status=dead}}</ref> The soundtrack album was launched in an event held at [[Kurnool]], Andhra Pradesh on 2 October 2021.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=w55ogsHxFjo |title=Kondapolam Audio Launch Event - Vaisshnav Tej - Rakul Preet Singh - Krish - MM Keeravani - Oct 8th |work=First Frame Entertainments |via=YouTube |date=2 October 2021}}</ref><br />
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The film marks [[Shreya Ghoshal]] collaborating with Keeravani after over a decade, as their last collaboration was ''[[Badrinath (film)|Badrinath]]'', where Ghoshal sung the song "Chiranjeeva". The song "Dham Dham Dham" from the film won [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] the [[National Film Award for Best Lyrics]] at the [[69th National Film Awards]].<br />
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{{Tracklist<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| total_length = 25:10<br />
| all_lyrics = <br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Obulamma<br />
| lyrics1 = [[M. M. Keeravani]]<br />
| extra1 = Satya Yamini, [[P V N S Rohit]]<br />
| length1 = 3:36<br />
| title2 = Tala Etthu<br />
| lyrics2 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]<br />
| extra2 = [[M. M. Keeravani]], Harika Narayan, Sri Soumya Varanasi<br />
| length2 = 3:09<br />
| title3 = Dham Dham Dham<br />
| note3 = <br />
| lyrics3 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]<br />
| extra3 = [[Rahul Sipligunj]], Damini Bhatla<br />
| length3 = 4:38<br />
| title4 = Kadhalu Kadhaluga<br />
| note4 = <br />
| lyrics4 = [[M. M. Keeravani]]<br />
| extra4 = [[Kailash Kher]], Yamini Ghantasala<br />
| length4 = 3:56<br />
| title5 = Daarulu Daarulu<br />
| note5 = <br />
| lyrics5 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]<br />
| extra5 = [[M. M. Keeravani]], Harika Narayan<br />
| length5 = 2:48<br />
| title6 = Shwaasalo<br />
| lyrics6 = [[M. M. Keeravani]]<br />
| extra6 = [[Yamini Ghantasala]], PVNS Rohit<br />
| length6 = 3:31<br />
| title7 = Chettekki<br />
| lyrics7 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]<br />
| extra7 = [[Kaala Bhairava]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]<br />
| length7 = 3:32<br />
}}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
The film received mixed-to-positive reviews, with praise for the unique story, visuals, and acting, with the use of body language and eyes being particularly noticed. However, the pacing and length were criticized, with the need for certain scenes and a musical duet being questioned.<ref>{{cite news |first1=Sangeetha Devi |last1=Dundoo |access-date=13 December 2021 |title='Konda Polam' movie review: Life lessons from the wild |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/konda-polam-movie-review-krish-jagarlamudis-film-starring-vaisshnav-tej-rakul-preet-singh-needed-more-depth/article36895440.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=8 October 2021 |issn=0971-751X }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=13 December 2021 |title=Konda Polam review: Multiple conflicts, shoehorned romance dilute the effect of Krish's man vs wild movie |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/konda-polam-review-multiple-conflicts-shoehorned-romance-dilute-the-effect-of-krish-s-man-vs-wild-movie-101633772517691.html |date=9 October 2021 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=Konda Polam Movie Review: A unique tale of a boy and a tiger |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/konda-polam/movie-review/86863937.cms}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=80|count=5|average=7|ref=yes}}<br />
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Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Konda Polam might have its moments where it misses the mark but it gets more things right than wrong."<ref>{{cite web |first=Neeshita |last=Nyayapati |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/konda-polam/movie-review/86863937.cms?from=mdr?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=October7&utm_campaign=KondaPolamReview |title=Konda Polam Movie Review: A unique tale of a boy and a tiger |website=The Times of India |date=7 October 2021 |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref> Sankeertana Varma of Firstpost gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "While Konda Polam is definitely a story of a man coming of age and realising his priorities, it lacks the ‘epicness’ it foretells."<ref>{{cite web |first=Sankeertana |last=Varma |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/konda-polam-movie-review-a-promising-feature-that-suffers-at-execution-10038001.html?from=mdr?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=October8&utm_campaign=KondaPolamReview |title=Konda Polam movie review: A promising feature that suffers at execution |date=8 October 2021 |website=Firstpost |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times wrote, "The only downside of Konda Polam is that it tries to address multiple conflicts. In the process, the impact that it intends to make is diluted."<ref>{{cite web |first=Haricharan |last=Pudipeddi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/konda-polam-review-multiple-conflicts-shoehorned-romance-dilute-the-effect-of-krish-s-man-vs-wild-movie-101633772517691.html?from=mdr?utm_source=Wikipedia&utm_medium=October9&utm_campaign=KondaPolamReview |title=Konda Polam review: Multiple conflicts, shoehorned romance dilute the effect of Krish's man vs wild movie |website=Hindustan Times |date=9 October 2021 |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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===Box office===<br />
Commercially, the film lost money in theatres but recovered its budget from satellite and streaming rights, with [[Amazon Prime Video]] buying the film's streaming rights for {{INR|3.5 [[crore]]}}.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vyas |access-date=13 December 2021 |title=OTT Saved Konda Polam! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ott-saved-konda-polam-711874 |date=21 October 2021 |website=thehansindia.com}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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