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{{Short description|2025 Indian Telugu-language film by Praveena Paruchuri}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kothapallilo Okappudu
| image = Kothapallilo Okappudu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Praveena Paruchuri
| writer =
| story = Guru Kiran Bathula
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Gopalakrishna Paruchuri
* Praveena Paruchuri
* [[Rana Daggubati]] ('''presenter''')
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Manoj Chandra
* Monika T.
* Usha Bonela
}}
| cinematography = Petros Antoniadis
| editing = Kiran R.
| music = '''Score:'''<br/>[[Varun Unni]]<br/>'''Songs:'''<br/>[[Mani Sharma]]
| studio = Paruchuri Vijaya Praveena Arts
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2025|07|18|df=y}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Kothapallilo Okappudu''''' ({{Translation|Once upon a time in Kothapalli}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy drama]] film directed by Praveena Paruchuri.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Baahubali' Gave Me The Courage To Return To India: Praveena Paruchuri On Directing 'Kothapallilo Okappudu' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/baahubali-gave-me-the-courage-to-return-to-india-praveena-paruchuri-on-directing-kothapallilo-okappudu |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en |archive-date=16 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250716210039/https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/baahubali-gave-me-the-courage-to-return-to-india-praveena-paruchuri-on-directing-kothapallilo-okappudu |url-status=live }}</ref> The film features Manoj Chandra, Monika T and Usha Bonela in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2025-07-18 |title=Kothapallilo Okappudu review: Ambitious attempt stumbles despite thoughtful themes |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kothapallilo-okapudu-movie-review-ambitious-attempt-stumbles-despite-thoughtful-themes-2757773-2025-07-18 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

The film was released on 18 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-07-10 |title=Kothapallilo Okappudu Trailer: A freak incident rattles the belief system of an entire village |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jul/10/kothapallilo-okappudu-trailer-a-freak-incident-rattles-the-belief-system-of-an-entire-village |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719081913/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jul/10/kothapallilo-okappudu-trailer-a-freak-incident-rattles-the-belief-system-of-an-entire-village |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ramakrishna works for a moneylender in the village of Kothapalli. He is in love with a girl named Savitri. Their friend Andham supports their relationship and tries to help them meet. One day, Ramakrishna plans to meet Savitri near a haystack, but unexpected events take place, causing problems for both of them. The rest of the story shows what happens next and how they deal with the situation.

== Cast ==
* Manoj Chandra as Ramakrishna
* Monika T as Savitri
* Usha Bonela as Aadhilakshmi "Andham"
* [[Ravindra Vijay]] as Appanna
* [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Reddy
* Bongu Satti
* Phani
* Prem Sagar Rajulapati as Gandubabu
* Praveena Paruchuri
* [[Babu Mohan]] as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]

== Music ==
The soundtrack is composed by [[Mani Sharma]], while background score is composed by [[Varun Unni]].

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| all_music =
| title1 = Ranga Nayaki
| length1 = 3:59
| lyrics1 = Chaitanya Prasad
| extra1 = [[Dhanunjay Seepana]]
| title2 = Biscuit Biscuit
| length2 = 3:14
| lyrics2 = Hareesh Chakravarthy
| extra2 = Sai Shivani
| title3 = Yelo Yennello
| length3 = 3:42
| lyrics3 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| extra3 = [[Ramya Behara]]
| title4 = Jai Bolo
| length4 = 3:16
| lyrics4 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| extra4 = [[Sweekar Agasthi]], Ramya Behera
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Kothapallilo Okappudu'' was released on 18 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2025-07-11 |title=Rana's Spirit Media unveils intriguing trailer of rural drama 'Kothapallilo Okappudu' |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/ranas-spirit-media-unveils-intriguing-trailer-of-rural-drama-kothapallilo-okappudu-987253 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-07-16 |title=Rana Daggubati: VFX and AI have made scaling up easier, but human stories matter |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rana-daggubati-vfx-and-ai-have-made-scaling-up-easier-but-human-stories-matter/article69813666.ece |access-date=2025-07-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=18 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250718114550/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rana-daggubati-vfx-and-ai-have-made-scaling-up-easier-but-human-stories-matter/article69813666.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' was positive with performances of the cast and stated, "They say destruction is easy and creation is hard. But what if the reverse were true? ''Kothapallilo Okappudu'' explores this inversion with conviction".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2025-07-18 |title='Kothapallilo Okappudu' movie review: A bittersweet tale to savour, ponder and debate |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kothapallilo-okappudu-movie-review-the-telugu-film-is-directed-by-praveena-paruchuri-and-presented-by-rana-daggubati/article69818243.ece |access-date=2025-07-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> BH Harsh of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and praised the direction, cinematography and performances of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=2025-07-17 |title=Kothapallilo Okappudu Movie Review: An exuberant satire that explores bold ideas |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Jul/17/kothapallilo-okappudu-movie-review-an-exuberant-satire-that-explores-bold-ideas |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 praising performances, and themes whereas criticizing its narration, and underdeveloped subplots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kothapallilo Okappudu Movie Review: Raw, rooted, but stumbles in its storytelling |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/kothapallilo-okappudu/movie-review/122779031.cms |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=28 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250728060430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/kothapallilo-okappudu/movie-review/122779031.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|37501723}}

[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Andhra Pradesh Police]]
[[Category:Telugu-language comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:2025 comedy-drama films]]

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Chinmoyin at 09:09, 3 March 2026