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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha<br />
| image = Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gaadha Telugu poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Hanu Raghavapudi]]<br />
| producer = Ram Achanta<br>Gopichand Achanta<br>Anil Sunkara<br />
| writer = Hanu Raghavapudi<br />
| screenplay = <br />
| story = <br />
| based_on = <br />
| starring = [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]<br/>[[Mehreen Pirzada]]<br />
| narrator = <br />
| music = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]<br />
| cinematography = J Yuvaraj<br />
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]<br />
| studio = [[14 Reels Entertainment]]<br />
| distributor = <br />
| released = {{Film date|2016|02|12|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 148 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
| budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--><br />
| gross = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--><br />
}}<br />
'''''Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha''''' ({{lit|Krishna's great love saga}}) is a 2016 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film written and directed by [[Hanu Raghavapudi]]. Produced by Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta and Anil Sunkara under [[14 Reels Entertainment]], the film features [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] and [[Mehreen Pirzada]] in the lead roles while [[Harish Uthaman]], [[Sampath Raj]], [[Murali Sharma]], and [[Brahmaji]] play supporting roles. The film released on 12 February 2016. The film is considered one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade {{!}} Film Companion|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=www.filmcompanion.in|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Krishna is a soft-natured person who is in love with Mahalakshmi. The world does not know that they are secretly talking to each other. Mahalakshmi is the sister of Ramaraju, a strong follower of Rajanna, a factionist in the Rayalaseema region. Rajanna's brother is encounter specialist [[Assistant Commissioner|ACP]] Srikanth, who kills criminals without arresting them. Simultaneously, internationally most wanted mafia don David returns to Hyderabad to fulfill his mother’s final wish, while his brother Sunny arranges for his safety. However, things turn around when Rajanna's house gets attacked by hired hitmen, during which Rajanna and Ramaraju get shot. In order to save Srikanth's kids, Ramaraju entrusts them to Krishna to return them to Srikanth's house in Hyderabad. He tells him that if he returns the kids safely, he will marry his sister to Krishna. After a series of incidents, Krishna returns the kids safely. Finally, David gets arrested, and Krishna and Mahalakshmi marry and live happily ever after.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] as Krishna<br />
* [[Mehreen Pirzada]] as Mahalakshmi<br />
* [[Harish Uthaman]] as Sunny<br />
* [[Sampath Raj]] as [[Assistant Commissioner|ACP]] Srikanth<br />
* [[Murali Sharma]] as David Bhai<br />
* [[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Ramaraju<br />
* [[Brahmaji]] as Veerendra<br />
* [[Prudhvi Raj (Telugu actor)|Prudhvi Raj]] as Police Officer<br />
* [[Satyam Rajesh]] as Rajesh, Krishna's friend<br />
* [[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as Rajanna<br />
* [[Ravi Kale]] as Satya<br />
* [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Taxi Driver<br />
* Naina Kommera as Chinnari Pelli Kooturu<br />
* Sree Pratham Raviprolu as Chhota Bheem<br />
* Shravan as Goon<br />
* Moksha as Chutki<br />
* [[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]]<br />
* [[Fish Venkat]]<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film's first look was released on 7 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/nanis-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-first-look-revealed-5358-slide-36468|title=Nani's Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha first look revealed - Photos|website=IBTimes India}}</ref> The film's release date was announced as 17 February 2016 .{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}<br />
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==Music==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]<br />
| cover = <br />
| border = <br />
| alt = <br />
| released = 25 January 2016<br />
| recorded = 2015<br />
| venue = <br />
| studio = <br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 16:58<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| label = [[Lahari Music]]<br />
| producer = Vishal Chandrasekhar<br />
| prev_title = [[Sawaari]]<br />
| prev_year = 2016<br />
| next_title = [[Kuttram 23]]<br />
| next_year = 2017<br />
}}<br />
The soundtrack was composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]], with lyrics written by Krishna Kanth. The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music. The full album was released on 25 January 2016.{{Tracklist<br />
| collapsed =<br />
| headline = Tracklist<br />
| extra_column = Artist(s)<br />
| total_length = 16:58<br />
| title1 = Rara Ravera<br />
| lyrics1 = <br />
| extra1 = [[Anthony Daasan]], [[Vedala Hemachandra]]<br />
| length1 = 03:59<br />
| title2 = Nuvvante Na Navvu<br />
| lyrics2 = <br />
| extra2 = [[Haricharan]], Sindhuri Vishal<br />
| length2 = 04:34<br />
| title3 = Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gaadha<br />
| lyrics3 = <br />
| extra3 = Ranjith<br />
| length3 = 03:06<br />
| title4 = Ulikipadaku Ulikipadaku<br />
| lyrics4 = <br />
| extra4 = [[Rahul Nambiar]], Sindhuri Vishal<br />
| length4 = 03:08<br />
| title5 = Aa Seetha Devaina<br />
| lyrics5 = <br />
| extra5 = Sumedha, Shriya<br />
| length5 = 02:11<br />
|all_writing=|title6=|length6=|title7=|length7=|title8=|length8=|title9=|length9=|title10=|length10=}}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that the film is "An unlikely love story packs in a fair amount of humour in the rugged Rayalaseema terrain." She added that "Vishal Chandrasekhar’s music and Yuvaraj’s cinematography are apt for the film’s milieu. The film has its share of fine performances. Nani is a treat to watch."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2016-02-12|title=Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gadha: This ‘gadha’ is fun|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Krishna-Gaadi-Veera-Prema-Gadha-This-%E2%80%98gadha%E2%80%99-is-fun/article15616500.ece|access-date=2020-11-05|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''<nowiki/>'s Suresh Kaviryani wrote that "Nani once again proves that he is a good actor. He does comedy scenes with ease and one can say that he is now a bankable star. Mehreen, too, has done an excellent job as the female lead and doesn’t look like a debutante at all."<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2016-02-13|title=Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gaadha movie review: Love & terror in the season of Valentine|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/130216/krishnagadi-veera-prema-gaadha-movie-review-love-terror-in-the-season-of-valentine.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><br />
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On Raghavpudi's direction, a reviewer ''[[Sify]]'' opined that "As writer and director, Hanu Raghavapudi has shown his mark once again in telling a story differently with rich visuals. He has acquired his distinct style and that is visible in this movie too."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha review: A neat and decent love story|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/krishna-gaadi-veera-prema-gaadha-review-a-neat-and-decent-love-story-review-telugu-qcmruyaiccceb.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Box office ==<br />
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===Domestic===<br />
''Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' grossed ₹3 crores on opening day at AP/Telangana box office becoming Nani's biggest opener in India, beating the records of his last film [[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-nanis-biggest-opener-garam-starts-well-666890|title=Box office collection: 'Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' is Nani's biggest opener; 'Garam' starts well|first=Ankita|last=Mehta|date=13 February 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref> The film grossed ₹6 crores in its opening weekend.<br />
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===Overseas===<br />
''Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' collected US$41,000 from the premier shows at the United States and US$103,000 on the first day, taking its total to US$144,583.The film witnessed growth on the second day by grossing US$171,447 by collecting $316,029 (₹2.15 crore).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/worldwide-box-office-collection-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-witnesses-good-jump-day-2-666954|title=Worldwide box office collection: 'Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' witnesses good jump on day 2|first=Ankita|last=Mehta|date=14 February 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref> The first weekend figures at the United States box office stood at US$464,239. It has collected $550,713 (₹3.77 crores) from 130 screens at the US box office in five days<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-collection-crosses-0-5-million-dollar-us-box-office-5-days-667395|title='Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' collection crosses $0.5 million dollar at US box office in 5 days|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=18 February 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref><br />
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The film collected $580,892 at the US box office in the first week. According to trade analyst [[Taran Adarsh]], the film has collected $702,288 (₹ 4.82 crores) at the US box office in 10 days. Its 31-day US total collection has reached $772,482 (₹ 5.19 crore).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-kalyana-vaibhogame-tops-business-again-beating-tuntari-kshanam-670851|title=US box office collection: 'Kalyana Vaibhogame' tops business again, beating 'Tuntari,' 'Kshanam'|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=15 March 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref> The film has failed to surpass the $1-million in its lifetime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-10-day-box-office-collection-nani-film-wont-cross-1-million-667940|title='Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' 10 day box office collection: Nani film won't cross $1-million mark in US|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=23 February 2016|website=www.ibtimes.co.in}}</ref><br />
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