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| Directed by | Padmavathi Malladi |
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| Written by | Padmavathi Malladi |
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| Edited by | Hari Shankar TN |
| Music by | Ree
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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Gandhi Tatha Chettu (Template:Translation) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Padmavathi Malladi.[1][2] The film features Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Chakrapani Ananda and Rag Mayur in lead roles.[3]
The film premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and at Jaipur International Film Festival during the same month.[4] It was released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[5][6]
Plot
The film tells the story of a 13-year-old girl named Gandhi, who is deeply influenced by her grandfather Ramachandrayya’s adherence to Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. When a spokesperson for a minister, Satish, attempts to persuade the villagers to sell their land for the construction of a chemical factory, Ramachandrayya refuses, valuing a cherished tree on his property. After his passing, Gandhi takes on the responsibility of protecting the tree and faces opposition from the villagers and Satish. The narrative follows her non-violent struggle to save the tree, embodying Gandhian ideals of peaceful resistance.
Cast
- Sukriti Veni as Gandhi
- Ananda Chakrapani as Ramachandrayya, Gandhi's grandfather
- Rag Mayur as Satish
- Bhanu Prakash
- Nehal Anand Kunkuma
- Raghu Ram
Soundtrack
Release
Gandhi Tatha Chettu premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and other film festivals.[7] It was later released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[8] It was released on Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win on 21 March 2025.[9]
Reception
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a positive review with appreciation for direction and, performances of lead cast.[10] BH Harsh of The New Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Gandhi Tatha Chettu accomplishes just that, leaving us emotional with its simplicity and wholesomeness" with a particular praise for the actor Ananda Chakrapani.[11] The Times of India too gave the same rating and stated, "while its slow-burn approach requires patience, the moral takeaway and artistic execution make it worthwhile".[12]
References
- ↑ 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' director Padmavati Malladidiscusses the film's journey, Sistu, Suhas. thehansindia.com(2025-01-21). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Sukumar: వినోదం.. సందేశమున్న మంచి చిత్రమిది. EENADU. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Gandhi Tatha Chettu trailer: A little girl's Gandhian fight to save her grandfather's tree, Devulapally, Aditya. Cinema Express(2025-01-09). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Director Padmavathi Malladi on the making of 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu', a crowdsourced Telugu indie film. The Hindu(2025-01-22). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Veni's Gandhi Tatha Chettu to Release on January 24th, Rachavelpula, Kausalya. thehansindia.com(2025-01-01). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Gandhi Tatha Chettu: జనవరి 24న సుకుమార్ కూతురు 'గాంధీ తాత చెట్టు' రిలీజ్, Telugu, ntv. NTV Telugu(2025-01-01). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Makes Her Debut in Award-Winning Drama, Prakash, B. V. S.. Deccan Chronicle(2025-01-02). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ 'Pushpa' Director Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Shaved Her Head For Debut Film 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu'. Times Now(2025-01-17). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ OTT Telugu Movie: సైలెంట్గా ఓటీటీలోకి వచ్చేసిన సుకుమార్ కూతురు నటించిన మూవీ.. ఎక్కడ చూడాలంటే?, S, Hari Prasad. Hindustantimes Telugu. Retrieved 2025-03-26.Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
- ↑ 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: A heartfelt tribute to Gandhian principles and rural innocence. The Hindu(2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: An earnest tale about fighting for the present and future, Harsh, B. H.. The New Indian Express(2025-01-25). Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Gandhi Tatha Chettu Movie Review : A Soulful Tale of Peace, Persistence, and Values. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-02-03.