Godava

2007 film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy

Godava

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Directed by| A. Kodandarami Reddy
Written by| Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by| A. Kodandarami Reddy
Produced by| A. Kodandarami Reddy
A. Bharati
A. Sunil Reddy (presenter)
Starring| Vaibhav
Shraddha Arya
Cinematography| Dinesh
Edited by| Marthand K. Venkatesh
Music by| Mani Sharma

Production
company

K Films

Release date

* 7 December 2007 (2007-12-07)

Running time

| 146 minutes
Country| India
Language| Telugu

Godava (transl. Trouble) is a 2007 Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and stars his son Vaibhav and Shraddha Arya in the lead roles alongside Sayaji Shinde who plays a supporting role. This film marks the film debut of Reddy and the Telugu film debut of Arya.

## Plot

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To avoid marriage, Anjali gets into a fake relationship with her collegemate Balu.

## Cast

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* Vaibhav as Balu
* Shraddha Arya as Anjali
* Sayaji Shinde as Anjali's father
* Chalapathi Rao as Balu's father
* Delhi Rajeshwari as Balu's mother
* Annapoorna as Anjali's grandmother
* Brahmanandam as College Principal
* Sunil as Train Ticket Collector
* Ashwini as Anjali's friend
* Chitram Seenu as Balu's friend
* Babloo as Balu's friend
* AVS as Temple Priest
* Venu Madhav
* Jaya Prakash Reddy as Anjali's grandfather
* Raghu Babu as Police Sub-Inspector
* M. S. Narayana as Train Passenger
* Raghunatha Reddy as Superintendent of Police
* Gundu Sudarshan as Porter
* Dhanraj as Balu's friend
* Venu Yeldandi as College Student
* Thagubothu Ramesh
* Uttej as Lawyer
* Shankar Melkote as Suzy's father
* Nagendra Babu as the Chief Guest for Youth Festival (cameo appearance)
* Zabyn Khan as an item number in "Current Kastha"

## Production

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Due to the fact that the lead actor's real name, Sumanth, was already the name of an established actor, Kodandarami Reddy asked Chiranjeevi to pick a name from a list of ten names that Reddy had selected for his son.[1] Chiranjeevi picked out the name Vaibhav from the list to be Sumanth Reddy's stage name.[2] The filming was completed in September 2007.[3]

## Soundtrack

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Soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma.[4] The audio was launched on 10 September 2007. The songs were shot Bangkok, Malaysia and Visakhapatnam.[3] Balakrishna attended the audio launch as a chief guest.[5]

* "Evaro Nuvva" - Ranjith, Kalyani
* "Current Kastha" - Rita
* "Mounamlo" - N. C. Karunya
* "Okkasaari" - Rahul, Sunitha
* "Hutch Phone" - KK, Deepa, Kousalya

## Release and reception

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The film was released on 7 December along with Sivaji-starrer State Rowdy.[6] The film was released with 31 prints.[7] The film released to negative reviews.[8] Rediff gave the film a rating of one out of five stars and noted that "The motive behind such films is nothing but an excuse to showcase the wannabe star's dancing prowess and action shots".[9] This film was later dubbed in Hindi as Rowdy Bodyguard: A Powerful Man (2014).

## References

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1. ^ "Sumanth Reddy is actor Vaibhav's real name". The Times of India. October 2018.
2. ^ "Telugu cinema news - idlebrain.com". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
3. ^ a b "Godava press meet - Telugu cinema - Vaibhav". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
4. ^ "Yet another sonrise". The Hindu. 14 September 2007. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
5. ^ "Godava music launch - Telugu cinema function - Vaibhav & Sraddha Arya". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
6. ^ "Telugu cinema news - idlebrain.com". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
7. ^ "Godava success meet - Telugu cinema function - Vaibhasv & Sraddha Arya". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
8. ^ "Godava review. Godava Telugu movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
9. ^ "Steer clear of Godava". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2019.

## External links

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* Godava at IMDb

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A. Kodandarami Reddy filmography

1980s|

* Sandhya (1980)
* Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
* Nyayam Kavali (1981)
* Kodeeswaran Magal (1981) (Tamil)
* Gopala Krishnudu (1982)
* Pralaya Rudrudu (1982)
* Khaidi (1983)
* Prema Pichollu (1983)
* Kirayi Kotigadu (1983)
* Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)
* Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu (1983)
* Sri Ranga Neethulu (1983)
* Abhilasha (1983)
* Anubandham (1984)
* Challenge (1984)
* Goonda (1984)
* Bava Maradallu (1984)
* Rustum (1984)
* Dampatyam (1985)
* Donga (1985)
* Kirathakudu (1985)
* Rakta Sindhuram (1985)
* Vijetha (1985)
* Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986)
* Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)
* Veta (1986)
* Rakshasudu (1986)
* Shravana Sandhya (1986)
* Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1986)
* Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
* Donga Mogudu (1987)
* Jebu Donga (1987)
* Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
* Kirai Dada (1987)
* Maarana Homam (1987)
* Bazaar Rowdy (1988)
* Marana Mrudangam (1988)
* Raktabhishekam (1988)
* Trinetrudu (1988)
* Tiragabadda Telugubidda (1988)
* Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1988)
* Bhale Donga (1989)
* Vicky Daada (1989)

1990s|

* Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
* Rowdyism Nashinchali (1990)
* Jamai Raja (1990)
* Iddaru Iddare (1990)
* Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1990)
* Surya IPS (1991)
* Chittemma Mogudu (1992)
* Dharma Kshetram (1992)
* President Gari Pellam (1992)
* Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992)
* Nippu Ravva (1993)
* Mutamestri (1993)
* Allari Alludu (1993)
* Bobbili Simham (1994)
* Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1994)
* Pokiri Raja (1995)
* Maato Pettukoku (1995)
* Jabilamma Pelli (1996)
* Ramudochadu (1996)
* Priyaragalu (1997)
* Muddula Mogudu (1997)

2000s|

* Premakke Sai (2002) (Kannada)
* Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
* Okato Number Kurraadu (2002)
* Godava (2007)
* Punnami Naagu (2009)

As producer|

* Godava (2007)
* Kasko (2009)

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