Jai Bolo Telangana (transl. Hail Telangana!) is a 2011 Telugu-language historical drama film based on the Telangana Movement, produced & directed by N.Shankar on Mahalakshmi Arts banner. Starring Jagapathi Babu, Smriti Irani, Meera Nandan, Sandeep Singh and music composed by Chakri. Cinematography by T. Surendra Reddy. Beginning with the 1948 movement against the annexing of the Seemandhra region with Hyderabad into a state of Andhra Pradesh, and the circumstances that arose since then, the movie covered the significant events until the tumultuous days at Osmania University in 2009. With the police beating up many peaceful Telangana agitators and Telangana people committing suicide for the formation of a separate Telangana state- all real-life incidents. It also shows how politicians from the Seemandhra region have manipulated and bribed the media often.[1]
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Directed by | N. Shankar |
Written by | Udugula Venu (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | N. Shankar |
Story by | N. Shankar |
Produced by | N. Shankar |
Starring | Jagapathi Babu Smriti Irani Meera Nandan Sandeep Singh |
Cinematography | T. Surendra Reddy |
Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Music by | Chakri |
Production company | Mahalakshmi Arts |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
The film has won five Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, including the Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration,[2] and was screened at the 6th South Asian Film Festival, held in Goa during September 2011.[3][4]
The film begins with Bandhagi Gopanna a revolutionary leader whose meaning in life is the liberation of Telangana. Plus, his family dedicated and sacrificed their lives for it by the previous 3 generations. Gopanna’s movement blazes from 4 sides. So, he too assassinated by malevolent political forces and suppresses the revolt. Years roll by, and Jayamma wife of Gopanna runs an organization Amma Odi which feeds the poor students and unemployed youth. As well as, she still has red parrots for Telangana. However, her son Varshith feels these struggles & sacrifices are stark waste which leaves nothing but sorrow. In addition, he falls for an Andhra girl Sahaja. Once, Varshith tours around ancestral villages where he spots people across the region who have been suffering from years of apathy and negligence. After soul-searching, he realizes the concrete way out is the formation of Telangana. Parallelly, KCR uproars Telangana revolutionary movement and he is apprehended. Hence, as a counterattack, a youth Chari self-immolates when Varshith outrages hail to Telangana.
Therefrom, student agitation is conducted at Osmania University under the leadership of Varshith. Anyhow, self-centered politicians plot to torpedo which leads to severe destruction, bandh, rallies, and riots. Gradually it becomes stronger by amalgamating the officials, bureaucrats, advocates, and including the police. Moreover, it spits turtle doves by elders holding the regional barrier, and Sahaja is forcibly taken back to her hometown. Chanti a vicious youth leader of Telangana conspires to knit with Sahaja for his political gain and entraps her brother Sunil. Besides, Varshith & his supporters are seized by cops and they abscond. During this plight, Jayamma carries out a hunger strike which fiery the insurgence. This minute, the public spits on wayward politicians which collapses their crown. Day by day, Jayamma's health condition deteriorates and she is hauled to the hospital by Police. Being aware of it, Varshith proceeds, even Sahaja revokes the match and moves to Hyderabad. On the way, Varshith faces a police encounter, and Sahaja is stabbed by Chanti. Despite that, they reach the camp with severe wounds and leave their breath continuing Jayamma's mission. At last, it is stated that wither these leaders will change, and the Jayamma family wins. Finally, the movie ends with KCR's Maha Garjana Sabha and Parlament accepting the Telangana formation bill.
Music was composed by music director Chakri. The song, "Garadi Chestundru" was written by K. Chandrashekar Rao.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Jai Bolo Telangana" | Ande Sri | Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:15 |
2. | "Oka Puvvu Oka Navvu" | Nandini Sidda Reddy | Sri Krishna, Adarshini | 5:54 |
3. | "Podustunna Poddumeeda" | Gaddar | Gaddar | 5:51 |
4. | "Nijamena" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Chakri, Tina Kamal | 5:47 |
5. | "Gaaradi Chestundru" | K. Chandrashekar Rao | Vasu | 3:12 |
6. | "Ee Gaayam Ee Gaayam" | Goreti Venkanna | Chakri, Pavni Pandey | 5:42 |