Bhale Unnade
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- Raj Tarun
- Manisha Kandkur
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| Directed by | J. Sivasai Vardhan |
| Produced by | N.V. Kiran Kumar |
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| Music by | Shekar Chandra |
Production company | Maruthi Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhale Unnade is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by J. Sivasai Vardhan. It stars Raj Tarun and Manisha Kandkur in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Abhirami, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, and others. The film explores contemporary themes of gender dynamics and relationships, focusing on a protagonist who defies traditional masculinity.
Released theatrically on 13 September 2024, it received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its concept but criticized its execution and narration. The film was later made available on OTT platforms, where it was widely regarded as a commercial failure.
Bhale Unnade revolves around Radha (Raj Tarun), a saree draper whose empathetic and unconventional approach challenges traditional masculinity, blending humor and emotion in his romantic journey with his love interest Krishna (Manisha Kandkur). The film attempts to explore modern gender dynamics but struggles with pacing in its second half, where the storyline lacks depth, a point critics noted as a missed opportunity.[1]
Cast
- Raj Tarun as Radha
- Manisha Kandkur as Krishna
- Abhirami as Gowri, Radha’s mother
- Ammu Abhirami as young Gowri
- Goparaju Ramana as Radha’s uncle
- VTV Ganesh as Director Bhanu Prasad
- Srikanth Iyengar as Dr. Anand Kumar "Guruji"
- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao as Old man
- Leela Samson as Old man’s wife
- Hyper Aadi as Prathap, Radha’s friend
- Sudharshan as Chinna, Krishna’s fiancee
- Krishna Bhagawan as Nagaraju, Gowri’s colleague
- Mani Chandana as Krishna’s mother
- Srinivas Vadlamani as Krishna’s father
- Indhu as Sowmya, Krishna’s friend
- Racha Ravi as Murthy, Guruji’s assistant
- Sathvik Anand as Chiguru, Guruji’s assistant
- Shaking Seshu as Chinna’s father
- Ananth Babu as Dr. Genius
- Shabeena Shaik as Nurse Sarika
- Satish Saripalli as Gowri’s father
- Jaya Naidu as Gowri’s mother
- Rakesh Rachakonda as Gowri’s brother
- Abhinav Manikanta as Kishan, Gowri’s husband and Radha’s father
Production
The film was announced in mid-2024, with a trailer released on 16 August hinting at a light-hearted romantic comedy with a unique twist.[2] Directed by J. Sivasai Vardhan, it was produced under Maruthi Films. Raj Tarun, marking his third release within a 30-day period, took on the role of a saree draper, an unconventional choice for a male lead in Telugu cinema.[3] The film's release date was confirmed as 13 September 2024.[4]
Themes
The film emphasizes "soft manhood," promoting qualities like empathy and emotional intelligence over traditional masculinity. Critics noted this as a refreshing yet underdeveloped angle in Telugu cinema.[5]
Soundtrack
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| Released | 12 April 2024 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 17:04 | ||||
| Language | Telugu | ||||
| Label | Aditya Music | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Shekar Chandra.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Adollaki Amada Dhooram" | Purnachary | Dhanunjay Seepana | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Set Avuthundhaa Pairu" | Krishna Kanth | Kapil Kapilan | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Sofia" | Shekar Chandra, Dev, Kareemullah | Kareemullah | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Never End Story" | Chaitu Satsangi | Mangli | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Bava Rava" | Purnachary | Dheeraj M. | 0:53 |
| 6. | "Anathi Nivvu" | Nikesh Kumar Dasagrandhi | Akshaya Sai | 2:19 |
| Total length: | 17:04 | |||