Bootcut Balaraju
2024 Indian romantic comedy film by Sree Koneti
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Bootcut Balaraju is a 2024 Indian Telugu-lanaguage romantic comedy film written and directed by Sree Koneti.[1] The film was produced by Md. Pasha under the banner of Katha Verunthadi Productions and Global films.[2] The film stars Syed Sohel as the titular character alongside Meghalekha, Sunil, Indraja in lead roles, Syed Sohel also debut in as a producer with film.[3]
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| Directed by | Sree Koneti |
| Written by | Sree Koneti |
| Story by | Lucky Media Unit |
| Produced by | Md. Pasha |
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| Cinematography | Shyam K. Naidu |
| Edited by | Vijay Vardhan Kavuri |
| Music by | Bheems Ceciroleo |
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Running time | 144 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
- Syed Sohel as "Bootcut" Balaraju
- Meghalekha as Mahalakshmi "Maha"
- Sunil as PK
- Indraja as Indravati Patel
- Vennela Kishore
- Brahmaji
- Mukku Avinash as Mukesh
- Jabardast Rohini as Rohini
- Siri Hanumanth as Sirisilla siri
- Suman as Narayana Patel
- Jabardasth Saddam as Shankari
- Vaddila Vanaja
Production
The film was announced through a formal muhurta pooja ceremony on 21 December 2021, in Hyderabad. Principal photography was scheduled to complete in February 2022.[4]
On 18 April 2022, a first-look glimpse of the film was released.[5] With filming wrapped up, the focus of the production team shifted to the release of its songs.[citation needed]
The teaser for Bootcut Balaraju was unveiled by Anil Ravipudi on 11 December 2023.[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Bheems Ceciroleo and Sony Music India acquired the audio rights.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Raju Naa Balaraju" | Kasarla Shyam | Swathi Reddy UK | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Thagudhaam Thaaggi Ugudhaam" | Afroz Ali | Rahul Sipligunj, Sai Madhav | 2:51 |
| 3. | "Ringu Ringu Billa" | Dev Pawar | Bhole Shavali, Raghuram | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Malli Malli" | Kasarla Shyam | Aditi Bhavaraju, Ritesh G Rao | 4:12 |
| 5. | "Chinni Chinni" | Ranjith Kumar Ricky | Anudeep Dev, Sai Veda Vagdevi | 1:45 |
| Total length: | 14:11 | |||
Release
Bootcut Balaraju was theatrically released on 2 February 2024.[citation needed]
Reception
Bhavana Sharma of Deccan Chronicle gave the film 2.5/5 stars and stated that "Bootcut Balaraju presents a love story with moments of brilliance. Sohel's performance and the humor elevate the film. However, occasional narration lags and uninspiring sequences may impact some viewers. Despite these aspects, it carves a niche as a love story with moments of endearment."[8]
Raisa Nasreen of Times Now gave the film 3/5 stars and stated that "Sohel brings a carefree charm to his role as a rural, academically disinterested youth facing ridicule. The film promises a mix of laughter and fun moments as it explores the highs and lows of his family and love life."[9]
