Gandhi Tatha Chettu
2024 Indian Telugu-language film by Padmavathi Malladi
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Gandhi Tatha Chettu (transl. Tree of Gandhi's grandfather) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Padmavathi Malladi.[2][3] The film features Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Chakrapani Ananda and Rag Mayur in lead roles.[4]
- Naveen Yerneni
- Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar
- Sesha Sindhu Rao
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| Directed by | Padmavathi Malladi |
| Written by | Padmavathi Malladi |
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| Edited by | Hari Shankar TN |
| Music by | Ree |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and at Jaipur International Film Festival during the same month.[5] It was released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[6][7]
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
All music is composed by Ree.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Uthuthi" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Kanakavva | 2:56 |
| 2. | "Dhagad Pilla[8]" | Kasarla Shyam | Rahul Sipligunj | 3:02 |
| 3. | "Ole Sandhamama" | Kasarla Shyam | Divya Maalika | 1:24 |
| 4. | "Gandhi Maate" | Viswa | Meghanaa Naidu, Sindhuja Tanuku, Swetha Ponnapalli, Krishna Lasya, Sweeya Lakshmi, Gopika | 2:57 |
Release
Gandhi Tatha Chettu premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and other film festivals.[9] It was later released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.[10] It was released on Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win on 21 March 2025.[11]
Reception
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a positive review with appreciation for direction and, performances of lead cast.[12] 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.[13] 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".[14]