Okkadine

Okkadine is a 2013 Telugu film directed by Srinivas Raga and produced by C. V. Reddy under Gulabi Movies. It stars Nara Rohit and Nithya Menen. After several postponements, it was released on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2013, to mixed-to-negative reviews. It was dubbed into Hindi as Aur Ek Dushman and into Malayalam as Kanalattam.

Story

Sailaja returns to Hyderabad from the USA to her father, Sivaji Rao, a well-known philanthropist who runs orphanages and is about to enter politics. When he leaves on a trip abroad to meet his supporters, a disappointed Sailaja plans a trip of her own with Sujatha, a friend she met online. That trip sets the story in motion.

Cast

• Nara Rohit in the male lead
• Nithya Menen as Sailaja
• Sai Kumar as Sivaji Rao, her father
• Snigda as Sujatha

Filming

The film was launched in Hyderabad on 5 January 2012, and the first schedule ran there until 9 January. A second schedule began in Araku on 24 February 2012, and the climax was shot at Ramoji Film City from 28 June 2012. A special song, a remix of a Jaya Malini hit, was filmed with Rachana Mourya and 70 dancers.

Music

Playback singer Karthik composed the music, his first Telugu album. Nandamuri Balakrishna launched the audio at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad on 22 October 2012, with Krishnam Raju and others in attendance.

Release and reception

Certified U/A, the film was first set for 7 December 2012 and was postponed several times. According to the source, Sun TV Network bought the satellite rights for ₹4 crore. Critics were largely unimpressed. One review faulted its illogical screenplay and dragging narration. Oneindia gave it 2.5 out of 5, The Times of India 2 and Rediff 1.5.

Sources: Wikipedia and Wikidata.