Committee Kurrollu

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Committee Kurrollu (transl. “Committee Guys”) is a 2024 Telugu comedy drama written and directed by debutant Yadhu Vamsi, with an ensemble cast led by Sandeep Saroj, Trinadh Varma, P. Sai Kumar, Goparaju Ramana, Raadhya and Yaswanth Pendyala. Produced by Pink Elephant Pictures and Shree Radha Damodar Studios, it released in theatres on 9 August 2024 and went on to win Best Telugu Feature Film and Best Make-up at the 72nd National Film Awards.

What the story is about

The film is set in a peaceful village in East Godavari, among a close-knit group of friends who grew up together. A disagreement leads to an unexpected falling-out, and the rift affects not just their own lives but the calm of the whole community. Reviewers described it as an ode to friendship, conflict and reunion.

Cast

• Sandeep Saroj as Shiva
• P. Sai Kumar as President Bujji
• Goparaju Ramana as Venkatrao, Shiva’s father
• Yaswanth Pendyala as Surya
• Eshwar Rachiraju as William
• Trinadh Varma as Subbu
• Prasad Behara as Peddhodu
• Manikanta Parasu as Chinnodu
• Sharanya Suresh Raadhya as Madhuri
• Teena Sravya as Sridevi
• Sri Lakshmi as Idly Mama
• Niharika Konidela in a cameo

Making and reception

The film was shot largely in Amalapuram and elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh, wrapping by late April 2024. Anudeep Dev composed the songs and score, and Edurolu Raju was the cinematographer.

Reviews were positive. Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today said it “resonates deeply with millennials” and praised the screenplay, music, storytelling and cast. The Deccan Chronicle, calling it “an ode to friendship, conflicts and reunion”, credited Yadu Vamsi’s direction, Anudeep Dev’s score and Edurolu Raju’s camerawork. Times Now gave it 3 out of 5, describing “a nostalgia ride” and “a visual treat with good performances”.

Before its streaming premiere, OTTplay reported that it had made ₹25 crore in theatres.

Where to watch Committee Kurrollu

ETV Win acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights, and the film premiered there on 12 September 2024. Our OTT record is based on the film’s Wikipedia article rather than a platform listing, so check ETV Win for current availability.

Sources: the Wikipedia article on Committee Kurrollu and the reviews and report it cites, linked above; our own cast and crew records.