Chitra Alochana Podcasts [Telugu]

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners!   In this episode, we gave #HarishShankar's debut #Shock, starring #RaviTeja and #Jyothika, a visit wherein we tried to look at why this film flopped at the BO and also critically.  Happy Listening!   If you have any suggestions, feedback or criticism, you can contact us here:    Gmail: chitraalochana@gmail.com   Twitter: @CAlocha...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we visited yet another classic film from the 90s. Its Krishna Vamsi's Anthahpuram and we tripped over it for more than an hour. Happy Listening! If you have any suggestions, feedback or criticism, you can contact us here: Gmail: chitraalochana@gmail.com Twitter: @CAlochana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitraalochana

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we talked about Bhaskar Hazarika's film Aamis / Ravening, streaming on SonyLIV. It's an Assamese film and we urge you to watch the film before you listen to this pod. It's a unique film and is not for everyone. If you have seen the film, then listen to us talk about it for almost an hour. Happy Listening! If you have any suggestions, feedback...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this very special episode we were fortunate enough to talk about the songs of Raja Raja Chora with the actual team that did the brainstorming and made everything possible for the film. We have the director Hasith Goli, music director and our favourite Vivek Sagar along with lyricists Krishna Kanth and Baradwaj Patrudu joining us in this discussion. Watch th...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we discussed about Ashwin Gangaraju's debut film Aakashavaani, streaming on SonyLIV. Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 00:40 - Initial Thoughts 3 - 04:35 - North Korea 4 - 12:20 - Films with similar setups  5 - 15:45 - Missing Female Actors 6 - 18:25 - Setup and Pay Off 7 - 23:30 - The Other Aspects 8 - 33:50 - Conclusion Happy Listening!...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we both along with Praneeth and Surya, together tripped on Vikram K Kumar's film 13B also titled Yaavarum Nalam in Tamil. A childhood favourite of ours, we talked about what we liked about this film back then and even to date. Happy Listening! If you have any suggestions, feedback or criticism, you can contact us here: Gmail: chitraalochana@gm...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we revisited Pawan Kalyan's directorial debut Johnny and discussed why it did not work, yet why we like the film for what it is. Happy Listening! If you have any suggestions, feedback or criticism, you can contact us here: Gmail: chitraalochana@gmail.com Twitter: @CAlochana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitraalochana

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we tripped on Mohana Krishna Indraganti's Sammohanam for an hour, starring Aditi Rao Hydari & Sudheer Babu.   Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 00:53 - Initial Thoughts 3 - 06:35 - Meta Elements 4 - 09:15 - Hypocritical Media 5 - 11:35 - Commentary on TFI 6 - 13:44 - Celebrities Are Humans Too 7 - 19:32 - The Terrace Scene 8 - 25:30 -...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we have Karthikeya along with Ram Venkat Srikar from Cinema Express joining us to talk about Srikanth Addala's Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. Ranging from the filmmaking style to the philosophy, we talked it all. Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 01:33 - Initial Thoughts 3 - 10:40 - Too Real To Be True 4 - 22:00 - Pride Over Necessity 5...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we have Likith Sai joining us from Roast Mortem to talk about the OG, Melody Brahma Mani Sharma. We talked at length about his songs, the impact he has created and the niche he has in the market. We have referenced a lot of songs and thus have created playlists too, please do check them out. Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 01:52 - Childhood...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we are joined by our friends Praneeth and Surya. As a part of a long discussion on the Best Commercial Director India has ever seen, Mr SS Rajamouli, we decided to talk about our favorite SSR films. In this fourth and final part of this episode, we give our predictions about SSR's dream project the Mahabharatam and also ponder about RRR. Happy...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we are joined by our friends Praneeth and Surya. As a part of a long discussion on the Best Commercial Director India has ever seen, Mr. SS Rajamouli, we decided to talk about our favorite SSR films. In this part, we talk about SSR and Ravi Teja banger Vikramarkudu and also about Eega. Happy Listening! If you have any suggestions, feedback or...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we are joined by our friends Praneeth and Surya. As a part of a long discussion on the Best Commercial Director India has ever seen, Mr. SS Rajamouli, we decided to talk about our favorite SSR films. In this part, we talk about SSR's 8th film Maryada Ramanna and more. References made in the Pod: Bit Song in Maryada Ramanna: https://www.instagr...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we are joined by our friends Praneeth and Surya. As a part of a long discussion on the Best Commercial Director India has ever seen, Mr. SS Rajamouli, we decided to talk about our favorite SSR films. In this part, we talk about the magnanimous Baahubali.  References made in the Pod: SSR interaction with IITM Students: https://www.youtube....

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! Sometimes, even we get frustrated. And ranting it out with your friends is the best outlet, no? Well, listen to us rant on the "First Telugu Anthology" from Netflix: Pitta Kathalu and why we did not like it, featuring Tharun Bhascker's Ramula. If you have any suggestions, feedback or criticism, you can contact us here: Gmail: chitraalochana@gmail.com Twitter:...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! Listen to us talk at length about our favorite: Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi. References made in the Pod: Fargo movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(1996_film)  Fargo show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(TV_series) For your convenience: Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 00:25 - Initial Thoughts (Sandy) 3 - 01:04 - Initial Thoughts (Karthikeya) 4 - 0...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! Listen to us talk at length about various aspects which make Pelli Choopulu a phenomenon. References made in the Pod: Sainma Short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfjdRiDOmMw&t=477s Fargo movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(1996_film) Fargo show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(TV_series) Falaknuma Das: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this Part 3, we'll be talking about Krish's third film Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. For your convenience: Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 00:27 - Initial Thoughts (Sandy) 3 - 03:20 - Advaitha Siddantham 4 - 05:45 - Astha Siddhulu 5 - 07:30 - Not a revenge drama 6 - 11:35 - Bad execution 7 - 13:25 - Downfall of Surabhi 8 - 14:40 - The Metaphors 9 - 17:40 - T...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this Part 2, we'll be talking about Krish's second film Vedam. Links to all the articles referred to in the Pod: Bit Song in Vedam: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4bbUVpSOU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link For your convenience: Timestamps: 1 - 00:00 - Intro 2 - 00:20 - Bridge between Gamyam and Vedam 3 - 02:37 - Initial Thoughts (Sandy) 4 - 05:25 - Initial Thoug...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In Part 1 of today's Pod, we'll be talking about Krish's debut film Gamyam. Links to all the videos/articles referred in the Pod: Krish interview with Sirivennela: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hddr0gx9-EQ&t=828s Deadpool reaction to Free Guy: https://youtu.be/g7q60i_Lh_E Enthavaraku Song Write-up: https://wp.me/payYuW-f9 Enthavaraku Song Insta Post: htt...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In today's episode we have a special guest joining us: @ThatTeluguAmmayi from Instagram is along with us here. We talk about Mani Sir's Geethanjali and dwell on the reasons why there needs to be more discussion about this gem, which is unfortunately largely ignored under Mani Sir's legacy. That Telugu Ammayi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatteluguam...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! This is Part 2 of the same Karthik Subbaraj episode we released previously. In this part, you can listen to us talk about Iraivi, breakdown Karthik's best work Mercury and also talk a bit about Petta & Jagame Thandiram. Links to all the videos referred in the Pod: Deep Focus Interview with BR:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2r7ZS-CvQ Edith Piaf "I...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode, we have a guest joining us. He is Amar Bangaru. He lives in the USA and has done Screenwriting course from NYFA. We'll be talking in detail about how Karthik Subbaraj writes and builds his world. In this Part 1, you can listen to us talk about Pizza and Jigarthanda.   Links to all the videos referred in the Pod: Karthik Subbaraj Interview...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode we breakdown Vivek Athreya's 2nd directorial venture Brochevarevarura, starring Nivetha Thomas, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sree Vishnu, Satya Dev & others. We dive deep into the intricate writing methods used, how the film is structured and edited. Hope you'll like this one! Links to all the videos referred in the Pod: Behind the craft of Broche: ht...

Andariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners! In this episode we talk about the director Prasanth Varma and his 3 directorial ventures: Awe, Kalki and Zombie Reddy. We take deep dive into the world of Awe that Prasanth and his team have set up and discuss all the aspects of this debut venture. We also talk the pros and cons of his other 2 films, which are pretty much "above average" stuff from a man who m...