Kothapallilo Okappudu Story

The plot of the movie takes place in 1997 and centers on Appanna (Ravindra Vijay), a moneylender. Ramakrishna (Manoj Chandra), the protagonist, adores Savitri (Monika) and is employed by him. In a strange accident, Appanna passes away after promising Ramakrishna that he would assist him in getting married. Ramakrishna is compelled to marry another girl he doesn't love as a result of his unexpected demise, which exacerbates the village's already existing conflict. The fundamental plot of the movie revolves around how he escapes this predicament.

Kothapalli's One-Time Review

Rana Daggubati is the host of Kothapallilo Okappudu, which is directed by Praveen Paruchuri. A few months after seeing the movie, Rana stepped up to introduce this social play, which takes place in a village setting. The movie demonstrates how lives may be transformed by simple beliefs and small-town residents.

The movie's plot centers on how Appanna, a wealthy landlord, is depicted by Praveena Paruchuri, and how he goes on to become a deity for the entire village after his passing. But it takes her a while to prove all of this. However, her story is unclear when she gets to the central issue. The reason why the villagers see a bad guy as a god is not adequately explained.

. The director doesn't have enough time to delve into important topics like the bike, the villagers' beliefs, and other things because she spends too much time introducing the other characters. The way that each character is introduced is one of the film's highlights. Each character in the story is given importance and has an arc.

 The climax and the way things are explained are okay, but more depth in the proceedings would have made a big difference. The way the hero's arc develops after his master's death is not fleshed out well. The emotional thread in the second half is weak and should have been stronger. Although the entire film revolves around marrying the heroine, sadly, she has no narrative weight in the setup.

Coming to the performances, Ravindra Vijay is top-notch in the role of Appanna. Known for his negative roles, he brings depth to the film. One feels he should have been given more importance in the story. The main lead, Manoj Chandra, is very good in his role. 

Though he looks a bit rustic initially, as the film progresses, he performs well and makes an impressive debut. The female lead, Monika, is just about okay and doesn’t have much to do. However, the actress playing the heroine's friend excels in her role. Her character faces racial abuse, and credit should go to the director for presenting this issue in a lighter tone. The way the actress holds your attention with her honest performance is among the best aspects of the film.

Satyam Rajesh appears in a cameo and is good. After a long gap, Telugu actor Benerjee gets a solid role and shines in his negative role, adding depth to the proceedings. The production values of the film are neat, and the way the small-town visuals are captured is impressive. 

There is decent comedy in the film, and the track between the hero and the heroine's friend is well-conceived and showcased in a fun manner. The dialogues are hilarious, but the screenplay is not engaging. The inconsistent narrative is the major drawback. Editing is decent, and the production design is handled very well.

Kothapallilo Okappudu is a small-time village drama with a decent story, but the execution could have been much better. The film realistically portrays how belief systems affect common people, but the overall narration leaves much to be desired.

Kothapallilo Okappudu Verdict

On the whole, Kothapallilo Okappudu is a village drama based on the belief systems in small towns. While the concept is good, the execution is half-baked and leaves a lot to be desired. Such films make for a decent watch on OTT.

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