Bootcut Balaraju

Bootcut Balaraju
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySree Koneti
Written bySree Koneti
Story byLucky Media Unit
Produced byMd. Pasha
Starring
CinematographyShyam K. Naidu
Edited byVijay Vardhan Kavuri
Music byBheems Ceciroleo
Production
companies
  • Katha Veruntadhi Productions
  • Global films
Release date
  • 2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)[1]
Running time
144 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bootcut Balaraju is a 2024 Indian Telugu-lanaguage romantic comedy film written and directed by Sree Koneti.[2] The film was produced by Md. Pasha.[3] Co-produced by Pandu and Mamidishetty Srinivas under Katha Verunthadi Productions and Global films, the film stars Syed Sohel,[4] Meghalekha, Sunil, Indraja, Vennela Kishore and Brahmaji in lead roles.[5]

Cast

  • Syed Sohel as "Bootcut" Balaraju
  • Meghalekha as Mahalakshmi "Maha"
  • Sunil as PK
  • Indraja as Indravati Patel
  • Vennela Kishore
  • Brahmaji
  • Mukku Avinash as Mukesh
  • Jabardast Rohini as Rohini
  • Siri Hanumanth as Sirisilla siri
  • Suman as Narayana Patel
  • Jabardasth Saddam as Shankari
  • Vaddila Vanaja

Production

The film was announced through a formal muhurta pooja ceremony on 21 December 2021, in Hyderabad. Principal photography was scheduled to complete in February 2022.[6]

On 18 April 2022, a first-look glimpse of the film was released.[7][8] With filming wrapped up, the focus of the production team shifted to the release of its songs.[9]

The teaser for Bootcut Balaraju was unveiled by Anil Ravipudi on 11 December 2023.[10]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Bheems Ceciroleo and Sony Music India acquired the audio rights.[11]

track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Raju Naa Balaraju"Kasarla ShyamSwathi Reddy UK3:59
2."Thagudhaam Thaaggi Ugudhaam"Afroz AliRahul Sipligunj, Sai Madhav2:51
3."Ringu Ringu Billa"Dev PawarBhole Shavali, Raghuram2:44
4."Malli Malli"Kasarla ShyamAditi Bhavaraju, Ritesh G Rao4:12
5."Chinni Chinni"Ranjith Kumar RickyAnudeep Dev, Sai Veda Vagdevi1:45
Total length:14:11

Release

Bootcut Balaraju was theatrically released on 2 February 2024.[1]

Reception

Bhavana Sharma of Deccan Chronicle gave the film 2.5/5 stars and stated that "Bootcut Balaraju presents a love story with moments of brilliance. Sohel's performance and the humor elevate the film. However, occasional narration lags and uninspiring sequences may impact some viewers. Despite these aspects, it carves a niche as a love story with moments of endearment."[12]

Raisa Nasreen of Times Now gave the film 3/5 stars and stated that "Sohel brings a carefree charm to his role as a rural, academically disinterested youth facing ridicule. The film promises a mix of laughter and fun moments as it explores the highs and lows of his family and love life."[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bootcut Balaraju in Bookmyshow". bookmyshow.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Sohel, Sri Koneti, MD Pasha release Chinni Chinni song from 'Boot Cut Balaraju' – Telugu Funda". telugufunda.com. 10 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Fun-filled teaser of Bootcut Balaraju released". 123telugu.com. 11 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Bootcut Balraju with Sohel as hero launched". ragalahari.com. 8 December 2021. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Bootcut Balaraju: Cast, Crew, Movie Review, Release Date, Teaser, Trailer". filmyfocus.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ స్పీడు మీదున్న సోహైల్‌, వకీల్‌ సాబ్‌ బ్యూటీతో రెండో సినిమా [Ananya Nagalla new movie with Sohel]. Sakshi (in Telugu). 8 December 2021. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Glimpse: Meet the Happy-Go-Lucky 'Bootcut Balraju'!". english.tupaki.com. 18 April 2022. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. ^ 'Bootcut Balaraju': 'బూట్ క‌ట్ బాల‌రాజు'గా బిగ్ బాస్ ఫేమ్ సోహెల్.. ఆకట్టుకుంటోన్న గ్లిమ్ప్స్ [Bootcut Balaraju Glimpse out now]. TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 20 April 2022. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Thaagudham Song from Bootcut Balaraju Will be Out Tomorrow". cinejosh.com. 11 June 2023. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Anil Ravipudi shares his best wishes to 'Bootcut Balaraju' and team". The Hans India. 11 December 2023. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Bootcut Balaraju (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – All Songs – Download or Listen Free". JioSaavn. 10 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Bootcut Balaraju: A Heartwarming Love Tale with Moments of Brilliance". Deccan Chronicle. 3 February 2024. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Bootcut Balaraju Movie Review: Syed Sohel Ryan's Film Promises a Hearty Dose of Laughter". Times Now. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.