Indian Beauty
Indian Beauty | |
---|---|
Directed by | Shanti Kumar |
Produced by | Shanti Kumar, Sanyasi Raju |
Screenplay by | Shanti Kumar, Kishore Dhara, Katherine Torpey, Eric Zaccar |
Story by | Shanti Kumar |
Starring | |
Music by | Joy Kelvin |
Cinematography | Suresh Rohin |
Edited by | Nagi Reddy |
Production company |
Trinity International |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 125 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Indian Beauty( Telugu : ఇండియన్ బ్యూటీ )[1] is a romantic film directed by Shantikumar starring Collin Mcgee, Sairao, Gopichand Lagadapati & Manish Dayal.
Cast
- Gopichand Lagadapati as Vishal
- Manish Dayal as Jack
- Tanikella Bharani as himself
- Bramhanandam as himself
- Jayalalita as herself
- Nagineedu as Vishal's father
- Sai Rao as Swapna
- Collin Mcgee as Dave
- Susan Slatin as Granny
- Sukruta Shankar as Radha
Plot
Indian culture interests Dave (Colin McGee). So he decides to work on its culture. Dave has a friend Jack (Manish Patel) who is born in America but has roots in India. Jack joins Dave on his project on Indian culture. Mr. Murthy, a friend of Jack's father, offers them a place to stay. Initially Mr. and Mrs. Murthy are keen on taking Jack as their son-in-law, but noticing his American ways they prefer a local boy Vishal (Gopichand Lagadapati).[2][3][4]
Mr. Murthy's daughter, Swapna, is also interested in Indian culture and hence decides to help Dave with his project. In the process of working both Swapna & Dave are attracted to each other before they finally fall in love. Whether Swapna & Dave finally be successful in convincing the parents forms rest of the story.
Casting & Production
Major portion of this film was shot in Hyderabad while few scenes were shot in the United States.[5] The producer & director of the film, Shanti Kumar[6] selected Collin & Sai Rao[7] as the main lead roles along with Manish Dayal.Later Gopichand Lagadapati was selected to play the antagonist. Bramhanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Jayalalita, Nagineedu have cameos in the film.[8][9]
Soundtrack
Indian Beauty | |
---|---|
Soundtrack album by Joy Kelvin | |
Released | 2006 |
Recorded | 2006 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 27:94 |
Language | Telugu |
Label | Madhura |
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Priyathama" | Chitra, Priyasri | 5:08 |
2. | "Summer" | Tippu, Priyasri, Prajesh | 5:06 |
3. | "Holi" | Karthik, Anuradha Sriram | 4:37 |
4. | "Sankranthi" | Anitha Krishna, Balaji | 5:08 |
5. | "Dream Girl" | Unknown | 3:23 |
6. | "Re-mix" | Tippu, Priyasri, Madhulika | 5:12 |
Total length: |
27:94 |
Critical reception
The film received average reviews from the critics.
Now Running - On the whole an enjoyable fare that is bound to be helpful to people justifying their cross cultural marriages.[10]
One India - It is a film worth watching by one and all. However, the commercial values in the film are a little less. But a film that could be watched together by the entire family.[11]
References
- ↑ "Indian Beauty Plot". Nth wall.
- ↑ "Lagadapati With Sairao ; Picture Gallery". Al India.
- ↑ "Gopichand Lagadapati movie still from Indian Beauty". Allindiansite.
- ↑ "Gallery Of Lagadapati In Indian Beauty". AllIndiansite.
- ↑ "Indian Beauty set to release by 15 august 2006".
- ↑ "NRI director to produce & direct Indian beauty".
- ↑ "Collin & Sairao to play lead roles". All Indian site.
- ↑ "Actor Gallery from film Indian Beauty". Indiaglitz.
- ↑ "Picture gallery". Idle brain.
- ↑ "Indian Beauty is enjoyable says Kishore". Now Running.
- ↑ "A Family oriented film". One India.