Shourya (2016 film)
| Shourya | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K.Dasaradh |
| Produced by | Malkapuram Siva Kumar |
| Story by |
K.Dasaradh Gopimohan |
| Starring |
Manchu Manoj Regina Cassandra Prakash Raj Shayaji Shinde Subbaraju Brahmanandam Nagineedu |
| Music by | Veda K |
Production company |
Suraksh Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Shourya (English:Valour) is a 2016 Telugu romantic thriller film directed by K.Dasaradh and produced by Malkapuram Siva Kumar, under the banner of Suraksh Entertainments. The film stars Manchu Manoj and Regina Cassandra in the lead roles. This marks the second time that Dasaradh and Manoj have worked together, after their first film Sri in 2005.[1] The film was released worldwide on 4 March 2016.
Plot
Shourya (Manchu Manoj) and Netra (Regina Cassandra) are in love. But, Netra's father (Nagineedu) and uncle (Subbaraju) oppose this. So, both decide to elope. Before they leave for the UK, they arrive at Netra's village to spend a night in the village temple. On that night, someone tries to slit Netra's throat and Sourya gets implicated. The police also take the case seriously as Netra's father is an MP. Who tried to kill Nethra? Why did he try to kill her? Why was Shourya implicated? How Shourya manages to track down the real culprits forms the story.
Cast
- Manchu Manoj as Shourya
- Regina Cassandra as Netra
- Prakash Raj
- Shayaji Shinde
- Subbaraju as Netra's uncle
- Brahmanandam
- Nagineedu as Netra's father
- Hema[2]
Production
Plans to create the film were announced in May 2015 and Manchu Manoj was attached to the film, then titled "Production No 2".[3][4] No lead actress was attached to the film at this time and production was expected to begin in the summer of that same year.[4] The film's name was later titled Shourya and actress Regina Cassandra was confirmed as the movie's lead actress.[1][5] Filming commenced later that year and in November about 75% of the film's shooting was completed.[6] The following month digital posters were released for the film and the film was expected to release in January 2016.[7][8] This release date was pushed back, as filming continued through January.
On 1 February 2016 the film's music received an audio release and the filming for Shourya was announced to be nearing completion.[9][10] Shourya's producers had previously released one of the movie's reported five songs, "Tuppa Tuppa", online in December.[11] Music for the film was composed by K Veda.[11]
Manoj stated that the role would be a departure from his typical "rugged" roles and that "For the first time, I am playing an out and out uber cool stylish look in this film."[12]
Dasaradh has stated that the film would be a "thrilling love story" and "concept-oriented".[9]
Release
Shourya was released on 4 March 2016 in 370 to 400 screens across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.[13]
References
- 1 2 "Manchu Manoj-Dasarath movie title". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ http://ladduz.in/reviews/rating-shourya-telugu-movie-review-crime-thriller/
- ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. "Post Marriage, Manchu Manoj to Return with Dasaradh's Film; Movie Launched on Sunday [PHOTOS]". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- 1 2 Kumar, Hemanth. "Manchu Manoj teams up with Dasaradh - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ "శౌర్య ప్రేమప్రయాణం..". Namasthe Telangaana. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ "Manchu Manoj 'Shourya' First Look Launched". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ KAVIRAYANI, SURESH. "Shourya’s digital poster launched". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ KAVIRAYANI, SURESH. "Manoj’s Shourya to release in January". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- 1 2 CHOWDHARY, Y. SUNITA (2016-01-22). "He loves love stories". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ "Shourya audio launch on January 31". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- 1 2 "Manchu Manoj's 'Shourya' audio launch live streaming: Watch music release online [VIDEOS]". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ Sai, Sama. "Manchu Manoj’s Shourya Movie "O Manasa" Song Teaser Released". Financial Prospect. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ 'Guntur Talkies', 'Shourya', 'Kalyana Vaibhogame', 'Shiva Ganga' set for release