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'''Nuvve Kavali''' (English translation ''I Want Only You'') is a 2000 Telugu movie of Usha Kiron Productions, directed by Vijay Bhaskar of ''Swayamvaram'' fame was a remake of malayalam movie [[Niram]] acted by [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Shalini]]. Also [[Shalini]] acted in the Tamil version too with [[Prashanth]] named [[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]. [[Tarun Kumar|Tarun]] and [[Richa Pallod]] debuted with this movie. The supporting roles were done by Sai Kiran, [[Varsha]], [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], Kovoi Sarala, Giri Babu, Chalapathi, Lakshmi etc. and even an item number by [[Laila]]. The movie released on 13 October 2000 and was a runaway hit. In many ways it became a catalyst for new trends in ''Tollywood''. It was remade into Hindi as [[Tujhe Meri Kasam]] with [[Riteish Deshmukh]] and [[Genelia D'Souza]].
{{Infobox film
| name = Nuvve Kavali
| image = Nuvve-Kavali.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]]
| producer = [[Ramoji Rao]]<br/>[[Sravanthi Ravi Kishore]]
| story = [[Iqbal Kuttippuram]]
| screenplay = K. Vijaya Bhaskar
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = {{Ubl |[[Trivikram Srinivas]]}}
}}
| based_on = ''[[Niram]]''
| starring = [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]]<br/>[[Richa Pallod]]<br/>[[Sai Kiran]]<br/>[[Varsha (Telugu actress)|Varsha]]
| music = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| cinematography = [[Hari Anumolu]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = [[Ushakiran Movies]]
| distributor = Ushakiran Movies
| released = {{film date|df=y|2000|10|13}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR}}1.2 [[crore]]<ref name="toi1"/>
| gross = ₹20 crore<ref name="auto2" />
}}
'''''Nuvve Kavali''''' ({{translation|I Need Only You}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu film|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] directed by [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]] and produced by [[Ramoji Rao]] under [[Ushakiran Movies]]. An official adaptation to the 1999 Malayalam film ''[[Niram]]'', the film stars [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]], [[Richa Pallod]], [[Sai Kiran]], and [[Varsha (Telugu actress)|Varsha]] (the former three make their debuts in lead roles).<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|date=2011-01-11|title=Writers turn directors for creative freedom|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/writers-turn-directors-creative-freedom-757|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126133908/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/writers-turn-directors-creative-freedom-757|archive-date=2011-01-26}}</ref><ref name="rediff.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/dec/07nuve.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The Rediff Review: Nuvve Kavali|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>

''Nuvve Kavali'' released on 13 October 2000 to widely positive reviews especially for its dialogues by [[Trivikram Srinivas]], and the songs and background score by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]. The film had a long theatrical run grossing over {{INR}}20 [[crore]] at the box office.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/nuvve-kavalis-budget-was-originally-75-lakhs/articleshow/34190367.cms|title=Nuvve Kavali's budget was originally 75 lakhs - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=25 April 2014 }}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/dec/07nuve2.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The bigger picture|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref name="Kumar">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/nuvve-kavali-romantic-start-to-the-new-millennium-753459|title=Nuvve Kavali: Romantic start to the new millennium|first=K. Naresh|last=Kumar|date=14 July 2022|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> Produced on a shoestring budget of {{INR}}1.2 crore,<ref name="auto2"/> and shot entirely in [[Ramoji Film City]], ''Nuvve Kavali'' became a [[sleeper hit]] fetching the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Telugu Feature Film]] award at the [[48th National Film Awards]].<ref name="48thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/48th_nff_2001.pdf|title=48th National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/> The film won four [[Filmfare Awards South]], including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film – Telugu]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Vishnuvardhan-Sudharani-win-Filmfare-awards-/articleshow/35261957.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Vishnuvardhan, Sudharani win Filmfare awards - The Times of India | access-date=26 September 2014 | archive-date=4 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104175857/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Vishnuvardhan-Sudharani-win-Filmfare-awards-/articleshow/35261957.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Tarun and Madhu are childhood best friends. They were born on the same day, in the same hospital. Even their parents are best friends from their college years and are now neighbors. Tarun and Madhu are inseparable, so much so that they study in the same college in the same class. Everyone knows them to be just friends, except Varsha, the innocent and clumsy girl who has an enormous crush on Tarun. She notices his feelings towards Madhu and asks him about that, which he firmly and laughingly denies.


Another student Prakash, a very talented singer, develops feelings towards Madhu when she spontaneously sings along with him at a college function. He, Madhu and others leave for Bangalore for a week to participate in a few inter-college competitions. As they are apart for the first time in their lives, Tarun starts missing Madhu very badly, but does not understand his feelings. His maid Rukku, who often teases him and Madhu, starts teasing him that he is missing her because he loves her. Slowly, Tarun begins to realize that indeed, he loves her. He buys a gift and greeting card to express himself when she returns. Meanwhile, he sees a girl from his college slapping her friend because he proposed to her. She, in a distressed mood, says that such guys are a shame towards friendship as they pretend to be friends, but really have other intentions. She wishes that every guy could be like Tarun so that a girl and guy could be best friends without any worries. Tarun decides not to express his feelings to Madhu, lest she too react in the same way.
Tarun ([[Tarun Kumar|Tarun]]) and Madhu ([[Richa Pallod]]) are childhood best buddies. They were born on the same day, in the same hospital. Even their parents are best friends from their college years and are now neighbors. Tarun and Madhu are inseparable, so much so that they study in the same college in the same class. Everyone knows them to be just friends, except Varsha ([[Varsha]]), the innocent and clumsy girl who has an enormous crush on Tarun. She notices his feelings towards Madhu and asks him about that, which he firmly and laughingly denies.


Madhu returns from Bangalore and tells Tarun that Prakash proposed to her during their stay. She comes to his room to ask him what to reply and by mistake half opens the drawer in which he kept his greeting card and gift. He hurriedly closes it and asks her not to open that and tells her to agree to the proposal if she likes Prakash. She finally agrees to Prakash's proposal, but later things start to get a little rough as Prakash doesn't like the intimacy Tarun and Madhu share.
Another student Prakash (Sai Kiran), a very talented singer, develops feelings towards Madhu when she spontaneously sings along with him at a college function. He, Madhu and others leave for Bangalore for a week to participate in a few inter-college competitions. As they are apart for the first time in their lives, Tarun starts missing Madhu very badly, but does not understand his feelings. His maid Rukku (Kovoi Sarala), who often teases him and Madhu, starts teasing him that he is missing her because he loves her. Slowly, with Varsha's and the maids words, Tarun begins to realize that indeed, he loves her. He buys a gift and greeting card to express himself when she returns. But meanwhile he sees a girl from his college slapping his friend because he said he loves her. She in a distressed mood says that such guys are a shame towards friendship as they pretend to be friends but really have other intentions. She wishes that every guy could be like Tarun so that a girl and guy could be best friends without any worries. Tarun then feels that he should not tell Madhu about his feelings lest she too react in the same way. He feels that he can bear not to tell her about his love but cannot imagine losing her friendship.


Soon Prakash's grandmother comes to Madhu's house to set the date for their marriage. Her parents agree and marriage preparations are underway. It is decided that after marriage, Madhu will leave with Prakash to USA where his whole family is settled. It is then that she realises this marriage means breaking her relationship with Tarun and leaving forever. She suddenly dislikes getting married and tries to talk to Tarun about it. He casually says that it is all part of life and inevitable. She asks how can he talk so cold-heartedly. She says she wishes she did not have to leave and wonders why she had to love Prakash. She scolds him why he did not get the idea to love her in the first place. At this point Tarun, ruled by emotions, hugs Madhu and cries and runs away from her.
Madhu returns from Bangalore and tells Tarun that Prakash proposed to her during their stay there. She comes to his room to ask him what to reply and by mistake half opens the drawer in which he kept his greeting card and gift. He hurriedly closes it and asks her not to open that and tells her to agree to the proposal if she likes Prakash. She finally agrees to his proposal but later things start to get a little rough as Prakash doesn't like the intimacy Tarun and Madhu enjoy. For example, when Prakash and Madhu are having a conversation and Tarun joins them, Prakash asks him to leave as they need some privacy. Such actions greatly distress Madhu and she warns him not to do it again but Tarun explains that what Prakash is doing is justifiable.


Madhu grows suspicious of his actions and remembers the drawer which he did not let her open. She goes to his room and is shocked to find the card and gift. She says that she does not want to marry Prakash and will tell everyone about them. Tarun firmly refuses, saying that their parents have given them unlimited freedom and it would be very selfish and irresponsible of them to break their trust. At his insistence, she goes through the engagement ceremony. After the engagement, Tarun says that he has to go to a basketball match out of the state and will not be there for the marriage. The parents try to convince him, but he doesn't listen. Madhu gives him a ride to the station and on the way they remember their entire childhood. At the station as Tarun is boarding the train, Madhu weeps and holds him. He is unable to leave. At the house, the maid tells their parents everything and they come to the station. They find Madhu and Tarun on the platform stairs and tell them that what they feel is not wrong and it is the way of the world. They assure the love birds that Madhu's marriage to Prakash will be cancelled.
Soon Prakash's grandmother comes to Madhu's house to arrange their marriage. Her parents agree and marriage preparations are well underway. It is decided that after marriage, Madhu will leave with Prakash to USA where his whole family is settled. It is then that she realises this marriage means breaking her relationship with Tarun and leaving forever. She suddenly dislikes getting married and tries to talk to Tarun about it, but he casually says that it is all part of life and inevitable. She asks how can he talk so cold heartedly. She says she wishes she did not have to leave and wonders why did she have to love Prakash. She scolds him why he did not get the idea to love her in the first place. At this point Tarun ruled by emotions hugs Madhu and cries and runs away from her. (This scene is the most important and touching scene).


==Cast==
Madhu growns suspicious of his actions and remembers the drawer which he did not let her open. She goes to his room and is shocked to find the card and gift. She says that she does not want to marry Prakash and will tell everyone about them. Tarun firmly refuses saying that their parents have given them unlimited freedom and it would be very cruel, selfish and irresponsible of them to break their trust. At his insistence she goes through the engagement ceremony. Later, after the engagement, Tarun says that he has to go to a basketball match out of the state and will not be there for the marriage. The parents try to convince him but he doesn't listen. Madhu gives him a ride to the station and on the way they remember their entire childhood. At the station as Tarun is climbing aboard Madhu weeps and holds him. He is unable to leave. At the house, the maid tells their parents everything and they come to the station. They find Madhu and Tarun on the platform stairs and say that what they feel is not wrong and it is the way of the world. They say that they shall cancel the marriage and ask them to come home.
{{colbegin}}
* [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]] as Tarun
* [[Richa Pallod]] as Madhu
* [[Sai Kiran]] as Prakash
* [[Varsha (Telugu actress)|Varsha]] as Varsha
* [[Kovai Sarala]] as Rukku, Tarun's maid
* [[Giri Babu]] as Tarun's father
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Madhu's father
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Sunil, Tarun's friend
* [[Vijay Sai]] as Tarun's friend
* [[M. S. Narayana]] as Lecturer
* [[Shankar Melkote]] as Tarun's north Indian neighbour
* [[Swapna (journalist)|Swapna]] as Journalist
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Madhu's mother
* Delhi Rajeswari as Usha, Tarun's mother
* [[Rohit (actor)|Rohit]] as Prakash's friend (cameo appearance)
* [[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]] as Prakash's grandmother
* [[Laila Mehdin|Laila]] in [[item number]]
{{colend}}


==Trivia==
== Production ==
''Nuvve Kavali'' was a remake of Malayalam film ''Niram''. Sravanthi Ravi Kishore produced the film along with Ramoji Rao.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_srk.html|title=Interview with Sravanthi Ravi Kishore by Jeevi|work=Idlebrain|access-date=30 October 2023}}</ref> Sravanthi whose previous ventures didn't do well leading to losses revealed "As I was unable to do a film on my own, and I have the remake rights of the film Nuvve Kaavaali, I approached Ramoji Rao gaaru with the subject" who agreed to produce it.<ref name=sr /> [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]] and [[Richa Pallod]], who previously collaborated for a [[Fanta]] advert, debuted in the film as leads.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imsports.rediff.com/movies/2000/dec/07tarun.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=7 December 2000}}</ref> After the success of their previous collaboration ''Swayamvaram'' (1999), Vijaya Bhaskar and Trivikram collaborated for second time with this film. Trivikram revealed he saw the original film and understood the essence and he "didn’t want transcript of Niram as I wanted to write dialogues afresh. I used only one dialogue ‘Nuvvendukuraa Naaku mundu I Love You cheppaledu’ ({{Translation|Why didn't you say I love you to me before}}) from original as it is the key scene and incorporates the essence of the movie" and added "humor with the dialogues and incorporated few characters like that of Sunil".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/int1/trivikram.html|title=Interview with Trivikram|work=Idlebrain|date=7 August 2012|access-date=30 October 2023}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
* Telugu actor Rohit did a small cameo in the film as Prakash's friend.
* This was ''[[Sunil]]'s'' first release.
* The trend of romance and college love stories restarted from this film.
* South Indian actress ''[[Laila]]'' performed an item number in the film.
* The movie was mostly shot at ''[[Ramoji Film City]]'', owned by ''[[Ramoji Rao]]'', whose Usha Kiron Productions produced this film.
* The leading lady, ''[[Richa Pallod]]'' received a ''[[Filmfare]]'' best actress awards for her performance in the movie.
* This film is a remake of the Malayalam movie Niram starring Kunjacko Boban- ''[[Shalini]]''.


The soundtrack was composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]] with two of the songs adapted from songs in original Malayalam version, which was composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]].<ref name=sr /> The song "Kallalloki Kallu Petti" was based on "Maataraani Mounamidi" from ''[[Maharshi (1987 film)|Maharshi]]'' (1987) since Ravi Kishore who's a big fan of that song requested Koti to use it.<ref name=sr /> Lyrics were penned by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]] and [[Bhuvana Chandra]].
==Success and Aftermath==


{{track listing
This film was a fresh, breezy college romance and radically different from the Telugu cinema of that time. It brought new style of dialogues that were more real and less dramatic. It brought back the craze for love stories and the youth went mad for it. It created and efficiently executed a trend of sarcastic one-liners or punch dialogues as the ''[[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]'' people call it. It was radically different from the loud, slapstick comedy that was in vogue. Many big bannered and top heroes movies failed while Nuvve Kavali with fresh cast and fresh script escalated to the top. It is ironic that the same top heroes started using the letter 'n' as the beginning for the title of their movies. Indeed, after its success many movies starting with the letter 'n' were released. The direction and acting were praised by everyone. But, the biggest benefactor was ''[[Tarun Kumar]]'' who established himself as a strong contender and efficient actor with just his debut movie.
| headline = Track Listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)


| title1 = Anaganaga Aakasam |note1=inspired from "Prayam Nammil Moham"
==Songs==
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]], [[P. Jayachandran]]


| title2 = Sukriya Sukriya |note2=reused from original
The songs of Nuvve Kavali were a major advantage to the movie. The music is by Koti and was an instant rage among the youth.
| lyrics2 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra2 = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]


| title3 = Ammammalu Thathayyalu
#''Ammammalu Tatayyalaku'' : It is an introduction song by Tarun and Madhu.
| lyrics3 = Bhuvana Chandra
#''Anaganaga Aakasam Vundi'': It is a popular track from the album. It is the song which Prakash and Madhu sing together in their college.
| extra3 = [[Devan (singer)|Devan]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
#''Ekkada Vunna'': This song is sung by Tarun when he realizes his love for Madhu and misses her terribly.

#''Shukriya'' : It is a group function song sung by Tarun, Madhu and other members of the neighborhood.
| title4 = Yekkada Unna
#''Ole Ole'' : It is the item song by Laila performed at the farewell party.
| lyrics4 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
#''Kallalloki Kallupetti'' : This is the melancholic song that plays in the background as Madhu drops Tarun at the station and they remember their childhood.
| extra4 = Sriram Prabhu, [[Gopika Poornima]]

| title5 = Ole Ole Ole
| lyrics5 = Bhuvana Chandra
| extra5 = Radhika

| title6 = Kallalloki Kallu Petti
| lyrics6 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
| extra6 = K. S. Chithra
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' opined that "What is most noticeable about the film is that Richa and Tarun, despite their debutant status, are very comfortable in front of the camera, their performances bearing comparison with the seasoned showing of Boban and Shalini in the Malayalam original".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/dec/07nuve.htm|title=To the camera born!|work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' gave the film a rating of 4.5 out of 5 and noted that "There is never a dull moment in this film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-nuvvekavali.html|title=Movie review - Nuvve Kavali|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=13 October 2000}}</ref> ''Andhra Today'' wrote "Vijaya Bhaskar, who shot to fame with the genre of movies like "Swayamvaram" to attain critical acclaim has proved his mettle once again by relying heavily on the story. Along with a good story, he has also optimized on the talents of the star cast and the crew of technicians to give an excellent movie. The first half is very enjoyable with a lot of comedy and good songs. The second half is all about the love conflict between the young friends and hence may dampen the spirits of the audience. If this is taken in the right spirit of the story, the movie will be a great hit".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andhratoday.com/MOVIE/nuvvekaavali.htm|title=NUVVE KAAVALI|website=Andhra Today|access-date=27 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020622113814/http://www.andhratoday.com:80/MOVIE/nuvvekaavali.htm|archive-date=22 June 2002}}</ref>

==Box office==
''Nuvve Kavali'' had an initial budget of {{INR}}0.75 [[crore]], however, the makers spent over {{INR}}1.2 crore by the completion of filming to improve the production values.<ref name="auto2"/><ref name="rediff.com"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="Kumar"/> The film grossed ₹20 crore at the box office, making it one of the most profitable Telugu films of all time and highest grossing Telugu film.<ref name=sr>{{Cite web |title=Stars : Star Interviews : 'Sravanthi' Ravi Kishore – Interview |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/sravanthiravikishore_interview_2.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407064546/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/sravanthiravikishore_interview_2.php |archive-date=7 April 2014 |access-date=2012-08-04 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]]}}</ref><ref name="toi1">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know-/Nuvve-Kavalis-budget-was-originally-75-lakhs/articleshow/34190367.cms|title=Nuvve Kavali's budget was originally 75 lakhs|work=The Times of India|date=25 April 2014 |access-date=10 August 2015|archive-date=7 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107081820/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know-/Nuvve-Kavalis-budget-was-originally-75-lakhs/articleshow/34190367.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film ran for 100 days at 30 centres. 200 days at 20 centres. 250 days at 10 centres. 365 days at 6 centres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/research/anal/anal-nuvvekavali.html|work=Idlebrain|title=Telugu cinema - Research - Analysis - Nuvve Kavali|access-date=30 October 2023}}</ref>

==Awards==
;[[National Film Awards]]
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - [[Ramoji Rao]]: ''For a refreshing film about a teenage friendship that blossoms into romance. The film stands out for its youthful treatment thus bringing out the exuberance of this film.''<ref name="48thawardPDF" />

;[[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film – Telugu]] - Ramoji Rao
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu|Best Director – Telugu]] - [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]] - [[Richa Pallod]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu|Best Playback Singer - South]] - Sriram Prabhu


==References==
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Nuvve Kavali
Promotional poster
Directed byK. Vijaya Bhaskar
Screenplay byK. Vijaya Bhaskar
Dialogues by
Story byIqbal Kuttippuram
Based onNiram
Produced byRamoji Rao
Sravanthi Ravi Kishore
StarringTarun
Richa Pallod
Sai Kiran
Varsha
CinematographyHari Anumolu
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byKoti
Production
company
Distributed byUshakiran Movies
Release date
  • 13 October 2000 (2000-10-13)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹1.2 crore[1]
Box office₹20 crore[2]

Nuvve Kavali (transl. I Need Only You) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar and produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. An official adaptation to the 1999 Malayalam film Niram, the film stars Tarun, Richa Pallod, Sai Kiran, and Varsha (the former three make their debuts in lead roles).[3][4]

Nuvve Kavali released on 13 October 2000 to widely positive reviews especially for its dialogues by Trivikram Srinivas, and the songs and background score by Koti. The film had a long theatrical run grossing over ₹20 crore at the box office.[2][5][6] Produced on a shoestring budget of ₹1.2 crore,[2] and shot entirely in Ramoji Film City, Nuvve Kavali became a sleeper hit fetching the Best Telugu Feature Film award at the 48th National Film Awards.[7][3] The film won four Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film – Telugu.[8]

Plot

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Tarun and Madhu are childhood best friends. They were born on the same day, in the same hospital. Even their parents are best friends from their college years and are now neighbors. Tarun and Madhu are inseparable, so much so that they study in the same college in the same class. Everyone knows them to be just friends, except Varsha, the innocent and clumsy girl who has an enormous crush on Tarun. She notices his feelings towards Madhu and asks him about that, which he firmly and laughingly denies.

Another student Prakash, a very talented singer, develops feelings towards Madhu when she spontaneously sings along with him at a college function. He, Madhu and others leave for Bangalore for a week to participate in a few inter-college competitions. As they are apart for the first time in their lives, Tarun starts missing Madhu very badly, but does not understand his feelings. His maid Rukku, who often teases him and Madhu, starts teasing him that he is missing her because he loves her. Slowly, Tarun begins to realize that indeed, he loves her. He buys a gift and greeting card to express himself when she returns. Meanwhile, he sees a girl from his college slapping her friend because he proposed to her. She, in a distressed mood, says that such guys are a shame towards friendship as they pretend to be friends, but really have other intentions. She wishes that every guy could be like Tarun so that a girl and guy could be best friends without any worries. Tarun decides not to express his feelings to Madhu, lest she too react in the same way.

Madhu returns from Bangalore and tells Tarun that Prakash proposed to her during their stay. She comes to his room to ask him what to reply and by mistake half opens the drawer in which he kept his greeting card and gift. He hurriedly closes it and asks her not to open that and tells her to agree to the proposal if she likes Prakash. She finally agrees to Prakash's proposal, but later things start to get a little rough as Prakash doesn't like the intimacy Tarun and Madhu share.

Soon Prakash's grandmother comes to Madhu's house to set the date for their marriage. Her parents agree and marriage preparations are underway. It is decided that after marriage, Madhu will leave with Prakash to USA where his whole family is settled. It is then that she realises this marriage means breaking her relationship with Tarun and leaving forever. She suddenly dislikes getting married and tries to talk to Tarun about it. He casually says that it is all part of life and inevitable. She asks how can he talk so cold-heartedly. She says she wishes she did not have to leave and wonders why she had to love Prakash. She scolds him why he did not get the idea to love her in the first place. At this point Tarun, ruled by emotions, hugs Madhu and cries and runs away from her.

Madhu grows suspicious of his actions and remembers the drawer which he did not let her open. She goes to his room and is shocked to find the card and gift. She says that she does not want to marry Prakash and will tell everyone about them. Tarun firmly refuses, saying that their parents have given them unlimited freedom and it would be very selfish and irresponsible of them to break their trust. At his insistence, she goes through the engagement ceremony. After the engagement, Tarun says that he has to go to a basketball match out of the state and will not be there for the marriage. The parents try to convince him, but he doesn't listen. Madhu gives him a ride to the station and on the way they remember their entire childhood. At the station as Tarun is boarding the train, Madhu weeps and holds him. He is unable to leave. At the house, the maid tells their parents everything and they come to the station. They find Madhu and Tarun on the platform stairs and tell them that what they feel is not wrong and it is the way of the world. They assure the love birds that Madhu's marriage to Prakash will be cancelled.

Cast

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Production

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Nuvve Kavali was a remake of Malayalam film Niram. Sravanthi Ravi Kishore produced the film along with Ramoji Rao.[9] Sravanthi whose previous ventures didn't do well leading to losses revealed "As I was unable to do a film on my own, and I have the remake rights of the film Nuvve Kaavaali, I approached Ramoji Rao gaaru with the subject" who agreed to produce it.[10] Tarun and Richa Pallod, who previously collaborated for a Fanta advert, debuted in the film as leads.[11] After the success of their previous collaboration Swayamvaram (1999), Vijaya Bhaskar and Trivikram collaborated for second time with this film. Trivikram revealed he saw the original film and understood the essence and he "didn’t want transcript of Niram as I wanted to write dialogues afresh. I used only one dialogue ‘Nuvvendukuraa Naaku mundu I Love You cheppaledu’ (transl. Why didn't you say I love you to me before) from original as it is the key scene and incorporates the essence of the movie" and added "humor with the dialogues and incorporated few characters like that of Sunil".[12]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Koti with two of the songs adapted from songs in original Malayalam version, which was composed by Vidyasagar.[10] The song "Kallalloki Kallu Petti" was based on "Maataraani Mounamidi" from Maharshi (1987) since Ravi Kishore who's a big fan of that song requested Koti to use it.[10] Lyrics were penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and Bhuvana Chandra.

Track Listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Anaganaga Aakasam" (inspired from "Prayam Nammil Moham")Sirivennela Seetharama SastryK. S. Chithra, P. Jayachandran 
2."Sukriya Sukriya" (reused from original)Bhuvana ChandraKoti, Sujatha 
3."Ammammalu Thathayyalu"Bhuvana ChandraDevan, Anuradha Sriram 
4."Yekkada Unna"Sirivennela Seetharama SastrySriram Prabhu, Gopika Poornima 
5."Ole Ole Ole"Bhuvana ChandraRadhika 
6."Kallalloki Kallu Petti"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryK. S. Chithra 

Reception

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A critic from Rediff.com opined that "What is most noticeable about the film is that Richa and Tarun, despite their debutant status, are very comfortable in front of the camera, their performances bearing comparison with the seasoned showing of Boban and Shalini in the Malayalam original".[13] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com gave the film a rating of 4.5 out of 5 and noted that "There is never a dull moment in this film".[14] Andhra Today wrote "Vijaya Bhaskar, who shot to fame with the genre of movies like "Swayamvaram" to attain critical acclaim has proved his mettle once again by relying heavily on the story. Along with a good story, he has also optimized on the talents of the star cast and the crew of technicians to give an excellent movie. The first half is very enjoyable with a lot of comedy and good songs. The second half is all about the love conflict between the young friends and hence may dampen the spirits of the audience. If this is taken in the right spirit of the story, the movie will be a great hit".[15]

Box office

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Nuvve Kavali had an initial budget of ₹0.75 crore, however, the makers spent over ₹1.2 crore by the completion of filming to improve the production values.[2][4][5][6] The film grossed ₹20 crore at the box office, making it one of the most profitable Telugu films of all time and highest grossing Telugu film.[10][1] The film ran for 100 days at 30 centres. 200 days at 20 centres. 250 days at 10 centres. 365 days at 6 centres.[16]

Awards

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National Film Awards
  • Best Feature Film in Telugu - Ramoji Rao: For a refreshing film about a teenage friendship that blossoms into romance. The film stands out for its youthful treatment thus bringing out the exuberance of this film.[7]
Filmfare Awards

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nuvve Kavali's budget was originally 75 lakhs". The Times of India. 25 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Nuvve Kavali's budget was originally 75 lakhs - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 April 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Writers turn directors for creative freedom". Deccan Chronicle. 11 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011.
  4. ^ a b "rediff.com, Movies: The Rediff Review: Nuvve Kavali". www.rediff.com.
  5. ^ a b "rediff.com, Movies: The bigger picture". www.rediff.com.
  6. ^ a b Kumar, K. Naresh (14 July 2022). "Nuvve Kavali: Romantic start to the new millennium". www.thehansindia.com.
  7. ^ a b "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  8. ^ "Vishnuvardhan, Sudharani win Filmfare awards - The Times of India". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Interview with Sravanthi Ravi Kishore by Jeevi". Idlebrain. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d "Stars : Star Interviews : 'Sravanthi' Ravi Kishore – Interview". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  11. ^ "rediff.com, Movies". Rediff.com. 7 December 2000.
  12. ^ "Interview with Trivikram". Idlebrain. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  13. ^ "To the camera born!". Rediff.com.
  14. ^ "Movie review - Nuvve Kavali". Idlebrain.com. 13 October 2000.
  15. ^ "NUVVE KAAVALI". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 22 June 2002. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Telugu cinema - Research - Analysis - Nuvve Kavali". Idlebrain. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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