''Committee Kurrollu'' is a 2024 Indian

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-language

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film written and directed by debutant Yadhu Vamsi. Produced by Pink Elephant Pictures and Shree Radha Damodhar Studios, the film features Sandeep Saroj, Trinadh Varma, P. Sai Kumar,

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, Raadhya and Yaswanth Pendyala in important roles alongside other ensemble cast. The film was released on 9 August 2024 to positive reviews from critics and emerged as a major commercial success at the box office.

Plot

In a peaceful East Godavari village, the harmony of a close-knit friend group is disrupted when a disagreement leads to an unexpected fallout, impacting their lives and the tranquility of their community.

Cast

Production

The film was extensively shot in Amalapuram and other parts of

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. Filming was completed by late-April 2024.

Music

The film's

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and

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were composed by

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Release

''Committee Kurrollu'' was released on 9 August 2024. Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by

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and was premiered on 12 September 2024.

Reception

Pratyusha Sista of ''

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'' opined that the film resonates deeply with the

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. Overall, she gave a positive review, with particular praise to screenplay, music, storytelling and strong performances from the actors. Similarly ''

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'' too appreciated Yadu Vamsi's work, with further praise to Anudeep Dev's score, Edurolu Raju's cinematography work and performances of all the actors involved. Citing it as "a nostalgia ride", ''

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'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5, and praised director Yadu Vamsi's work. The critic further stated that "the film is a visual treat with good performances, and a message about the complexities of life in a village setting".

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=tt29959142, title=Committee Kurrollu 2020s Telugu-language films 2020s Indian films 2024 comedy-drama films Indian comedy-drama films Films set in Andhra Pradesh Films shot in Andhra Pradesh Films set in Konaseema Films set in 1990 Films set in 2010 Films set in 2023 Films about social issues in India Films about the caste system in India Works about reservation in India