Gunasekhar's directorial romantic sports action film Okkadu turned 22 years. The film was produced by M. S. Raju under the banner of Sumanth Art Productions. The film starring Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, and Prakash Raj, in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 15th January 2003.
Gunasekhar has written the story and screenplay while Paruchuri Brothers have written the dialogues of this film. Okkadu was later remade into Tamil as Ghilli (2004), Kannada as Ajay (2006), Bengali as Jor (2008).
The film was remade twice in Bangladesh as Dapot (2006) and Bolona Kobul (2009), Odia as Mate Aanidela Lakhe Phaguna (2008), Hindi as Tevar (2015), and Sinhala as Kabaddi (2021).
Okkadu marked 7th directorial venture of Gunasekhar. He made his directorial debut with the romantic action film Laati starring Prashanth, Samyuktha Singh, Raghuvaran.
The film marked director Gunasekhar's maiden collaboration with Mahesh Babu and Bhumika Chawla. The film marked maiden collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Bhumika Chawla.
Okkadu marked 7th film for Bhumika Chawla in a lead role. She made her debut in a lead role with the romantic drama film Yuvakudu in 2000.
Okkadu marked 7th film for Mahesh Babu in a lead role. He made his debut in a lead role with director K. Raghavendra Rao's romantic comedy film Rajakumarudu.
Mani Sharma composed the music of this film marking his 4th collaboration with director Gunasekhar after Choodalani Vundi, Manoharam, Mrugaraju.
The film also marked 6th collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Mani Sharma after Rajakumarudu, Vamsi, Murari, Takkari Donga, Bobby.
Sekhar V. Joseph handled the Cinematography of this film marking his 5th collaboration with director Gunasekhar after Sogasu Chooda Tarama!, Ramayanam, Manoharam, Mrugaraju
A. Sreekar Prasad edited this film marking his 2nd collaboration with director Gunasekhar after Manoharam. The film marked Mahesh Babu's maiden collaboration with Cinematographer Sekhar V. Joseph and Editor A. Sreekar Prasad. The film has won eight Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South.
Q2. When was Okkadu released in theatres?
A2. The film was released on 15th January 2003.
Q3. Who produced Okkadu and under which banner?
A3. The film was produced by M. S. Raju under the banner of
Sumanth Art Productions.
Q4. Who played the lead roles in Okkadu?
A4. Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, and Prakash Raj played the
lead roles.
Q5. Who wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues of Okkadu?
A5. Gunasekhar wrote the story and screenplay, while the
dialogues were written by the Paruchuri Brothers.
Q6. Into which languages was Okkadu remade?
A6. The film was remade into:
Tamil as Ghilli
(2004)
Kannada as Ajay
(2006)
Bengali as Jor (2008)
Bangladeshi Bengali
as Dapot (2006) and Bolona Kobul (2009)
Odia as Mate Aanidela
Lakhe Phaguna (2008)
Hindi as Tevar (2015)
Sinhala as Kabaddi
(2021)
Q7. How many films had Gunasekhar directed before Okkadu?
A7. Okkadu marked the 7th directorial venture of Gunasekhar.
Q8. With which film did Gunasekhar make his directorial
debut?
A8. He made his debut with the romantic action film Laati
starring Prashanth, Samyuktha Singh, and Raghuvaran.
Q9. Which collaborations in Okkadu happened for the first
time?
A9. The film marked the maiden collaboration between:
Director Gunasekhar
and Mahesh Babu
Director Gunasekhar
and Bhumika Chawla
Mahesh Babu and
Bhumika Chawla
Mahesh Babu and
Cinematographer Sekhar V. Joseph
Mahesh Babu and
Editor A. Sreekar Prasad
Q10. How many films had Bhumika Chawla done in a lead role
before Okkadu?
A10. Okkadu marked Bhumika Chawla's 7th film in a lead role.
Q11. With which film did Bhumika Chawla make her debut as a
lead actress?
A11. She made her debut with the romantic drama Yuvakudu in
2000.
Q12. How many films had Mahesh Babu done in a lead role
before Okkadu?
A12. Okkadu marked Mahesh Babu's 7th film in a lead role.
Q13. With which film did Mahesh Babu make his debut as a
lead actor?
A13. He made his debut with the romantic comedy Rajakumarudu
directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.
Q14. Who composed the music for Okkadu and what was special
about this collaboration?
A14. Mani Sharma composed the music, marking his 4th
collaboration with Gunasekhar after Choodalani Vundi, Manoharam, and Mrugaraju.
Q15. How many times had Mahesh Babu and Mani Sharma
collaborated before Okkadu?
A15. Okkadu marked their 6th collaboration after Rajakumarudu,
Vamsi, Murari, Takkari Donga, and Bobby.
Q16. Who handled the cinematography for Okkadu, and how many
times had he worked with Gunasekhar before?
A16. Sekhar V. Joseph handled the cinematography, marking
his 5th collaboration with Gunasekhar after Sogasu Chooda Tarama!, Ramayanam, Manoharam,
and Mrugaraju.
Q17. Who edited Okkadu, and what was special about this
collaboration?
A17. A. Sreekar Prasad edited the film, marking his 2nd
collaboration with Gunasekhar after Manoharam.
Q18. How was Okkadu received in terms of awards?
A18. The film won 8 Nandi Awards and 4 Filmfare Awards
South.
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