Oka Brundavanam
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| Directed by | Sathya Botcha |
| Written by | Chetan Bandi |
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| Cinematography | Raj K Nalli |
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| Music by | Sunny–Saketh |
Production company | Seer Studios |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Oka Brundavanam is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Sathya Botcha. The film features Balu, Shinnova and Sanvitha in important roles. The film was released on 23 May 2025.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]Oka Brundavanam follows the journey of Raja Vikram, a financially struggling cameraman, and Mahi, a spirited young woman aiming to document her late mother's story. Their paths cross with Nainika, a young girl searching for her long-lost parents. As they collaborate on a documentary, they uncover a Christmas mystery and embark on a journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, and redefined relationships.
Cast
[edit]- Balu as Raja Vikram
- Shinnova as Maha
- Sanvitha as Nainika
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Joseph
- Annapurna
- Sivaji Raja
- Rupa Lakshmi
- Kalyanee Raju
- Vamsi Nekkanti
- Mahendar
- Ananth Babu
- Mehaboob Basha
Music
[edit]The music for Oka Brundavanam is composed by the duo Sunny–Saketh. The soundtrack includes songs like "Kagithala Navalevi," sung by Karthik with lyrics by Kalyan Chakravarthy, and "Pasi Pasi," released in April 2025.[4]
All music is composed by Sunny–Saketh.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pasi Pasi Thanamey" | Chandrabose | Chinmayi Sripada | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Inthinthai Saagene" | Kalyan Chakravarthy | Rahul Sipligunj | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Ne Ikapai" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Karthik | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Kagithala NavaleIvi" | Kalyan Chakravarthy | Karthik | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Eeshwara" | Srinu Pandrank | Dasari Aishwarya | 2:27 |
| 6. | "Hey Kadhile Kannulu" | Kasarla Shyam | N. C. Karunya | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Ye Dhaarini Adigi" | Kalyan Chakravarthy | N. C. Karunya | 3:42 |
| 8. | "Inni Naalluga" | Padmaja Sreenivasan | Kalyan Chakravarthy | 1:20 |
| 9. | "Pasi Pranam" | Srinivasa Mouli | Dhanunjay Seepana | 4:24 |
| 10. | "Pada Pada" | Srinivasa Mouli, Srinu Pandrank | Abhijit Rao | 1:42 |
| 11. | "O Chitti Chilakamma" | Heera Shetty | Kalyan Chakravarthy | 2:55 |
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Oka Brundavanam was released theatrically on 23 May 2025. The film received a U certificate and is noted for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth.[5][6]
Home media
[edit]The film began streaming on ETV Win from 20 June 2025.[7]
Reception
[edit]The Times of India praised the film as "a heart-touching family drama that speaks volumes with its silence," highlighting its emotional storytelling and performances.[8] The review commended the film’s subtle direction and the mature performances of the cast, especially the child actor and the female lead. The film was noted for its realistic treatment of social issues and its emotional impact. B. H. Harsh of Cinema Express rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Oka Brundavanam is at its strongest when it tries to capture emotions casually and gently. It falls apart only when it resorts to a formula."[6] A critic from Sakshi gave the film 2.5/5 stars.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "డిఫరెంట్ కాన్సెప్ట్తో 'ఒక బృందావనం' మూవీ.. సమ్మర్లో సందడి గ్యారెంటీ అన్నమాట!" (in Telugu). News18 Telugu. 31 March 2025. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "Oka Brundavanam trailer: Two dreamers undertake a challenging journey to bring back joy in an orphan's life". Cinema Express. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "సినిమా చూసినోళ్లంతా బాలు ప్రేమలో పడతారు" (in Telugu). Eenadu. 28 May 2025. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "'Kagithala Navalevi' from Oka Brundavanam captures the beauty and charms of an open-ended journey". Cinema Express. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Oka Brundavanam Movie Review – A Gentle Drama That Touches but Doesn't Deeply Stir". Indian Community. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ a b Harsh, B. H. (25 May 2025). "Oka Brundavanam Movie Review: A breezy feel-good drama that works best when exploring the unconventional". Cinema Express.
- ^ "After Theatrical Success, Oka Brundavanam Now Streaming On OTT". News18. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Oka Brundavanam Movie Review: A poignant family drama with soul". The Times of India. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "'ఒక బృందావనం' మూవీ రివ్యూ | Oka Brundavanam Movie Review And Rating In Telugu | Sakshi". Sakshi (in Telugu). 24 May 2025.