Gandhi Tatha Chettu

Gandhi Tatha Chettu is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Padmavathi Malladi.^[2][3] The film features Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Ananda Chakrapani and Rag Mayur in lead roles.^[4]

Gandhi Tatha Chettu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Padmavathi Malladi
Written by	Padmavathi Malladi
Produced by	Naveen Yerneni Ravi Shankar Sesha Sindu Rao
Starring	Sukriti Veni Bandreddi Ananda Chakrapani Rag Mayur
Cinematography	Vishwa Devabattula Srijitha Cheruvupally
Edited by	Hari Shankar TN
Music by	Ree
Production companies	Mythri Movie Makers Sukumar Writings Gopi Talkies
Release dates	November 2024 (2024-11) (Listapad) 24 January 2025 (2025-01-24) (India)
Running time	114 minutes[1]
Country	India
Language	Telugu

The film premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and at Jaipur International Film Festival during the same month.^[5] It was released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.^[6][7]

Plot

Cast

• Sukriti Veni Bandreddi as Gandhi
• Ananda Chakrapani as Ramachandrayya, Gandhi's grandfather
• Rag Mayur as Satish
• Bhanu Prakash
• Nehal Anand Kunkuma
• Raghu Ram

Soundtrack

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Uthuthi"	Suddala Ashok Teja	Kanakavva	2:56
2.	"Dhagad Pilla"	Kasarla Shyam	Rahul Sipligunj	3:02
3.	"Ole Sandhamama"	Kasarla Shyam	Divya Maalika	1:24
4.	"Gandhi Maate"	Viswa	Meghanaa Naidu, Sindhuja Tanuku, Swetha Ponnapalli, Krishna Lasya, Sweeya Lakshmi, Gopika	2:57

All music is composed by Ree

Release

Gandhi Tatha Chettu premiered at Minsk International Film Festival (Listapad) in November 2024 and other film festivals.^[8] It was later released in movie theaters on 24 January 2025.^[9]

Reception

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a positive review with appreciation for direction and, performances of lead cast.^[10] BH Harsh of The New Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote that "Gandhi Tatha Chettu accomplishes just that, leaving us emotional with its simplicity and wholesomeness" with a particular praise for the actor Ananda Chakrapani.^[11] The Times of India too gave the same rating and stated, "while its slow-burn approach requires patience, the moral takeaway and artistic execution make it worthwhile".^[12]

References

1. "Gandhi Tatha Chettu". Central Board of Film Certification.
2. Sistu, Suhas (21 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' director Padmavati Malladidiscusses the film's journey". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
3. "Sukumar: వినోదం.. సందేశమున్న మంచి చిత్రమిది". EENADU (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 17 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
4. Devulapally, Aditya (9 January 2025). "Gandhi Tatha Chettu trailer: A little girl's Gandhian fight to save her grandfather's tree". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
5. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 January 2025). "Director Padmavathi Malladi on the making of 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu', a crowdsourced Telugu indie film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
6. Rachavelpula, Kausalya (1 January 2025). "Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Veni's Gandhi Tatha Chettu to Release on January 24th". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
7. Telugu, ntv (1 January 2025). "Gandhi Tatha Chettu: జనవరి 24న సుకుమార్ కూతురు 'గాంధీ తాత చెట్టు' రిలీజ్". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 February 2025.
8. Prakash, B. V. S. (2 January 2025). "Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Makes Her Debut in Award-Winning Drama". www.deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
9. "'Pushpa' Director Sukumar's Daughter Sukriti Shaved Her Head For Debut Film 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu'". Times Now. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
10. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: A heartfelt tribute to Gandhian principles and rural innocence". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
11. Harsh, B. H. (25 January 2025). "'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' movie review: An earnest tale about fighting for the present and future". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
12. "Gandhi Tatha Chettu Movie Review : A Soulful Tale of Peace, Persistence, and Values". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2025.

External links

• Gandhi Tatha Chettu at IMDb