Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes
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| Directed by | Writer Mohan |
| Written by | Writer Mohan |
| Produced by | Vennapusa Ramana Reddy Lasya Reddy (Presenter) |
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| Cinematography | Mallikarjun Naragani |
| Edited by | Avinash Gurlink |
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Production company | Sri Ganapathi Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film, written and directed by Writer Mohan in his directorial debut.[1] Produced by Vennapusa Ramana Reddy under the banner of Sri Ganapathi Cinemas, the film stars Vennela Kishore in the titular role, alongside Ananya Nagalla, Siya Gautam, Sneha Gupta, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Prabhakar, and Muralidhar Goud.[2]
The film's tagline, "Chantabbai Thaluka" ("Care of Chantabbai"), serves as a tribute to the 1986 detective comedy Chantabbai starring Chiranjeevi.[3] Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is scheduled for theatrical release on 25 December 2024.[4][5]
Plot
[edit]Set in 1991, the film follows a private detective from Srikakulam, portrayed by Vennela Kishore, who is hired by the police to investigate a high-profile murder case. The case revolves around the murder of a young girl named Mary, which causes public uproar. Using unconventional and comedic methods, the detective narrows down the suspects to seven, including a young couple from the village, played by Ravi Teja Mahadasyam and Ananya Nagalla. The story unfolds on the day of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, with the investigation taking unexpected turns.
Cast
[edit]- Vennela Kishore
- Ananya Nagalla
- Siya Gowtam
- Sneha Gupta
- Ravi Teja Mahadasyam
- Prabhakar
- Muralidhar Goud
- Badram
- Anish Kuruvilla
- Nag Mahesh
- Mach Ravi
- Prabhavati
- Sangita
- Subhodayam Subbarao
- Shivam Malhotra
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Writer Mohan, known for his collaborations with filmmakers such as E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Posani Krishna Murali, and Jeevitha, ventured into direction with Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes.[6] A native of Guntur, Mohan drew from his familiarity with Srikakulam district, gained during his travels through the district with Jeevitha and Rajasekhar during political campaigns. The film incorporates regional themes, particularly the Srikakulam accent, which plays a significant role in conveying both the comedic and emotional aspects of the story. Mohan explained that the accent was not used merely for comedic effect but also to enhance the characters' emotional depth.[7]
The narrative combines a fictional detective storyline with real events surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.[6] Set in 1991, the plot examines the connection between Rajiv Gandhi's visit to Visakhapatnam and his subsequent assassination in Sriperumbudur. Against this historical backdrop, the story explores a series of smaller, interrelated events, presented through the perspective of a fictional detective character.[8]
At the first look launch event, Writer Mohan revealed that the movie centres around three main characters—Sharmilamma, Lokanatham, and Om Prakash—whose names are creatively abbreviated as "Sher," "Lok," and "Home," aligning with the film's title.[9]
Before production commenced, producer Ramana Reddy reportedly shared the story with 70 individuals, who found its twists and developments unpredictable.[6] To ensure the title resonated with rural audiences unfamiliar with Sherlock Holmes, the tagline “Chantabbai Thaluka” (“Care of Chantabbai”) was added. This tagline served as a nod to Chiranjeevi’s 1986 detective comedy Chantabbai while “Thaluka” referenced Pawan Kalyan’s association with the Pithapuram constituency.[8][7]
Casting
[edit]Vennela Kishore stars as a private detective, assisted by his parents. The character’s parents wanted him to become a police officer, but he chose private investigation instead. Kishore and much of the cast, hailing from Telangana, worked hard to learn the Srikakulam accent.[7]
Kishore, promoted as the lead of Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes, was reportedly not intended to be the protagonist when production began.[10] Reports suggest the screenplay was altered during post-production to elevate his character to the titular role without his knowledge. Dissatisfied with this change, Kishore reportedly distanced himself from the film's promotions, expressing concerns about how his role was portrayed.[10][11]
The film features Siya Gautam in a pivotal role as a police constable. Anish Kuruvilla, initially cast as a police officer, had his voice replaced during post-production to align with the character’s intensity and accent. Despite this, Kuruvilla supported the filmmakers’ decision.[12] The supporting cast includes Prabhakar and Muralidhar Goud in significant roles.[1]
Filming
[edit]Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes was primarily filmed in Nellimarla in Vizianagaram district, Bheemili in Visakhapatnam district, and Ramoji Film City. Set in the 1990s, the production team faced challenges recreating the period look. Specific locations were chosen to authentically reflect the era, according to the director.[7]
Music
[edit]The music of Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is composed by Sunil Kashyap and Gyanni, with lyrics written by Ramajogayya Sastry, Purnachary and Kasarla Shyam.[13][14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ma Ooru Srikakulam" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Sunil Kashyap | Mangli | |
| 2. | "Preminchane Pilla" | Purnachary | Sunil Kashyap | Rahul Sipligunj | |
| 3. | "Sakuntalakkayya" | Kasarla Shyam | Sunil Kashyap | Uma Neha |
Release
[edit]The first look of Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes was unveiled on 8 January 2024, by 24 Telugu film directors at an event attended by producer Dil Raju as the chief guest.[9] The first motion poster for the film was released on 30 May 2024,[18] followed by the teaser on 28 November 2024.[1][19] The official trailer premiered on 17 December 2024.[20] The film is being distributed by Vamsi Nandipati, known for his previous distribution work on films such as Ka (2024), Maa Oori Polimera 2 (2023), and Committee Kurrollu (2024).[21]
References
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- ^ "'Srikakulam Sherlockholmes' trailer: Vennela Kishore's detective cracks an unsolved case in this comedy-thriller". The Hindu. 17 December 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
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- ^ Sistu, Suhas (25 November 2024). "'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' to hit screens this Christmas". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' is set for Christmas release". Telugu Cinema. 25 November 2024. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b c "Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes: 70 మందికి చెప్పాం... కథని ఒక్కరూ ఊహించలేదు". Eenadu (in Telugu). 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "'Accent is not just used as a comedy, but emotion in Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes'". The Pioneer. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ a b Kumar, Sanjiv (20 December 2024). "Chiranjeevi: తెలుగులో డిటెక్టివ్ సినిమా అనగానే చిరంజీవి మూవీ గుర్తుకువస్తుంది, తాలూకా ఇప్పుడు ట్రెండింగ్: డైరెక్టర్". HT Media (in Telugu). Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b Nelki Naresh Kumar (9 January 2024). "Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes: షర్మిల కొడుకుగా వెన్నెలకిషోర్ - శ్రీకాకుళం షెర్లాక్హోమ్స్ ఫస్ట్ లుక్ రిలీజ్". HT Media (in Telugu). Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Vennela Kishore Disowns 'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes'". Ragalahari. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "ప్రమోషన్స్కు దూరంగా వెన్నెల కిశోర్.. 'ఇక మీరెందుకు పాకులాడటం?'". Sakshi (in Telugu). 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (19 December 2024). "Anish Kuruvilla Accepts Dubbing Change with Professionalism in Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Vennela Kishore's Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes To Hit Theaters This Christmas". News18. 26 November 2024. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (10 December 2024). "'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' new song boasts electrifying party beats". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Harish Shankar launches first single from 'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes'". The Hans India. 21 June 2024. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "'Preminchane Pilla' from Srikakulam Sherlockholmes is a robust love song". Cinema Express. 6 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (10 December 2024). "'Sakunthalakkayya' from Srikakulam Sherlockholmes is a dazzling special song". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ B. H. Harsh (22 June 2024). "'Maa Ooru Srikakulam' from Srikulam Sherlockholmes is an evocative composition". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "'Srikakulam Sherlockholmes' teaser: Vennela Kishore asks to look at the output rather than the outlook in this comedy caper". The Hindu. 28 November 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (16 December 2024). "Trailer Of Vennela Kishore's Upcoming Telugu Film 'Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes' Out!". Times Now. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
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