Yevam is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Prakash Dantuluri. Produced by Navdeep and Pavan Goparaju through CSpace and Prakash Dantuluri Productions, the film features Chandini Chowdary, Vasishta N. Simha and Jai Bharat Raj in lead roles.[1]
The film was theatrically released on 14 June 2024.[2]
Plot
Cast
- Chandini Chowdary as S.I K. Soumya
- Jai Bharat Raj as S.I C.H. Abhiram; an introvert and sincere cop; had a troubled past.
- Vasishta N. Simha as Yugandhar, Abhi's alter ego
- Ashu Reddy as Harika Amaram, Abhi's wife
- Goparaju Ramana as a P.C M. Gangadhar
- Devi Prasad as Soumya's father
- Kalpa Latha as Soumya's mother
- Annie as Keerthi
Production
The film was announced and started filming in late 2022.[3] This is the second directorial film of Dantuluri, after the 2010 drama Om Shanti, which featured Navdeep as one of the leads.[citation needed] The film was shot extensively in the nearby areas of Hyderabad, including Vikarabad, where the story is set. Filming was completed in May 2023.[citation needed]
Music
The film's soundtrack album is composed by Keertana Sesh and Neelesh Mandalapu, whereas background score is composed by Keertana Sesh.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rap Song" | AsurA | Neelesh Mandalapu | AsurA | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Oggu Katha" | Midde Vineeth Goud | Neelesh Mandalapu | Midde Vineeth Goud and team | 3:25 |
Release and reception
Yevam was released on 14 June 2024.[4] Telugucinema.com reported that the film performed poorly at the box office.[5] Post-theatrical streaming rights were acquired by Aha and premiered on 25 July 2024.[6]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu opined that the film has an interesting premise but was letdown by "lacklustre writing". She further wrote that "Chandini Chowdary is the saving grace" of the film.[7]
References
- ^ "Actress Ashu Reddy's New Look From Telugu Film Yevam Out". News18. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Yevam: జూన్ 14న థియేటర్లలోకి.. చాందిని 'యేవమ్' | Chandini Chowdary Yevam Movie Relasing On June 14 KTR". Chitrajyothy (in Telugu). 5 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Yevam: చాందిని చౌదరి, మోహన్ భగత్ జంటగా 'యేవమ్' ప్రారంభం". Eenadu (in Telugu). Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (6 June 2024). "Yevam trailer: Chandini Chowdary plays a determined yet vulnerable cop in upcoming thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Weekend BO Report: Harom Hara, Maharaja, and Yevam". Telugucinema.com. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "'Yevam' OTT release date out: Watch Chandini Chowdary's latest cop drama. Check plot, cast". The Economic Times. 25 July 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (14 June 2024). "'Yevam' movie review: Interesting premise let down by lacklustre writing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 June 2024.