Josh (2009 film)
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Josh is a 2009 Telugu
film that marked the debut of Naga Chaitanya
and Karthika
in the lead roles, whilst, prominent actor J. D. Chakravarthy
plays a pivotal role. Directed by Vasu Varma, and produced by noted producer, Dil Raju
. An initial date of the 3rd of September for release, was delayed due to the death of Andra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
. It was eventually released two days later.
Prior to release, the film has been anticipated highly, as it marks the debut of Naga Chaitanya
, the son of Telugu
actor, Akkineni Nagarjuna
. Another interesting fact about the movie is that Karthika
is the daughter of yesteryear's popular South Indian actress Radha
. Karthika
is also making her debut with this movie.
) is a student. He discontinues his graduation studies in Vizag and comes to Hyderabad in search of a job. He stays with his uncle (Sunil
) in Hyderabad. He runs into a fight with MGM college students who are influenced by political mafia leader Durga Rao (J. D. Chakravarthy
). Satya tries to change the students but fails. Then Satya joins the college to cleanse the system. On the other hand there is Vidhya (Karthika Nair
) who aspires to go to college but could not as her brother feels that college students are rowdies and she would not be safe in college. So she teaches in an elementary school. She meets Satya and love blossoms between them. Main crux of the movie is how Satya changes the students and brings them out of the bad influence of Durga Rao.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film that marked the debut of Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Telugu films. He made his debut in the 2009 college film, Josh His second film, Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave became a commercial as well as critical success, with his portrayal of a love-torn film director winning him critical acclaim...
and Karthika
Karthika Nair
Karthika Nair |Josh]] opposite Naga Chaitanya. She rose to fame starring in her second and her first successful tamil film Ko opposite Jeeva.-After birth:...
in the lead roles, whilst, prominent actor J. D. Chakravarthy
J. D. Chakravarthy
J.D. Chakravarthy born Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy is an Indian film actor and director in Telugu Cinema and Bollywood. He has directed Hindi films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Durga and Darna Zaroori Hai . In Telugu Cinema, he got critical acclaim for his directorial abilities through the film...
plays a pivotal role. Directed by Vasu Varma, and produced by noted producer, Dil Raju
Dil Raju
Dil Raju |Dil]], Arya,Bhadra, Bommarillu,Kotha Bangaru Lokam and Brindavanam . His recent film Mr.Perfect.-Biography:...
. An initial date of the 3rd of September for release, was delayed due to the death of Andra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
. It was eventually released two days later.
Prior to release, the film has been anticipated highly, as it marks the debut of Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Telugu films. He made his debut in the 2009 college film, Josh His second film, Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave became a commercial as well as critical success, with his portrayal of a love-torn film director winning him critical acclaim...
, the son of Telugu
Telugu people
The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...
actor, Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor in Tollywood and Bollywood. He is a producer and one of the lead actors in Telugu cinema.- Early life :...
. Another interesting fact about the movie is that Karthika
Karthika Nair
Karthika Nair |Josh]] opposite Naga Chaitanya. She rose to fame starring in her second and her first successful tamil film Ko opposite Jeeva.-After birth:...
is the daughter of yesteryear's popular South Indian actress Radha
Radha
Radha , also called Radhika, Radharani and Radhikarani, is the childhood friend and lover of Krishna in the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda of the Vaisnava traditions of Hinduism...
. Karthika
Karthika Nair
Karthika Nair |Josh]] opposite Naga Chaitanya. She rose to fame starring in her second and her first successful tamil film Ko opposite Jeeva.-After birth:...
is also making her debut with this movie.
Synopsis
Satya (Naga ChaitanyaNaga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Telugu films. He made his debut in the 2009 college film, Josh His second film, Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave became a commercial as well as critical success, with his portrayal of a love-torn film director winning him critical acclaim...
) is a student. He discontinues his graduation studies in Vizag and comes to Hyderabad in search of a job. He stays with his uncle (Sunil
Sunil
Sunil is a common Hindu male name meaning "deep, dark blue color". It may refer to:*Sunil , actor in the Telugu film industry*Sunil Kumar Ahuja , professor of Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology & Biochemistry at University of Texas Health Science Center*Sunil Chhetri , Indian footballer*Sunil...
) in Hyderabad. He runs into a fight with MGM college students who are influenced by political mafia leader Durga Rao (J. D. Chakravarthy
J. D. Chakravarthy
J.D. Chakravarthy born Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy is an Indian film actor and director in Telugu Cinema and Bollywood. He has directed Hindi films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Durga and Darna Zaroori Hai . In Telugu Cinema, he got critical acclaim for his directorial abilities through the film...
). Satya tries to change the students but fails. Then Satya joins the college to cleanse the system. On the other hand there is Vidhya (Karthika Nair
Karthika Nair
Karthika Nair |Josh]] opposite Naga Chaitanya. She rose to fame starring in her second and her first successful tamil film Ko opposite Jeeva.-After birth:...
) who aspires to go to college but could not as her brother feels that college students are rowdies and she would not be safe in college. So she teaches in an elementary school. She meets Satya and love blossoms between them. Main crux of the movie is how Satya changes the students and brings them out of the bad influence of Durga Rao.
Cast
- Naga ChaitanyaNaga ChaitanyaNaga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Telugu films. He made his debut in the 2009 college film, Josh His second film, Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave became a commercial as well as critical success, with his portrayal of a love-torn film director winning him critical acclaim...
as Satya - Karthika NairKarthika NairKarthika Nair |Josh]] opposite Naga Chaitanya. She rose to fame starring in her second and her first successful tamil film Ko opposite Jeeva.-After birth:...
as Vidhya - J. D. ChakravarthyJ. D. ChakravarthyJ.D. Chakravarthy born Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy is an Indian film actor and director in Telugu Cinema and Bollywood. He has directed Hindi films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Durga and Darna Zaroori Hai . In Telugu Cinema, he got critical acclaim for his directorial abilities through the film...
as Durga Rao - Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
as Principal - BrahmanandamBrahmanandamBrahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
- Rakesh Varre as Radha
- Subbu as Seenu
- Kautilya as Guna
- SunilSunil (actor)Sunil Varma is an actor from the Telugu film industry. His roles usually are to provide comic relief to the audience. In Andala Ramudu , he appeared in the lead role for the first time and his Second one as hero is Maryada Ramanna directed by S. S. Rajamouli...
- Aditya as Prakash
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Soundtrack
The music was composed by Sandeep Chowtha. The soundtrack, released on 18 July 2009 at Shilparama Vedika.Track listing
External Links
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