Prema Katha Chitram 2
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| Prema Katha Chitram 2 | |
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| Directed by | Hari Kishan |
| Written by | Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | R. Sudharshan Reddy |
| Starring | Sumanth Ashwin Nandita Swetha |
| Cinematography | C. Ramprasad |
| Edited by | S. B. Uddhav |
| Music by | Jeevan Babu |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Prema Katha Chitram 2[1][2][3] is a 2019 Telugu-language horror comedy film written and directed by Hari Kishan and produced by R. Sudarshan Reddy. It is a sequel to the 2013 film Prema Katha Chitram directed by J Prabhakar Reddy and Maruthi but with a different cast continuing the roles. The film stars Sumanth Ashwin[4] and Nandita Swetha.[5] The movie was released on 6 April 2019. The Hindi dubbing rights for the film sold for 1.5 Crore.[6]
Plot
[edit]After the incident of Lakshmi in the first film, Sudheer and Nandu fell in love. On Nandu's condition, Sudheer and Nandu decided to keep their relationship secret. Sudheer had come to college to finish his studies where Sudheer quarreled with Bindu. Sudheer attends college and runs a dance academy part time. Bindu eventually falls in love with Sudheer and joins Sudheer's dance academy to impress him. Bindu throws a party and confess her love for Sudheer in front of everyone. Sudheer rejects Bindu's proposal. After a while, strange things happen in a farm house where Sudheer is staying. Sudheer invites his friend Bablu to the farm house. Sudheer and Bablu notice supernatural events around Nandu. Sudheer tells Bablu about Nandu. Sudheer and Bablu understand that Nandu is possessed by an angry Ghost. The ghost prevents Sudheer from being with Nandu and threatens to kill Nandu. Sudheer devices a plan to identify the Ghost. The Ghost is revealed to be Chitra from the previous film. Sudheer and Bablu visit Chitra's house and find that Chitra and Anita are friends. Sudheer and Bablu visit their friend Anita and Anita reveals that Bindu died by suicide. Sudheer asks Anita about Chitra and Anita reveals that Chitra died on her wedding day by suicide. Sudheer, Bablu and Anita arrive at the farm house. Chitra says that at the time of marriage, Sudheer calls off the wedding as Sudheer knows that Chitra's Character. Bindu, sister of one of Chitra's ex boyfriends, arrive at the wedding to expose Chitra's character in front of her father and other relatives. Chitra's father ashamed by Chitra's character dies from a heart attack. After seeing her father dead, Chitra commits suicide and possess Bindu. Chitra after possessing Bindu tries to make Sudheer love Bindu and tries to separate Nandu from Sudheer but Sudheer rejected Bindu's proposal and Nandu doesn't leave Sudheer. After her plan fails, Chitra kills Bindu and possess Nandu. Chitra possess Sudheer and tries to kill Nandu. Sudheer decide to sacrifice himself for Nandu as she is innocent and unaware of the facts. Chitra possess Nandu and stabs Sudheer and leaves Nandu. Bablu and Anita admit Sudheer and Nandu in a hospital. Anita explains everything to Nandu. Nandu visits Sudheer but Chitra possess Nandu again. Chitra apologises to Sudheer for her foolish acts and says that she understood what real love is and leaves Nandu.
Cast
[edit]- Sumanth Ashwin as Sudheer
- Nandita Swetha as Nandu
- Siddhi Idnani as Bindu
- Apoorva Srinivasan as Chitra
- Prabhas Sreenu as a Police constable
- Vidyullekha Raman as Anita
- Krishna Teja as Bablu
- NTV Sai
Soundtrack
[edit]| Prema Katha Chitram 2 | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Jeevan Babu | |||||
| Released | 26 February 2019 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 16:13 | ||||
| Language | Telugu | ||||
| Label | Aditya Music | ||||
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The soundtrack is composed by Jeevan Babu and lyrics by Ananth Sriram, Kasarla Shyam and Purnachari.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Naa Kallu Chusedhi" | Kasarla Shyam | Satya Yamini | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Merupula Merisina" | Ananth Sriram | Rahul Sipligunj, Ramya Behara | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Aakashamantha" | Purnachari | Hymath & Ramya Behara | 3:46 |
| 4. | "First Time Heart beat" | Purnachari | P V N S Rohit | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 16:13 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "Prema Katha Chitram 2 movie shooting started". Times Of India. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Prema Katha Chitram 2 Film Launch". The Hans India. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Release date fixed for Sumanth Ashwin and Nandita starrer". IndiaGlitz. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "Sumanth Ashwin in 2013 sequel movie". Deccan Chronicle. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "First look poster of Nandita from Prema Katha Chitram 2 unveiled". The New Indian Express. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Prema Katha Chitram 2 Hindi Dubbing rights sold for 1.5 Crore". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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Relation to predecessor
Prema Katha Chitram is a 2013 Telugu-language horror comedy film directed by J. Prabhakara Reddy, produced by Maruthi Dasari and R. Sudarshan Reddy under the banner of Raju & Praveen Creations, and starring Sudheer Babu, Nandita Swetha, Praveen, and Sapthagiri in lead roles.[6][7] The original film's plot centers on four friends grappling with personal setbacks, including unrequited love, romantic betrayal, and professional failures, who converge at a remote farmhouse to end their lives collectively. Their plan unravels upon encountering supernatural occurrences, as the location is haunted by the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide due to her own experience with unrequited love, leading to chaotic and comedic hauntings that force the group to confront their demons—both literal and figurative.[8][9] Prema Katha Chitram 2 was announced in 2018 as a direct sequel, continuing the narrative thread from the predecessor while preserving the horror-comedy genre and retaining producer R. Sudarshan Reddy.[10][11] The first look poster was unveiled in October 2018, building anticipation by referencing the original's successful formula of blending scares with humor.[12] The sequel loosely ties into its predecessor by opening with a recap of the farmhouse haunting incident and using the same location, but features new characters in an independent story set one year later that echoes the themes of love, loss, and supernatural revenge without directly continuing the original characters' arcs.[5][2]Development
Following the blockbuster success of the 2013 horror comedy Prema Katha Chitram, its sequel was announced on May 11, 2018, under the RPA Creations production banner by R. Sudarshan Reddy.[13] Hari Kishan, making his directorial debut, was brought on to helm the project, with Chandrasekhar credited for the story and dialogues.[13][14] Pre-production advanced through 2018, culminating in the unveiling of the title poster and first look on October 17, featuring lead actress Nandita Swetha in a intense pose.[12] The film's genre was established as a Telugu-language horror comedy, emphasizing a mix of romance, supernatural elements, and comedic sequences to build on the original's formula.[12] Commercial anticipation grew during this phase, as the Hindi dubbing and satellite rights were sold for 1.5 crore INR in December 2018—well before the film's theatrical release—highlighting strong market expectations for the low-budget sequel.[15]Production
Casting
The lead roles in Prema Katha Chitram 2 were portrayed by Sumanth Ashwin as Sudheer, Nandita Swetha as Nandu, and Siddhi Idnani as Bindu, the central figure embodying unrequited love central to the horror-comedy blend.[16][17][18] Supporting cast included Apoorva Srinivasan as Chitra, Prabhas Sreenu as the police constable providing comedic relief amid horror sequences, Vidyullekha Raman as Anita, Krishna Teja as Bablu, N.T.V. Sai, and additional actors such as Anil, Anurag, and Avinash in ensemble roles that enhanced the film's mix of romance, scares, and humor.[16][17][19] Casting announcements began in August 2018, with Nandita Swetha confirmed as the female lead opposite Sumanth Ashwin and Siddhi Idnani as the second lead to bring a fresh dynamic to the romantic elements and underscore the horror aspects through her expressive performance in supernatural scenes.[18] Supporting actors like Prabhas Sreenu and Vidyullekha Raman were chosen for their established comedic timing to balance the film's horror tones, while the overall ensemble was assembled to support the genre fusion.[19] The production faced perceptions of risk early on, as Sumanth Ashwin's preceding film Happy Wedding (2018) underperformed commercially, leading to concerns among makers about audience reception for his lead role in the sequel.[20]Filming
Principal photography for Prema Katha Chitram 2 began in mid-2018 and wrapped up major portions by October 2018, with remaining songs and climax scenes completed shortly thereafter.[12] The film was shot extensively in Hyderabad, utilizing urban settings to capture the story's college environments and comedic sequences, alongside constructed sets for key horror elements like the haunted farmhouse.[21] Cinematographer C. Ramprasad handled the visuals, emphasizing atmospheric lighting to balance the horror and comedy tones, resulting in bright and thrilling shots that enhanced the genre blend.[10][4] Editing was overseen by S. B. Uddhav, who managed the pacing of the film's sequences during post-production, though some critics noted room for tighter cuts.[10][14] As a low-to-mid budget production, the film encountered hurdles including dissatisfaction with the output of certain shooting schedules in August 2018, which raised concerns for producer R. Sudarshan Reddy regarding quality and timelines.[20] These issues contributed to minor delays in finalizing the release, shifting it from late March to April 6, 2019, while post-production focused on refining the horror effects without extensive VFX demands.[21]Synopsis
Plot summary
Prema Katha Chitram 2 follows the story of unrequited love turning into a supernatural nightmare for a young couple, Sudheer and Nandu, as Chitra's vengeful ghost disrupts their lives following Bindu's tragic suicide. The film combines horror elements with comedy, depicting ghostly possessions and chaotic events that test the protagonists' relationship. Running for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, it unfolds through tense hauntings and humorous escapades.[22][4][14] The narrative begins in a college setting, where Bindu falls deeply in love with her classmate Sudheer, but he reciprocates the affections of another student, Nandu. Devastated by the rejection, Bindu commits suicide, triggering the manifestation of Chitra's restless spirit, who haunts Sudheer and Nandu due to her own backstory of dying on her wedding day after family shame. The ghost possesses Nandu, leading to a series of eerie and comedic disturbances, including possessions that cause unpredictable behavior and frantic chases around their surroundings, particularly at a remote farmhouse they visit after deciding to marry.[4][23][3] As the hauntings intensify, the supernatural chaos extends to involve other characters, such as police, amplifying the mayhem with elements of mystery and pursuit. Sudheer, determined to save Nandu, seeks ways to confront and appease the spirit, navigating through horrifying visions and slapstick scenarios with the help of his friend Bablu. The story builds tension through these key events, blending the romance of the college setup with the suicide's tragic trigger and Chitra's vengeful intervention tied to the original film's haunted farmhouse legacy.[1][5] In the climax, Sudheer undertakes a sacrificial act to exorcise Chitra's spirit, leading to redemption and the restoration of peace for the couple. This resolution underscores the film's horror-comedy balance, resolving the ghostly conflicts while tying back to the initial themes of love and loss.[3][23]Differences from original
Prema Katha Chitram 2 diverges from its predecessor in several key aspects of plot, tone, and character development, while loosely continuing the narrative thread from the original's events through the haunted farmhouse and supernatural repercussions. The 2013 film revolves around four friends who gather at a remote farmhouse to commit suicide due to personal failures, only to encounter the haunting spirit of Sunanda, a woman who took her own life after being jilted on her wedding day; this setup focuses on a single ghost disrupting their plans and leading to revelations about love and regret. In contrast, the sequel, set one year after those incidents, centers on a new protagonist named Sudheer who becomes haunted by Chitra's spirit following Bindu's suicide driven by unrequited love for him, exploring couple dynamics as Sudheer navigates romance with Nandu amid the supernatural interference from Chitra, a new vengeful ghost who died on her wedding day due to family shame. This shift moves away from the group suicide motif to a more individualized story of romantic obsession and ghostly intervention.[8][5][3] The tone evolves from the original's effective blend of horror and comedy, which balanced thrills with humor through the friends' interactions and the ghost's antics, to a greater emphasis on romantic comedy interspersed with horror elements in the sequel. Critics observed that Prema Katha Chitram 2 dilutes the horror intensity, prioritizing lighthearted romantic entanglements and comedic sequences, but often at the expense of outdated tropes that felt regressive and less impactful. For instance, the sequel's humor relies more on slapstick and situational gags involving the leads' relationships, contrasting the original's tighter integration of scares and laughs without veering into overt romantic subplots.[2][5][4] Character portrayals see significant changes, primarily through a recast ensemble that reuses names like Sudheer but assigns them to new actors, altering the dynamics. Sumanth Ashwin takes the lead role of Sudheer, replacing Sudheer Babu from the original, while Siddhi Idnani plays the obsessive Bindu and Apoorva Srinivasan embodies the vengeful spirit Chitra—roles without direct counterparts in the first film. Supporting characters expand for comedic effect, including police figures who contribute to humorous chases and misunderstandings, diverging from the original's focus on the core group of friends and their internal conflicts. This recasting and role expansion aim to refresh the formula but result in performances criticized for lacking the original's chemistry.[10][4][14] Structurally, both films share a runtime of approximately 130 minutes, but the sequel incorporates four tracks, similar to the original's four main tracks, and basic visual effects for spirit manifestations, moving beyond the predecessor's simpler, dialogue-driven hauntings to include stylized ghost appearances and romantic montages. This addition extends the narrative's lighter moments but contributes to pacing issues noted in reviews, unlike the original's more concise horror-comedy rhythm.[6][24][25]Cast and crew
Principal cast
Sumanth Ashwin plays the lead role of Sudheer, a college student who becomes entangled in a love triangle and subsequent supernatural hauntings after rejecting a classmate's affections.[4][2] Nandita Swetha portrays Nandu, Sudheer's primary love interest whose life is disrupted when she becomes the target of a vengeful spirit's possession.[4] Siddhi Idnani enacts Bindu, a tragic figure whose unrequited love for Sudheer culminates in her suicide, setting off the film's central supernatural conflict.[4][14] Apoorva Srinivasan appears as Chitra, a supporting character whose death leads to her spirit possessing others and complicating the hauntings.[2][16]Crew
Prema Katha Chitram 2 was directed by Hari Kishan.[26] The story was written by Chandrasekhar.[14] It was produced by R. Sudharshan Reddy under the banner RPA Creations.[26] The music was composed by Jeevan Babu.[26] Cinematography was handled by C. Ramprasad.[26] Editing was done by S. B. Uddhav.[26]Music
Soundtrack composition
The soundtrack of Prema Katha Chitram 2 was composed by Jeevan Babu (also known as JB), who handled both the original songs and the background score.[25][27] The album features four romantic songs with a total runtime of approximately 16 minutes.[28][25] The soundtrack was released on February 26, 2019, through Aditya Music, prior to the film's theatrical debut.[29]Track listing
The soundtrack of Prema Katha Chitram 2 consists of four songs composed by Jeevan Babu, with lyrics penned by Ananth Sriram for select tracks including the first, and by Kasarla Shyam and Purnachari for the others.[25][30]- "Merupula Merisina" – A romantic dance number sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Ramya Behara, duration 4:09. Lyrics by Ananth Sriram.[25][31][30]
- "First Time Heart Beat" – The love theme sung by P.V.N.S. Rohit, duration 4:01. Lyrics by Purnachari.[25][32][28]
- "Naa Kallu Chusedhi" – An emotional track sung by Satya Yamini, duration 4:15. Lyrics by Kasarla Shyam.[25][33][34]
- "Aakashamantha" – Sung by Hymath and Ramya Behara, duration 3:47. Lyrics by Purnachari.[35][36][37]
