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First look: Chandamama Kathalu-- An anthology of eight love stories

April 15, 2014 08:51 IST

Movie poster of Chandamama KathaluDirector Praveen Sattaru made a mark with his debut film LBW (Life Before Wedding) and then followed it up with Routine Love Story.

Now he has come up with an anthology of eight stories – something rare in Telugu cinema. The central theme is love and eight different stories portray different aspects of love.

Chandamama Kathalu, produced by Chanakya Bhooneti stars a bevy of actors - Naresh, Aamani, Krishnudu, Lakshmi Manchu, Vennela Kishore, Chaitanya Krishna, Abhijit, Naga Shourya, Kishore, Richa Panai, Amita Rao, Krishnesvara Rao, and Surekha Vani.

Lakshmi Manchu plays a super-model, Krishnudu plays an IT guy who does not get married. Naresh and Aamani marry after 40, Naga Shourya and Abhijit essay the roles of a Muslim couple, Krishneswara Rao acts as the beggar and Chaitanya Krishna portrays the role of a 16-year-old high school kid.

Mickey J Meyer has composed the music, Suresh Ragutu is the director of photography and Dharmendra Kakarla is the editor.

Chandamama Kathalu is scheduled to release on April 25.

Radhika Rajamani in Hyderabad