Chaali Polilu is a Tulu language film directed by Virendra Shetty Kavoor starring Devadas Kapikad, Naveen D Padil and Bhojaraj Vamanjoor in lead roles. Chaali Polilu is produced under the banner of Jayakirana films by Prakash Pandeshwar. The film has shared valuable messages to society. It reflects upon social evils in society and while providing an ample amount of entertainment to the audience. It is the highest grossing Tulu film of all time.[citation needed]

Chaali Polilu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVeerendra Shetty Kavoor
Written byVeerendra Shetty Kavoor
Produced byPrakash Pandeshwar
StarringDevadas Kapikad
Naveen D Padil
Bhojaraj Vamanjoor
Divyashree
Arjun Kapikad
Aravind Bolar
Sunder Rai Mandara
Chethan Rai Maani
Navya
Padmaja Rao
CinematographyUtpal V Nayanar
Music byV.Manohar
Release date
  • 31 October 2014 (2014-10-31)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTulu

The film has successfully completed 511 days in PVR Cinemas which is the all time record in Tulu cinema, as well as for any regional-language film in India.[1][2][3]

Plot edit

The first half of the film tells about three main characters Pandu (Devadas Kapikad), Damu (Naveen D Padil) and Manju (Bhojaraj Vamanjoor). They are childhood best friends and stay in same neighbourhood. They are characterized as naughty and uninterested in studies. They are unemployed and do not do any work. The trio are called 'Chaali Polilu' by the people in the area.

Everything seems to be going on fine in their life until one day they are accused of stealing ornaments from the sanctum sanctorum in the village temple. The second half focuses on if they get out of the problem and how they solve it.

Cast edit

Soundtrack edit

The soundtracks of the film were composed by V. Manohar.[4] Music was released by Muzik247 Tulu.

Boxoffice Collection edit

Chaali Polilu crossed ₹1 crore in box office collection in just three weeks, breaking all previous box office records.[5] The film has so far collected around ₹2 crores at the box office.[6]

Awards edit

Tulu Cinemotsava Awards 2015

  • Best Film
  • Best Director- Virendra Shetty Kavoor
  • Best Actor - Naveen D Padil
  • Best Actress - Divyashree
  • Best Actor in a Negative Role- Chethan Rai
  • Best Music Director - V.Manohar
  • Best Editor - P C Mohanan
  • Best Choreography- Cool Jayanth

References edit

  1. ^ "Team of superhit Tulu flick Chaali Polilu to collaborate once more - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Tulu film 'Chali Polilu' completes 500 days". Deccan Herald. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Mangaluru: Tulu blockbuster 'Chaali Polilu' to be screened on Tuesday". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  4. ^ Shetty, Veerendra (9 January 2016), Chaali Polilu, Aravind Bolar, Arjun Kapikad, Devadas Kapikad, Jayakirana Films, retrieved 25 October 2023
  5. ^ "Mangaluru: 'Chaali Polilu' collection crosses Rs one crore, sets new record". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. ^ "A film fest to mark 100th Tulu film". The Hindu. 15 September 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 November 2021.

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