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Jodi (2019)
Summary:
Jodi follows Kapil, a system administrator, who falls for Kanchana Mala, a French teacher with strong traditional values. Their budding romance faces hurdles due to Kapil's father's addiction to cricket betting, which causes financial instability and clashes with Kanchana Mala's family's strict ideals. The film explores their journey to overcome these familial obstacles and prove their love, complicated by an unexpected character and various dramatic situations.
Detailed Plot (Movie Story):
The film introduces Kapil (Aadi Saikumar), a system administrator. His life is constantly affected by his father (Naresh), who is an ardent cricket fan to the point of being addicted to betting, often losing all of Kapil's earnings. Kapil is named after the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev by his father.
Kapil falls in love with Kanchana Mala (Shraddha Srinath), a French teacher. Kanchana Mala is portrayed as a woman with high ideals and traditional values. She doesn't believe in using smartphones and prefers a more grounded, sustainable lifestyle. She lives with her strict paternal uncle (Shiju) and aunt (Sithara) and her grandfather (Gollapudi Maruthi Rao), as her parents have passed away. Her uncle is very tight-fisted and cautious with money.
Their love story develops without much initial fuss, showcasing a sweet courtship. However, when Kapil decides to propose marriage to Kanchana Mala, her uncle vehemently rejects his proposal. The primary reason for the rejection is Kapil's father's irresponsible betting habits and the resulting financial instability, which clashes severely with the uncle's conservative and financially prudent ideals.
To prove himself worthy and win over Kanchana Mala's uncle, Kapil quits his system administrator job and joins a new venture, "Suvarnabhoomi Farms and Lands," hoping to establish a stable career. However, he soon runs into trouble with his new boss (Vennela Kishore).
The plot takes an unexpected turn with the introduction of Avinash (Pradeep), a businessman who randomly keeps appearing in the story. In one incident, Avinash accidentally hits Kanchana Mala's grandfather with his car. Kapil chases Avinash down, and together they take the grandfather to the hospital. This incident further connects Kapil and Kanchana Mala.
The film then weaves in melodramatic situations as Kapil tries to navigate his new job, deal with his father's issues, and continue to fight for his love. The narrative explores the contrast between Kapil's family's more modern and somewhat chaotic lifestyle and Kanchana Mala's family's traditional and disciplined approach.
The story progresses with Kapil and Avinash somehow plotting revenge against Kapil's new boss, who seems to be making things difficult for Kapil. The screenplay is noted for throwing in many characters and situations, sometimes without fully developing them, making it challenging for the audience to invest deeply in all subplots.
Ultimately, Kapil must find a way to resolve his family's issues, especially his father's betting problem, and prove to Kanchana Mala's family that he is a responsible and deserving partner. The climax brings together the various threads, aiming for a resolution where the lovers overcome the obstacles posed by their families' differing ideals and personal issues.
Cast:
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Aadi Saikumar as Kapil
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Shraddha Srinath as Kanchana Mala
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Vennela Kishore as Kapil's boss
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Naresh as Kapil's father
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Sithara as Vasavi (Kanchana Mala's aunt)
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Shiju as Raju (Kanchana Mala's uncle)
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Gollapudi Maruthi Rao as Kanchana Mala's grandfather
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Satya as Kapil's friend
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Pradeep as Avinash
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Varshini Sounderajan (unspecified role, supporting cast)
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Maadhavi (unspecified role, supporting cast)
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Chaitanya Krishna (unspecified role, supporting cast)
Crew:
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Director: Vishwanath Arigella (also written by)
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Producers: Sai Venkatesh Gurram, Patchva Padmaja (under Bhavana Creations)
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Music Director: Phani Kalyan
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Cinematography: S.V. Vishweshwar
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Editor: Ravi Mandla
Release Date:
Jodi was released on September 6, 2019.
