Chi La Sow Explained

Chi La Sow
Director:Rahul Ravindran
Producer:Nagarjuna
Jaswanth Nadipalli
Screenplay:Rahul Ravindran
Starring:Sushanth
Ruhani Sharma
Music:Prashanth R Vihari
Cinematography:M. Sukumar
Editing:Chota K. Prasad
Studio:Siruni Cine Corporation
Annapurna Studios
Runtime:130 minutes
Country:India
Language:Telugu

Chi La Sow is a 2018 Indian romantic film directed by Rahul Ravindran. It stars Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles, marking the latter's debut in Telugu. Playback singer Chinmayi, wife of Rahul Ravindran, lent her voice for Ruhani Sharma. It is produced by Siruni Cine Corporation and presented by Annapurna Studios.[1] Rahul won the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Plot

Arjun (Sushanth) is a bachelor who does not want to get married. Under constant pressure from his parents (Anu Hasan and Sanjay Swaroop), and his best friend Sujit (Vennela Kishore), Arjun agrees to a blind date with a traditional woman named Anjali (Ruhani Sharma). On his first date Arjun confesses his disinterest in the matchmaking efforts of his parents. Anjali expresses her disappointment and shares her mother's desperation and guilt in her inability to get her daughter married.

After hearing this, Arjun sympathises with Anjali but does accept her request to either agree or decline the marriage proposal. Arjun wants to get to know Anjali but Anjali rejects the idea saying there is no time to date.

Meanwhile Anjali's mother is hospitalized due to abnormal blood pressure. Anjali learns about her mother's condition and asks Arjun to drop her off at the hospital. In the frenzy of events that follows, Arjun and Anjali realise that they are perfect for each other.

Cast

Music

The score was composed by Prashanth R Vihari, with all songs penned by Kittu Vissapragada except Mellaga Mellaga, which was written by Sri Sai Kiran.[3]

Chi La Sow
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Prashanth R Vihari
Alt:6 August 2018
Released:2018
Recorded:2018
Genre:Soundtrack
Language:Telugu
Label:Aditya Music
Producer:Prashanth R Vihari
Prev Title:Adhugo
Prev Year:2018
Next Year:2018

Reception

The New Indian Express rated it 3/5, stating: "The idea of a guy falling for and deciding to marry a girl in just a few hours that he spends with her might sound crazy."[4]

Times of India rated it 3/5, stating: "For those looking for entertainment as understood today, this may not be the film."[5]

India Today rated it 3/5, stating: "Chi La Sow is not a film that will impress you from the first frame. As the story progresses, you end up falling in love with the characters; you can't help it."[6]

Deccan Chronicle rated it 3/5, stating: "After trying his hand at a few commercial films, Sushanth tries a different role with this movie and does full justice to his character Arjun."[7]

The NEWS Minute stated: "This is a clean movie that appeals to urban sensibilities, with a story panning out across one night."[8]

Awards and nominations

!Year!Award!Category!Nominee!Result!Ref
201966th National Film AwardsNational Film Award for Best Original ScreenplayRahul Ravindran[9]
South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Debut ActressRuhani Sharma[10]
Best ComedianVennela Kishore
Best Debut DirectorRahul Ravindran

Notes and References

  1. News: Theatrical rights of 'Chi La Sow' acquired by Annapurna Studios in association with Siruni Cine Corporation. 7 July 2018. The Times of India. Asha Kiran. Kumar. 20 March 2019. 10 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191110180015/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/theatrical-rights-of-chi-la-sow-acquired-by-annapurna-studios-in-association-with-siruni-cine-corporation/articleshow/64895329.cms. live.
  2. News: Mamillapalle . Nischala . 10 Memorable Performances of Telugu Actor Vennela Kishore . 8 March 2024 . Film Companion . 17 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Winds of Change- Chi La Sow Audio Review. Telugu360.. 2018-07-28. 2 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006083048/https://www.telugu360.com/sushanth-chi-la-sow-audio-review/. 6 October 2019. dead.
  4. Web site: 'Chi La Sow' movie review: A feel-good romance. TheNewIndianExpress.. 2 March 2019. 10 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190310134125/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/aug/04/chi-la-sow-movie-review-a-feel-good-romance-1852894.html. live.
  5. Web site: CHI LA SOW MOVIE REVIEW. TimesofIndia.. 2 March 2019. 2 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302153834/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/chi-la-sow/movie-review/65258912.cms. live.
  6. Web site: Chi La Sow Review: Rahul Ravindran gifts a cute rom-com. IndiaToday.. 2 March 2019. 25 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190325094022/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/chi-la-sow-movie-review-rahul-ravindran-sushanth-ruhani-sharma-1304349-2018-08-03. live.
  7. Web site: Chi La Sow movie review: Love story with feel-good vibes. DeccanChronicle.. 2018-08-07. 2 March 2019. 16 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180916014901/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070818/chi-la-sow-movie-review-love-story-with-feel-good-vibes.html. live.
  8. Web site: 'Chi La Sow' review: This charming Rahul Ravindran film is much more than a rom-com. TheNEWSMinute.. 2 March 2019. 29 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190129081024/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/chi-la-sow-review-charming-rahul-ravindran-film-much-more-rom-com-85910. live.
  9. News: Chi La Sow wins Best Original Screenplay . 2019-08-09 . Times of India . 2019-08-10 . 9 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190809183208/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/66th-national-film-awards-andhadhun-kgf-padmaavat-win-the-prestigious-award/articleshow/70604186.cms . live .
  10. Web site: SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees. The Times of India. en. 2019-08-18. 1 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190801183932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms. live.