{{short description|2022 film by Sree Harsha Konuganti}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox film | name = Rowdy Boys | image = Rowdy Boys.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Sree Harsha Konuganti | writer = Sree Harsha Konuganti, Chiranjiv Makwana | screenplay = Chiranjiv Makwana | story = Chiranjiv Makwana | producer = [[Dil Raju]]<br/>Shirish | starring = {{ubl|Ashish Reddy|[[Anupama Parameswaran]]}} | cinematography = [[R. Madhi]] | editing = Madhu | music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | studio = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]] | released = {{Film date|2022|01|14|df=yes}} | runtime = 145 minutes | country = India | language = Telugu | budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> | gross = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> }}
'''''Rowdy Boys''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[coming of age film|coming of age]] [[Romance film|romantic]] [[college]] [[drama film]] written and directed by Sree Harsha Konuganti<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-12|title=రౌడీ బాయ్స్ను 'ప్రేమదేశం'తో పోలుస్తున్నారు, కానీ|url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-sri-harsha-konuganti-about-rowdy-boys-movie-1426781|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Sakshi|language=te|archive-date=12 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112024932/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/director-sri-harsha-konuganti-about-rowdy-boys-movie-1426781|url-status=live}}</ref> Screen play by Chiranjiv Makwana and produced by [[Dil Raju]] and Shirish through [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rowdy Boys దిల్రాజు నా జీవితంలో మరిచిపోలేని వ్యక్తి అల్లు అర్జున్|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/allu-arjun-speech-at-rowdy-boys-song-launch-event/0201/122007361|access-date=2022-01-13|website=EENADU|language=te|archive-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113075018/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/allu-arjun-speech-at-rowdy-boys-song-launch-event/0201/122007361|url-status=live}}</ref> The film features debutant Ashish Reddy, son of Dil Raju's brother, Sirish Reddy, and [[Anupama Parameswaran]] in lead roles<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashish talks about Sankranthi release Rowdy Boys|url=https://www.ragalahari.com/celebrity-interview/1792/ashish-talks-about-sankranthi-release-rowdy-boys|access-date=2022-01-14|website=www.ragalahari.com|language=en|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114060407/https://www.ragalahari.com/celebrity-interview/1792/ashish-talks-about-sankranthi-release-rowdy-boys|url-status=live}}</ref> with music composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rowdy Boys locks Sankranthi date|url=https://telugucinema.com/uncategorized/rowdy-boys-locks-sankranthi-date|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Telugu Cinema|language=en-US|archive-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113075020/https://telugucinema.com/uncategorized/rowdy-boys-locks-sankranthi-date|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 14 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-10|title=COVID-19 kicks RRR and Radhe Shyam out of Sankranthi race, small films try to cash in|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/covid-19-kicks-rrr-and-radhe-shyam-out-sankranthi-race-small-films-try-cash-159694|access-date=2022-01-13|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113075021/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/covid-19-kicks-rrr-and-radhe-shyam-out-sankranthi-race-small-films-try-cash-159694|url-status=live}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics.
== Plot == {{More plot|date=January 2025}}<!--per [[WP:FILMPLOT]], plot summaries should be between 400 and 700 words--> {{Cleanup|reason=Complete plot is needed. See [[WP:TEASER]]|date=January 2025}} Akshay is a first year engineering student who falls for a medical student Kavya. However the rivalry between the medical college and engineering college is a threat to their love. Will their love survive? No in the end they broke up, a medical student named Vikram who was in love with Kavya married her.
== Cast == {{Cast listing| * Ashish Reddy as Akshay Varma * [[Anupama Parameswaran]] as Kavya * [[Karthik Rathnam]] * Vikram Sahadev * Tej Kurapati as Naresh Yadav * [[Komalee Prasad]] as Shruthi, Kavya's friend * [[Srikanth Iyengar]] as Akshay's father * Racha Ravi * [[Rupa Lakshmi]] as Akshay’s mother * Praneeth Reddy Kallem * Pridhvi * Shrinath Kulkarni as Baby, Akshay's friend }}
== Production == Anupama was cast in March 2020 to play the lead actress.{{Citation needed|date=April 2026}} [[Rahul Ramakrishna]] was approached to do a role in the film, but couldn't join the film as he was busy working with [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']]. Later, Racha Ravi was cast to do the role.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-10|title='Rowdy Boys' has the graph similar to 'Happy Days': Sree Harsha|url=https://telanganatoday.com/rowdy-boys-has-the-graph-similar-to-happy-days-sree-harsha|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114060415/https://telanganatoday.com/rowdy-boys-has-the-graph-similar-to-happy-days-sree-harsha|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with [[Deccan Chronicle]], Komalee Prasad told about role in the film that "I am a qualified dental surgeon, so shooting for scenes involving doctors and the medical fraternity was a great experience. In fact, I got nostalgic while shooting for campus scenes".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Playing a medico made me nostalgic: Komalee Prasad|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020921/playing-a-medico-made-me-nostalgic-komalee-prasad.html|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115062728/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020921/playing-a-medico-made-me-nostalgic-komalee-prasad.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Filming began in January 2020{{Citation needed|date=April 2026}} and was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 13 October 2021 after shooting the song "Date Night", choreographed by [[Jani Master]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rowdy Boys Movie Shooting Updates|url=http://www.zeecinemalu.com/en/news-gossip/rowdy-boys-movie-shooting-updates-196004/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=www.zeecinemalu.com|language=en|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115062647/http://www.zeecinemalu.com/en/news-gossip/rowdy-boys-movie-shooting-updates-196004/|url-status=live}}</ref> Speaking about the idea of the film, director Konuganti revealed that the film is inspired by an incident in his own college days. He further told: "My personal experiences in my academic life inspired me to write Rowdy Boys. The story is a perfect blend of comedy, friendship, gang fights, misunderstandings, ego clashes and, of course, love. The film brings back fond memories of college life and for those still at college, it tells you that these are the most cherished days in your life. I think all of us have these memories because it's a phase of mixed emotions".<ref>{{Cite web|title='Rowdy Boys' is a celebration of college life: Director Sree Harsha Konuganti|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/jan/12/rowdy-boys-is-a-celebration-of-college-life-director-sree-harsha-konuganti-2405704.html|access-date=2022-01-14|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114060404/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/jan/12/rowdy-boys-is-a-celebration-of-college-life-director-sree-harsha-konuganti-2405704.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == {{Infobox album | name = Rowdy Boys | type = Soundtrack | artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | released = {{Start date|2022|1|13|df=yes}} | recorded = 2021–2022 | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | length = {{Duration|m=29|s=8}} | label = [[Aditya Music]]<br> [[Lahari Music]] (One track) | producer = Devi Sri Prasad | prev_title = [[Pushpa: The Rise (soundtrack)|Pushpa: The Rise]] | prev_year = 2021 | year = 2022 | next_title = [[Good Luck Sakhi]] | next_year = 2022 }}
The film's soundtrack album is composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]].
{{Tracklist | extra_column = Singer(s) | extra3 = [[Mangli]] | title1 = Rowdy Boys Title Song | lyrics1 = [[Roll Rida]] | extra1 = Roll Rida | length1 = 2:52 | title2 = Preme Aakasamaithe | lyrics2 = [[Sri Mani]] | extra2 = [[Jaspreet Jasz]] | length2 = 3:34 | title3 = Brindavanam | lyrics3 = [[Suddala Ashok Teja]] | total_length = 30:18 | title4 = Date Night | length3 = 3:52 | lyrics4 = Roll Rida | extra4 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith Govind]], Sameera Bharadwaj | length4 = 4:01 | title5 = Ye Zindagi | length5 = 3:54 | lyrics5 = Krishna Kanth | extra5 = [[Ram Miriyala]] | title6 = Nuvve Na Dhairyam | length6 = 3:17 | lyrics6 = Sri Mani<br/>[[Ananta Sriram]] | extra6 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] | extra7 = [[Kapil Kapilan]], Sameera Bharadwaj | length8 = 3:29 | length7 = 1:52 | extra9 = [[Yazin Nizar]] | title10 = Rajyangam Chattamantu Remix | length10 = 1:10 | lyrics10 = Gaddar | extra10 = Deepu | extra8 = Devi Sri Prasad | lyrics7 = Sri Mani | lyrics9 = Krishna Kanth | lyrics8 = Krishna Kanth | title8 = Okariki Okarani | title9 = Okariki Okarani (Rock Version) | title7 = Vesane O Nicchena | length9 = 2:11 }}
== Release == During the release event of "Preme Aakasamaithe" song in October 2021, producer Dil Raju announced that the film will release on 19 November 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kuppili|first=Sravan Kumar|date=2021-10-21|title=Ashish Gandhi And Anupama Parameswaran Starrer Rowdy Boys Movie Release Date Announced|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/10/21/ashish-gandhi-and-anupama-parameswaran-starrer-rowdy-boys-movie-release-date-announced/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Telugu Filmnagar|language=en-US|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115062719/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/10/21/ashish-gandhi-and-anupama-parameswaran-starrer-rowdy-boys-movie-release-date-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref> but was postponed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rowdy Boys is again postponed|url=https://m.suryaa.com/cinema-28262-rowdy-boys-release-date-postponed.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-14|website=m.suryaa.com|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114060406/https://m.suryaa.com/cinema-28262-rowdy-boys-release-date-postponed.html}}</ref> Finally, the film was released on 14 January 2022 coinciding with the festival of [[Bhogi]] and [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranti]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=#Sankranthi Boxoffice: Ashok Galla, Ashish Reddy or Naga Chaitanya; who will rule the ticket window this festive season? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sankranthi-boxoffice-ashok-galla-ashish-reddy-or-naga-chaitanya-who-will-rule-the-ticket-window-this-festive-season/articleshow/88851517.cms|access-date=2022-01-14|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114054626/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sankranthi-boxoffice-ashok-galla-ashish-reddy-or-naga-chaitanya-who-will-rule-the-ticket-window-this-festive-season/articleshow/88851517.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> following the postponement of major Telugu productions like [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']] and ''[[Radhe Shyam]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2022-01-06|title=Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya's 'Bangarraju' joins Sankranti race|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nagarjuna-naga-chaitanyas-bangarraju-joins-sankranti-race/article38146706.ece|access-date=14 January 2022|archive-date=11 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111143747/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nagarjuna-naga-chaitanyas-bangarraju-joins-sankranti-race/article38146706.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Reception == The film received negative reviews from critics, although praising the performances of lead cast but criticized the story, narration and second half. ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave the film a rating of 2.5/5 and wrote "DSP's catch-all music saves this generic, bland love story".<ref>{{cite web|title=Rowdy Boys Review:DSP's catch-all music saves this generic, bland love story|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rowdy-boys-movie-review-dsps-catch-all-music-saves-generic-bland-love-story-994786%3famp|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=20 Feb 2022|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220145653/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rowdy-boys-movie-review-dsps-catch-all-music-saves-generic-bland-love-story-994786%3Famp|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Mallemala Entertainments|123 Telugu]]'' gave the film a rating of 2.75/5 and wrote "Rowdy Boys is a college drama with not many twists and turns. Ashish Reddy makes a decent debut and the first half is good. But a dull second half and lack of a strong story is a drawback. Youngsters might connect to the movie as it offers relatable elements. Just go in with low expectations and enjoy this college romance".<ref>{{cite web|title=Review : Rowdy Boys – Youthful drama that works in parts|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/rowdy-boys-telugu-movie-review.html/amp|website=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123 Telugu]]|date=14 January 2022|access-date=20 Feb 2022|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220145656/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/rowdy-boys-telugu-movie-review.html/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>
Sangeetha Devi K of ''[[The Hindu]]'' appreciated the music by Devi Sri Prasad and wrote: "The biggest issue with ''Rowdy Boys'' is that it can remind you of a bunch of older films, to the extent that it ends up like a patchwork of inspired sequences."<ref>{{Cite news|last=K|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2022-01-15|title=Rowdy Boys' movie review: Music salvages this glitzy launch vehicle|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/rowdy-boys-movie-review-a-patchy-college-drama-helped-hugely-by-devi-sri-prasads-music/article38273646.ece|issn=0971-751X|access-date=16 January 2022|archive-date=17 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117102126/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/rowdy-boys-movie-review-a-patchy-college-drama-helped-hugely-by-devi-sri-prasads-music/article38273646.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Eenadu]]'' praised the storyline and chemistry between the leads while criticizing the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-16|title=Rowdy Boys Review రివ్యూ రౌడీబాయ్స్|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/rowdyboys-movie-review/0203/122010254|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Eenadu|language=te|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114223042/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/rowdyboys-movie-review/0203/122010254}}</ref>
== References == <references />
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt15289342|title=Rowdy Boys}}
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