Krack (film)

Krack is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Gopichand Malineni. It stars Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani. The film has been produced by B. Madhu under Saraswathi Films Division banner. G. K. Vishnu handled the cinematography, while S. Thaman composed the music and Ram-Lakshman choreographed the action sequences. It marks the third collaboration between Teja and Malineni after their previous films Don Seenu and Balupu.[1][2] Shruti Haasan, whose last appearance in a Telugu-language film was in 2017 with Katamarayudu, makes her comeback in the Telugu film industry with this film.[3][4] It also marks her second collaboration with Teja after Balupu. Teja's 66th film as an actor, it was officially launched in a ceremony on 14 November 2019.[5][6][7]

Krack
First look poster
Directed byGopichand Malineni
Produced byB. Madhu
Written byGopichand Malineni
Sai Madhav Burra (dialogues)
Screenplay byGopichand Malineni
Story byGopichand Malineni
StarringRavi Teja
Shruti Haasan
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Samuthirakani
Ali
Music byS. Thaman
CinematographyG. K. Vishnu
Edited byNaveen Nooli
Production
company
Saraswathi Films Division
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Based on multiple true incidents that took place in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Krack was scheduled to release theatrically on 8 May 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the film was postponed.

Cast

Production

Development

On 26 October 2019, Ravi Teja announced the film under the title RT 66.[lower-alpha 1][8] Prior to commencement of the shoot, the film was rumored to be a remake of the 2016 Tamil-language film Theri which also featured a cop protagonist. Gopichand Malieni denied the rumors, claiming the film was neither inspired nor a remake of any film. He described it as "an original story based on several true incidents happened in the Telugu States."[9][10]

Casting

Shruti Haasan was chosen as the lead actress alongside Ravi Teja, making it their second collaboration after the 2013 film Balupu that was also directed by Gopichand Malineni.[11][12] Tamil film actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was chosen to play a key role, making it her second Telugu-language film after the 2019 film Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL.[13] Samuthirakani similarly joined the cast, collaborating with Ravi Teja once again after their 2010 film Shambo Shiva Shambo, although as an actor this time.[lower-alpha 2] S. Thaman was roped in to compose the music for the film.[14]

Filming

The film was launched on 14 November 2019 under the working title RT 66 at the Film Nagar Temple.[lower-alpha 3] Producer Allu Aravind attended as the chief guest and did the honors.[15] The principal photography commenced on 21 November 2019 in Ramoji Film City.[16][17] Around late November, the makers filmed a Jatara episode featuring Ravi Teja and hundreds of supporting actors.[18] During the shoot in early January 2020, director A. R. Murugadoss visited the film's sets in Hyderabad.[19]

Marketing

Following the film's launch on 14 November 2019, a poster featuring Ravi Teja with a beard and a twirled mustache was released the same day.[20][21] The full-fledged first look was released on 1 January 2020, featuring Ravi Teja as a police officer.[22][23][24][25] The second poster was unveiled on 14 January 2020, featuring Shruti Haasan and Ravi Teja riding a motorcycle along with a child artist.[26][27][28]

Notes
  1. This is Ravi Teja's 66th film as an actor.
  2. Samuthirakani directed Shambo Shiva Shambo, while he acts in Krack. Both films star Ravi Teja in the lead role.
  3. A Hyderabad-based temple built by the Telugu film association.
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References
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  3. "Shruti Haasan on her Telugu comeback film Krack: Hoping to have fun with Ravi Teja". India Today. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
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  6. "Crazy title for Ravi Teja's next". 123Telugu.com. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  7. "Ravi Teja turns Krack". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  8. Kumar, Gabbeta Ranjith (26 October 2019). "Ravi Teja announces his next with director Gopichand Malineni". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  9. "Ravi Teja's 'RT 66' not a remake of Vijay-starrer 'Theri', says Gopichand Malineni". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 November 2019. Our film, RT 66 with Ravi Teja is neither inspired nor a remake of any film. It’s an original story based on several true incidents happened in the Telugu States. The film showcases Ravi as a powerful cop and we will start shooting on November 14 in Hyderabad.
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  12. "This character to bring a key twist in Krack". 123Telugu.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  13. "Popular Tamil actress onboard Ravi Teja's next". 123Telugu.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  14. "Man in form Thaman roped in for Ravi Teja's next". 123Telugu.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
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  16. "Krack Regular Shoot Commences". AndhraBoxOffice.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
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  19. "Director AR Murugadoss visits Ravi Teja's Krack film set". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  20. "Ravi Teja's next with Gopichand Malineni titled as 'Krack'; kicks-off with a pooja ceremony". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  21. "Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan film titled Krack, see pics from launch ceremony". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
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  24. "'Krack' First Look: Ravi Teja turns into a badass cop in Gopichand Malineni's actioner". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  25. "Ravi Teja As 'Krack' Police Officer???". The Hans India. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  26. "Gopichand Malineni on Twitter: మా లాగే మీరు కూడ ఈ పండుగ మీ కుటుంబ సభ్యులతో సరదాగా జరుపుకోండి !! మకర సంక్రాంతి శుభాకాంక్షలు #Krack". Twitter. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  27. "Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan's Krack Sankranti poster released". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  28. "Sankranthi wishes poster from Krack team". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
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