Oka Manasu

Oka Manasu (English: One Heart) is a 2016 Telugu film written and directed by Rama Raju V Gottimukkala.[1] It features Naga Shourya and Niharika Konidela in the lead roles, which marks Niharika's debut in Telugu cinema.[2][3][4] The film was released worldwide on 24 June 2016.[5]

Oka Manasu
Film poster
Directed by	Rama Raju V Gottimukkala
Produced by	Madhura Sreedhar Reddy Dr.Krishna Bhatta (KKNKTV), A.Abhinay
Written by	Rama Raju V Gottimukkala
Screenplay by	Rama Raju V Gottimukkala
Story by	Rama Raju V Gottimukkala
Starring	Naga Shourya Niharika Konidela
Music by	Sunil Kashyap
Cinematography	Rami Reddy P
Edited by	Dharmendra Kakarala
Production company	Madhura Entertainment TV9 & KKNKTV
Release date	24 June 2016 (2016-06-24)
Running time	146 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Sandhya (Niharika Konidela), a young medical student falls deeply in love at first sight with Surya (Naga Shourya) who is a youngster with political aspirations. Surya does small-time ‘settlements’ as he awaits a chance to contest at the local elections. Sandhya understands that the path ahead of her is not easy when she sees Surya roughing up people every now and then. Her mother (Pragathi) suggests surya to leave politics for her daughter but Surya does not agree and follows his path because of his father's (Rao Ramesh) wish to see his son as an M.L.A. During one of the settlements which later becomes a serious issue leading to FIR being filed on Surya for S.C, S.T Atrocities and he is arrested on those charges. After knowing Surya's arrest Sandya decides to wait for him but her mother convinces her to shift from Vijaya nagaram to vizag on hopes to forget Surya. 3 years Later with the help of his uncle (Rami reddy) who is an M.L.A belonging to the opposition party in vizag, using his high influence Surya is released on bail and tries to make a settlement to cancel the case on him. He comes to know that one of his friend (Mirchi Hemanth) betrayed him for his political aspirations and became an approver and he is now a municipal chairman to vijaya nagaram district. Surya meets him for a compromise, it leads to a fight and the situation becomes worse. Surya's father appoints Satya(Srinivas Avasarala) a practical man with no sentiments as his advisor. They become good friends rather than a boss and employee because of Satya's straight forward nature and his loyalty towards him. Later in Vizag Surya meets Sandya, he advises Sandya to leave him because of his situation as there is no guarantee on his future but Sandya refuses to leave him and replies that she will wait for him for her entire life. Satya supports her decision and advises Surya keep it as a secret until the problem is solved. Surya and Sandya starts a live-in relationship without her mothers will. Surya starts helping in his uncle's election campaign.

During the election campaign a person starts attacking Surya's uncle who once expected a M.L.A ticket but was refused under the grounds of financial backup. Surya protects his uncle and beats the person up. Satya understands that he is showing his frustration on him because of Sandya. Impressed by his actions Surya's uncle gives him an opportunity to contest as an M.L.A and is ready to make him his political heir on the condition that Surya to marry his daughter who is a spoilt brat and a divorcee. Surya's father and Satya support this and tries to convince Surya for the marriage as this will solve his case and to achieve his ambition. Surya refuses to betray Sandya but remembers his father's dream and lies to her that his bail was cancelled and instructs to start a new life without him but Sandya doesn't listen to him and tells him that she will wait for him forever. Later, through Surya's father she comes to know his situation (Surya's father knew their relationship through Surya earlier). Sandya decides to leave him but for two conditions i.e. he must achieve his ambition and she asks him to spend some time with him for a couple of days and he accepts. After 2 days in the morning when Surya tries to wake her up on the bed , realises that she committed suicide. He finds a note beside her which tells him that she has fulfilled her dreams with him and she will wait for him in the next life.

Thee film ends with Surya remembering her memories on her grave.

Cast

• Naga Shourya as Surya
• Niharika Konidela as Sandhya
• Rao Ramesh as Surya's father
• Krishna Bhagavan
• Radio Mirchi RJ Hemanth
• Srinivas Avasarala as Satya
• Vennela Kishore
• Pragathi as Sandhya's mother
• Roshan Kanakala [6]

Soundtrack

Oka Manasu's audio has nine tracks, all composed by Sunil Kashyap. Songs were penned by Ramajogayya Sastry and Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar. The music was launched on May 18, 2016 with members of mega families like Nagendra Babu, Ram Charan, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Allu Arjun as chief guests.[7]

The album received positive reviews from the audiences.[8]

Track list

No.	Title	Lyrics	Artist(s)	Length
1.	"O Manasa" (Male)	Ramajogayya Sastry	Yazin Nizar, Additional Vocals: Shreya Ghoshal	04:54
2.	"Hrudayama"	Ramajogayya Sastry	Vijay Yesudas, Swetha Mohan	04:04
3.	"Ninna Lenantha"	Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar	Vedala Hemachandra, Ramya Behara	03:34
4.	"Chirugali Aagipove"	Ramajogayya Sastry	Vedala Hemachandra, Sameera Bharadwaj	04:09
5.	"O Manasa" (Female)	Ramajogayya Sastry	Shreya Ghoshal	04:54
6.	"Emito Ee Kshanam"	Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar	Vedala Hemachandra, Pranavi	04:58
7.	"Nee Manasuna"	Ramajogayya Sastry	Vijay Prakash	04:19
8.	"Amrutha Varshini" (Instrumental)			02:56
9.	"O Manasa" (Instrumental)			03:43
Total length:				37:31

References

1. "Straight from the heart:'Oka Manasu' director Rama Raju"
2. "Meet ‘Mega Princess’ Niharika Konidela"
3. "Nagababu’s daughter Niharika’s debut film is ready"
4. "Waiting for Niharika"
5. "'Oka Manasu' clears censor board; Madhura Sreedhar reveals release date of Naga Shourya-Niharika-starrer"
6. http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/okamanasu.html
7. "Ram Charan attends Oka Manasu audio"
8. http://www.indiaglitz.com/oka-manasu-telugu-music-review-20656.html

External links

• Oka Manasu on IMDb