Natakam

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Produced by Radhika Srinivas, Sri Saideep Chatla, Praveen Gandhi and Uma Kuchipudi, Natakam features music composed by Sai Karthik and cinematography by Anji.

Set in a village named Chintalapudi, the film revolves around Balakoteshwara Rao "Koti" (Ashish Gandhi) and his lover Parvati (Ashima Narwal).

He tries to find out about her past, and in the process, comes closer to fighting a gang of chain snatchers who plan to rob the entire village.

[13] Mirchi9 also responded negatively with a 1.25 star out of 5 rating, praising the action sequences, twists and climax while criticizing the direction and writing.