Vennela (English: Moonlight) is a 2005 Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by Deva Katta in his directorial debut.
The film stars Raja and Parvati Melton, while Sharwanand and Ravi Varma play supporting roles.
The film released on 26 November 2005 and was well-received among the young, urban audiences and south Indian students in USA, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, India.
He draws hostility, jealousy, and enmity with his college mate Sayeed (Ravi Varma), who was also interested in Pavani, albeit secretly.
Naveen and his friends go through culture shock and the troubles faced in studying in the US and trying for a part-time job, including an Indian restaurant owner, Pachadlla Paramanandam (Brahmanandam).
He kills Sayeed at the university campus and attacks Pavani and Naveen by hiding in their car while they return from work.