Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi

There Is Only One Life) is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Kishore Tirumala.

[5][3] The story revolves around five childhood friends Abhi, Vasu, Sai, Satish and Koushik.

After knowing that she is a classical singer, Abhi gives her a chance to sing in his band after observing her voice, and Vasu encourages her to perform in the program by getting the acceptance of her parents.

He also forgets to go to Abhi's mother's grave on the day of her death, as he always does, and goes to celebrate Maha's parents' anniversary, instead.

Back in the present, Abhi meets Vasu's sister, Ramya, in his own restaurant and finds out that Maha died in a car accident.

Abhi leaves to Ooty for the marriage, only to find Vasu becomes dull and lifeless after Maha's death four years ago.

Maggie feels stressed about her loan because she had invested a lot of money and hopes on this wedding.

On the way to their trek, the local taxi drivers stop them to organize a monopoly system by force and push Maggie, which leads to a fight between them and Abhi.

Later, Abhi pours his heart out that he didn't know about Maha and tells Vasu that he would have come immediately if he knew.

After the completion of the wedding, Satish convinces Abhi that Vasu loves Maggie and tells him to let them be together.

Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi marks Kishore Tirumala's fourth film as a director.

He added, "I have many friends and I took some particular aspects happened in their life as an inspiration for this film.

"[6] Ram Pothineni was cast to play Abhi, in his second project with director Kishore Tirumala, after Nenu Sailaja (2016).

[7] Lavanya Tripathi was cast to play Meghna, after Megha Akash left the film.

The film has been shot at locations including Araku, Ooty, Vishakhapatnam and Italy.

[15] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote: "There's a lot to like in this film and yet, it feels like a stretch.

[16] The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars, stating: "The film is beautifully shot, with the locales of Vizag and Ooty adding in to its laid-back vibe.

[17] 123telugu wrote: "On the whole, Vunnadi Okkate Zingadi is a simple and emotional tale of friendship and love.