Size Zero is a 2015 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and written by Kanika Dhillon. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil language versions, the latter titled Inji Iduppazhagi. Produced by Prasad V. Potluri, the film features Anushka Shetty in the lead role while Arya, Prakash Raj, Urvashi and Sonal Chauhan play supporting roles.
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| Directed by | Prakash Kovelamudi |
| Written by | Kanika Dhillon |
| Produced by | Prasad V. Potluri |
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| Cinematography | Nirav Shah |
| Edited by | Prawin Pudi |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | PVP Cinema |
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Running time | 131 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
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Size Zero was theatrically released worldwide on 27 November 2015 alongside its Tamil version, Inji Iduppazhagi.[citation needed]
Synopsis
editSoundarya aka Sweety is an overweight, brave, independent woman. She is slightly conscious about her weight but does not let it affect her. She falls in love with Abhishek, who was once a prospective groom for her and now a friend. She later finds out that he is in love with Simran. Sweety is devastated and joins a weight loss clinic called Size Zero as she thinks that her weight is the issue. One of her friends, Jyothi, who is in the clinic with her, develops kidney problems because of the weight loss drugs given in the clinic. Sweety begins a crusade against the clinic. She is joined by Abhi and Simran. Abhi slowly starts to fall for Sweety. The rest of the movie is how Sweety triumphs in her crusade and gets her Abhishek back.
Cast
edit- Anushka Shetty as "Sweety" Soundarya (voiced by Sowmya Sharma in Telugu, and by Deepa Venkat in Tamil)[2]
- Arya as "Abhi" Abhishek (voiced by Nandu in Telugu version)[3]
- Prakash Raj as "Size Zero" Satyanand
- Sonal Chauhan as Simran
- Pavani Gangireddy as Jyothi
- Urvashi as Rajeswari
- Brahmanandam as Android Baba
- Ali as Bobby
- Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Mouli Thatha
- Rao Ramesh as Sweety's father
- Tanikella Bharani as doctor
- Posani Krishna Murali as Nijam Niranjan
- Master Bharath as Yahoo
- Hema as Neeraja
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as gym instructor
- Viva Harsha as Sweety's fan
- Sandhya Janak as Abhishek's aunt
- Kireeti Damaraju as prospective groom[a]
- Kotesh Manava as prospective groom's father
Cameo appearances
edit- Adivi Sesh as Sekhar
- Angela Krislinzki in the title song
- as themselves
Production
editIn February 2015, Prasad V. Potluri announced a new bilingual film venture titled Size Zero, to be directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, which would star Arya and Anushka Shetty. Nirav Shah and M. M. Keeravani were signed on as cinematographer and music composer respectively, while the script was announced to be written by Prakash's wife Kanika.[4] Shruti Haasan was reported to be making an extended guest appearance, while Urvashi and Master Bharath also formed the principal cast.[5] The Tamil version of the film began shoot in March 2015, after a launch ceremony in Chennai.[6][7] Shruti Haasan soon left the project citing differences with the producers, after a conflict during the making of another film with them. Though it was suggested that she would instead perform an item number in the film instead, she also refuted the claims.[citation needed]
After talks with other actress to replace her including Esha Gupta,[8] Sonal Chauhan subsequently joined the team to play the second female lead role in April 2015.[9] Nagarjuna enacted a guest appearance in the film during the shoot in May 2015, while Jiiva was signed to make a special appearance as well.[10] Dubbing voice for Arya in Telugu was provided by actor Nandu.[11]
Anushka prepared for her role in the film by putting on weight to portray her character.[12]
After shooting several schedules, in early July 2015 some important crucial romantic scenes were being shot between Arya and Shetty at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.[citation needed] On 18 July 2015 makers released a press statement stating that the film's shoot was completed.[citation needed]
Music
edit| Size Zero Inji Iduppazhagi | ||||
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| Released | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Language | Telugu Tamil | |||
| Label | Lahari Music T-Series | |||
| M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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Music is composed by M. M. Keeravani. On 31 August 2015, a teaser was released in which the audio release date was stated as 6 September 2015.[citation needed] But, due to unknown reasons makers postponed the audio launch.[13]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Size Zero" | Neeti Mohan, Ramya Behara, Mounima, Mohana Bhogaraju, Noel Sean | |
| 2. | "Mella Mellaga" | Arjun Adapalli | |
| 3. | "Cycle" | Ranjith, Adithya | |
| 4. | "Mella Mellaga Kallu" | Shweta Pandit | |
| 5. | "Size Sexy" | Mohana Bhogaraju | |
| 6. | "Innava Innava" | Madhumitha, Ramya Behara, Palak Muchhal |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Size Zero" | Neeti Mohan, Prakash Raj, Rahul, M. M. Keeravani, Noel Sean | |
| 2. | "Mella Mella Kalavu" | Kaala Bhairava | |
| 3. | "Cycle" | Ranjith, Adithya | |
| 4. | "Mella Mella" | Shweta Pandit | |
| 5. | "Size Sexy" | NSK Ramya | |
| 6. | "Kannaalam" | Damini, Mohana Bhogaraju, Palak Muchhal |
Release
editSize Zero was initially scheduled for a global release on 2 October 2015, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.[citation needed] However, it was postponed to 21 October and finally released on 27 November 2015, alongside the Tamil version titled Inji Iduppazhagi.[14] Prior to the release, Sonal Chauhan, who plays an NRI in the movie, described the movie as a "story with a lot of heart and made by a team of people who sincerely felt for it."[15]
Reception
editSize Zero
editPranita Jonnalagedda of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Size Zero is slow at times and can go into a sermon mode but then it packs some moments which will make you laugh out loud."[16] Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle called the film, "A good concept gone horribly wrong."[17]
Inji Iduppazhagi
editBaradwaj Rangan of The Hindu called it "Lots of minuses in this story of a plus-sized woman" in his review and criticized the film's dubbing.[18]
Notes
edit- ^ Despite being unnamed in the film, he is listed in the credits as "Rohith".
References
edit- ^ "INJI IDUPPAZHAGI (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. 24 November 2015. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "Deepa Venkat's special wish for Nayanthara". The Times of India. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Nandoo Dubs for Arya in 'Size Zero'". New Indian Express. 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Anushka, Arya team up again — Puducherry". The Hindu. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Arya, Anushka team up again for 'Size Zero'". Sify. 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Size zero on screen — Chennai". The Hindu. 20 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Arya-Anushka in 'Size Zero'". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Esha Gupta to make T-Town debut in Anushka's Size Zero". The Times of India. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Sonal Chauhan lands special role in Size Zero — Hyderabad". The Hindu. 4 April 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Jiiva Plays Cameo in 'Inji Iduppazhagi'". Cineulagam.com. 29 October 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Nandoo Dubs for Arya in 'Size Zero' Archived 20 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. The New Indian Express (15 September 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Anushka puts on weight for 'Size Zero'!". Sify. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ Size Zero/Inji Iduppazhagi Audio Launch Re-scheduled – Telugu cinema news Archived 8 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Idlebrain.com (6 September 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Size Zero to release on the 9th of October – Telugu cinema news" Archived 27 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ 'Size Zero' addresses important issue sensitively: Sonal Chauhan | Daily Post India Archived 26 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Dailypost.in (25 November 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Size Zero Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Size Zero by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 27 August 2020
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (28 November 2015). "Movie Review 'Size Zero' : A good concept gone horribly wrong". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 November 2015). "Inji Iduppazhagi: Lots of minuses in this story of a plus-sized woman". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.