Juniors (film)
Juniors is a 2003 Telugu language coming of age-romantic drama film directed and co-written by debutant J Pulla Rao. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and stars Allari Naresh and Sherin, who reprises her role from the original, in the lead roles along with newcomers Pavan and Anil in supporting roles.
| Juniors | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | J Pulla Rao |
| Produced by | J Bhagawan Danayya |
| Written by | Marudhuri Raja (dialogues) |
| Story by | Kasthuri Raja |
| Starring | Allari Naresh Sherin Pavan Anil |
| Music by | Chakri |
| Edited by | Gowtam Raju |
Production company | Sri Balaji Art Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
- Allari Naresh as Mahesh[1]
- Sherin as Pooja (credited as Shireen)[1]
- Pavan
- Anil
- Tanikella Bharani
- Prakash Raj as the principal[1]
- Vizag Prasad as Pooja's father
- Sudhakar as a vagabond[1]
- Lakshmipati
- Jr. Relangi
- Gautam Raju
- Sattenna as a teacher
- Dasanna
- Pardhasaaradhi
- Banerjee
Release
Gudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu criticized the film and stated that "Naresh and all the other college boys and girls get childish cheap roles. Even Naresh the only star attraction in the cast turns out to be a dud. Shireen, a debutante is a total misfit in the cast. Experienced character artistes suffer because of illogical and unsympathetic roles. Music and photography make no sense in this kind of drama".[1] Jeevi of Idlebrain criticized the second half of the film, but praised the performances of Naveen, Sherin, Prakash Raj, Tanikella Bharani, and Sudhakar.[2]