Aranya

Aranya movie: Pitted against the powerful

Aranya is a Telugu action film that narrates the story of a brave man who prevents the forest and its wildlife from being destroyed by a corrupt and powerful politician. He is called by title “Aranya”’ as he is completely devoted to protecting the forest and its resident elephants from external elements such as the corrupt politician. Despite facing heavy odds, he decides to prevail and have his way, and ensure that the forest and its residents are not disturbed. The movie had a successful run and has been released in Hindi and Tamil as well.

Release Date of Aranya movie on OTT

This Telugu movie was released across theatres on 26th March 2021. It is also streaming on the ZEE5 OTT platform.

Plot of Aranya: Destined to preserve nature at all costs

In this thriller film, Narendra Bhupathi is a passionate forest lover who receives accolades from the country’s president for his efforts to protect the forest and its resident elephants. He is given the title ‘Aranya’ as he is completely devoted to this task. However, the forest minister, who is a corrupt politician, wants to build a massive township in the forest. Aranya decides to single-handedly oppose this despite many people supporting the project.

Aranya movie: Talented cast and crew

Rana Daggubati enacts the role of Aranya, while Zoya Hussein is Arvi and Anant Mahadevan the corrupt forest minister, Kanakamedala Rajagopal. Vishnu Vishal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Ravi Kale are the other actors in this Telugu thriller movie. 

Aranya is directed and written by Prabhu Solomon and produced by Eros International, with cinematography by A.R. Ashok Kumar. The musical score for the film has been set by Shantanu Moitra, and the song lyrics are written by Vanamali.

Interesting facts about Aranya movie

The elephant named Unnikrishnan, who plays a huge role in this action film, also stars in the musical romantic drama film titled Kumki 2.

FAQs about Aranya movie

Q1. Is this a Telugu action thriller film based on real-life events?

Ans. While Aranya is a fictional film, the character has been inspired by real-life environmental activist Jadav Payeng from Assam. This Assamese "Mising" tribe member, who received the Padma Shri award, has converted more than 1,300 acres of waste land into a reserve forest.

Q2. Is Aranya an interesting movie?

Ans. Aranya is a movie that recounts the thrilling tale of a man who valiantly fights to preserve nature. The movie highlights the issues of deforestation and industrialisation.  

Q3. How many versions of the film are available?

Ans. Aranya was shot and simultaneously released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.