Vizag on the Big Screen: A Few Successful Telugu Films Filmed in Vizag
Vizag is a popular filming location in Telugu cinema. Vizag is a popular filming location due to its beautiful coastal city with picturesque beaches, hills, and other natural landscapes. Visakhapatnam has a rich cultural heritage, and the city's landmarks and historical sites offer a one-of-a-kind backdrop for film productions. The local population is also friendly and enthusiastic, making it easier for filmmakers to film in the city. Furthermore, the local administration in Visakhapatnam supports filmmakers by streamlining the permit process and providing logistical assistance. Here is a list of popular films shot in Vizag.
Waltair Verraya: Veerayya is a smuggler of luxury goods and liquor from Jalarpet, Vizag. Despite his criminal record, he has respected enough that the Coast Guard calls on him in times of need. He's referred to as "Samundar ka Sarkaar" in one scene. A police officer approaches Veerayya, hoping that he can do something that the law cannot. The majority of the film was shot in Vizag's fishing harbor, beach, and port.
HIT- The Second Case: The mystery-thriller film follows a police officer who is assigned to investigate a woman's brutal murder. The majority of the film was shot in Vizag, specifically Siripuram Junction, Divis Beach, Hawa Mahal, the fishing harbor, and Araku Valley.
Temper: Daya, a corrupt police officer, is transferred to Vizag and becomes involved with local crook Walter Vasu. Daya goes to war with Vasu's criminal empire after Waltiar kidnaps Daya's girlfriend. The entire film was shot in Vizag, including Bheemili, because the entire plot revolves around the city.
Ninnu Kori: romantic comedy-drama starring Nani, Nivetha Thomas, and Aadi Pinisetty. This film is an emotional entertainer, and the flashback of this film is shot in Vizag. Beach Road, the lighthouse, Bheemili, the harbor, Andhra University, etc. can be seen in this film.
Vunnadi Okate Zindagi: The famous "Friendship Anthem" from this coming-of-age drama film starring Ram Pothineni, Lavanya Tripathi, Anupama Parameswaran, and Sree Vishnu was shot in and around Andhra University, as well as beaches and the Araku Valley.
Majili: A former cricketer nursing the wounds of a failed relationship takes on the task of training his ex-girlfriend's daughter. In the process, he discovers his feelings for his wife and her unrequited love for him. This film was shot in Vizag's Dolphin Hills, railway grounds, old post office, harbor, beach, Simhachalam, and other neighborhoods.
Jaanu: This film, starring Sharwanand and Samantha, is a Telugu remake of '96,' a Tamil film. Vizag was the location for several key scenes in the film. Apart from other Vizag locations, St. Alyusois Boys High School is the main location for this film.
C/O Kancharapalem: The Telugu film was screened at both the New York Film Festival and the Melbourne Indian Film Festival. It stars over 80 non-actors, the majority of whom are from Kancharapalem. This film, consisting of four unconventional love stories, was mostly shot in Kancharapalem.
Julayi: An action comedy starring Allu Arjun, has a few scenes in Vizag, particularly the hero Ravi's entrance scene, which is shot on RK Beach on a rainy day. In addition, some of the fight scenes and the climax were filmed in Vizag.