# Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (ఎక్కడికి పోతావు చిన్నవాడా)
**Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada** (ఎక్కడికి పోతావు చిన్నవాడా) is a 2016 Telugu-language supernatural romantic thriller directed by Vi Anand and starring Nikhil Siddharth, Hebah Patel, Nandita Swetha, and Avika Gor. It was released on 18 November 2016 and runs 2 hours 20 minutes.[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/4-years-of-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-nikhil-vi-anand-reminisce-the-film/articleshow/79282355.cms) • [2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ekkadiki_pothavu_chinnavada) The film mixes a love story with supernatural thriller elements, and it won a Filmfare Award South for Nandita Shwetha.[3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) • [4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6258486/awards/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | 18 November 2016, worldwide, with a U/A certificate[5](https://indianexpress.com/article/regional/nikhils-next-movie-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-to-release-on-november-18-3741643/) |
| Director and writer | Vi Anand, his second Telugu film after *Tiger* (2015)[2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ekkadiki_pothavu_chinnavada) • [3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) |
| Lead cast | Nikhil Siddharth as Arjun, Hebah Patel as Nithya, Nandita Swetha as Parvathi, Avika Gor as Amala/Ayesha, Vennela Kishore as Kishore[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada/umc.cmc.544djpsgxoremolc5su3rbi2f) |
| Production | Produced by P.V. Rao under Meghana Arts; music by Sekhar Chandra; cinematography by Sai Sriram[2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ekkadiki_pothavu_chinnavada) • [7](https://telugucinema.com/news/nikhil-film-titled-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada) |
| Runtime and rating | 2 hours 20 minutes; certified U/A in India[2](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ekkadiki_pothavu_chinnavada) |
| Budget | ₹100 million (₹10 crores)[8](https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada1) |
| Awards | Filmfare Award South 2017, Best Supporting Actress (Nandita Shwetha); Nandi Award 2017, Best Female Dubbing Artist (Lipsika)[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6258486/awards/) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The story opens with Arjun (Nikhil Siddharth) set to marry his lover Ayesha, who fails to appear at the register office.[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review/movie-review/55496183.cms) Four years later, Arjun works in a visual effects company, and in one account as a graphic designer working for *Baahubali*.[3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) • [11](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/Nov/18/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-1540005.html) When his friend Kishore (Vennela Kishore) says a spirit is inside him, Arjun takes him to a temple in a forest in Kerala where rituals are performed to free spirits, although Arjun himself does not believe in the supernatural.[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review/movie-review/55496183.cms)
There Arjun meets Amala ([Hebah Patel](https://www.edgepedia.org/hebah-patel)), who has come for her sister's treatment, and the two fall in love while exploring the Kerala locales.[3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) • [11](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/Nov/18/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-1540005.html) When she disappears without warning, he searches for her and learns that the Amala he met died years ago; the woman he now finds is Nithya, who looks like Amala but has no recollection of what happened, because Amala's spirit had entered Nithya's body in Kerala.[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review/movie-review/55496183.cms) • [3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) A further character, Amala ([Nandita Swetha](https://www.edgepedia.org/nandita-swetha)), approaches Arjun claiming to be behind all of it, and why she is doing this to Arjun forms the film's crux.[12](https://www.mytelangana.com/movie-reviews/3829/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-rating) Avika Gor plays Amala/Ayesha in a guest role, and [Tanikella Bharani](https://www.edgepedia.org/tanikella-bharani) plays Amala's father.[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada/umc.cmc.544djpsgxoremolc5su3rbi2f) • [3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review)
## Title and production
The title is taken from the popular song "Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Naa Chupullo Chikkukunna Pillavada" from the older film *Aatmabalam*, which starred ANR, B Saroja Devi, and Jaggaiah.[7](https://telugucinema.com/news/nikhil-film-titled-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada) The film was announced in May 2016, when about 80 percent of its shooting was complete, and the first-look poster was launched on 1 June, Nikhil's birthday.[7](https://telugucinema.com/news/nikhil-film-titled-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada) Hebah Patel and Nanditha Swetha were announced as the female leads, with Sekhar Chandra composing the music.[7](https://telugucinema.com/news/nikhil-film-titled-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada)
Nikhil Siddharth, known for *Happy Days* and for hits such as *[Swamy Ra Ra](https://www.edgepedia.org/swamy-ra-ra)*, *Karthikeya*, and *Surya vs Surya*, described the film as based on a unique subject and a complete entertainer with humor and thrilling elements.[5](https://indianexpress.com/article/regional/nikhils-next-movie-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-to-release-on-november-18-3741643/) In an interview around the release, he said his previous film *Shankarabharanam* had disappointed audiences with routine content, and that for an actor of his position good, innovative content was needed for success.[9](https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/nikhil-ekkadikipothavuchinnavada.html)
## Reception
**Critical response.** The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5, calling it "an engaging thriller and an enthralling story" and "an honest narrative delivered well".[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review/movie-review/55496183.cms) MyTelangana rated it 3 out of 5, praising the gripping interval twist, the second-half comedy, and Nanditha Swetha's performance, while noting scenes that slowed the tempo.[12](https://www.mytelangana.com/movie-reviews/3829/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-rating) The New Indian Express called it a decent but flawed entertainer, crediting the director's use of humor and Sai Sriram's cinematography while judging the romance with ghosts and spirits largely unconvincing.[11](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/Nov/18/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-1540005.html) TeluguCinema.com's review found the film a fun thriller whose different storyline and entertaining narration worked, despite a weak and lengthy climax, and singled out Nanditha Swetha's performance and the camera work.[3](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review) On IMDb the film holds a 7.4 rating from about 2,300 users.[13](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada)
**Box office.** The film released on 18 November 2016, days after India's demonetisation, and the Deccan Pioneer later wrote that it "braved demonetisation and went to register impressive numbers".[14](https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2020/epaper/january/hyderabad-english-edition-2020-01-23.pdf) A contemporaneous review noted the film served as a test case for the Telugu industry in estimating demonetisation's impact on theatrical business.[8](https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada1)
## Legacy
On the film's fourth anniversary in November 2020, Nikhil and Vi Anand recalled it as a success remembered for its cast, unique story, and comic timing.[1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/4-years-of-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-nikhil-vi-anand-reminisce-the-film/articleshow/79282355.cms) Vi Anand followed it with *Okka Kshanam*, starring [Allu Sirish](https://www.edgepedia.org/allu-sirish).[14](https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2020/epaper/january/hyderabad-english-edition-2020-01-23.pdf) The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, among other platforms.[13](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada)
## References
1. [4 Years of 'Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada': Nikhil, Vi Anand reminisce the film, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/4-years-of-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-nikhil-vi-anand-reminisce-the-film/articleshow/79282355.cms)
2. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ekkadiki_pothavu_chinnavada)
3. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada – Movie Review, TeluguCinema.com](https://telugucinema.com/reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review)
4. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016) – Awards, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6258486/awards/)
5. [Nikhil's next movie Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada to release on November 18, The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/regional/nikhils-next-movie-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-to-release-on-november-18-3741643/)
6. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, Apple TV](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada/umc.cmc.544djpsgxoremolc5su3rbi2f)
7. [Nikhil film titled 'Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada', TeluguCinema.com](https://telugucinema.com/news/nikhil-film-titled-ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada)
8. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Reviews + Where to Watch, Komparify](https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada1)
9. [Interview with Nikhil about Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, Idlebrain.com](https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/nikhil-ekkadikipothavuchinnavada.html)
10. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Movie Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-movie-review/movie-review/55496183.cms)
11. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada review, The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2016/Nov/18/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-1540005.html)
12. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada review & rating, MyTelangana.com](https://www.mytelangana.com/movie-reviews/3829/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada-review-rating)
13. [Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada streaming online, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/ekkadiki-pothavu-chinnavada)
14. [Deccan Pioneer, Hyderabad edition, 23 January 2020](https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2020/epaper/january/hyderabad-english-edition-2020-01-23.pdf)
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