Bus Stop (2012 film) explained

Bus stop
Starring:Prince Cecil
Sri Divya
Anandhi
Sai Kumar P
Rao Ramesh
Director:Maruthi
Cinematography:J. Prabhakar Reddy
Producer:Bellamkonda Suresh
Editing:S. B. Uddhav
Distributor:Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions Pvt Ltd
Country:India
Runtime:139 minute
Language:Telugu
Music:Jeevan Babu
Anil R.
Budget:[1]

Bus Stop is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Maruthi, starring Prince Cecil and Sri Divya. The film was produced was by Bellamkonda Suresh and J.B. produced the music. The movie was planned for release on 9 November 2012,[2] but was released on 11 November 2012 due to issues with the Indian censor board.[3] The film was a commercial success.[4]

Soundtrack

Bus Stop
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Jeevan Babu
Anil R.
Cover:Bus Stop ACD.jpg
Caption:Album cover
Recorded:2012
Genre:Film soundtrack
Label:Aditya Music
Producer:Jeevan Babu
Anil R.
Prev Title:Ee Rojullo
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Prema Katha Chithram
Next Year:2013

Bus Stop movie audio release function was held on 14 October 2012 at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. Prince, Sri Divya, Sunil, Samantha, M. M. Keeravani, Nandini Reddy, Bellamkonda Suresh, Sunil and Naga Sudhir Babu graced the event.[5] Jeevan Babu and Anil R. composed the music. It marked Babu's second collaboration with Maruthi, after Ee Rojullo. The audio got good response from the public.[6]

Title Composer Lyricist Singers
1"Title Song" J.B. Maruthi Revanth, Sudha Jeevan
2"Kalalake Kanulochina" J.B. Kasarla Shyam Revanth
3"I Love You" Anil R Bhaskarabhatla Rahul
4"Rekkalochina Prema" Anil R Karthik
5"Pattuko Pattuko" Anil R Veturi
6"Theme Music" J.B. Instrumental

Release

The movie's producer Bellamkonda Suresh announced that the film will be released across the state on 11 November 2012. But earlier on 10 November, he told the media that a few multiplexes will begin screening the film from today itself and the bookings for the evenings shows of Bus Stop are expected to open shortly.[7]

Reception

Critical reception

123Telugu gave a review stating "If you liked 'Ee Rojullo', you will like 'Bus Stop'. The film is an entertaining youth comedy with a nice message in the end. The good emotional quotient in the second half will strike a chord with parents as well as students. Some may find the vulgarity in the film a little uncomfortable, but hey, this is an A rated comedy. So you should know what you are going to watch."[8] Rediff.com gave a review stating "Bus Stop is an urban take on what love means to different people just time-pass or a commitment or just fun. Whatever it is, the urban youth could connect with Bus Stop."[9]

Box office

Bus Stop was made with a budget of just and had no stars. But the film had a collection of statewide with an aggregate of 4.4 million in Nizam Area itself.[10] It had a good start in A centers and above average start in B&C Centers and was declared a "Hit" within one week of its release.[11] The film completed a successful 50 day run on 30 December 2012.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bus Stop gets superb 1st day collections. 12 November 2012 . 123telugu.com. 12 November 2012.
  2. Web site: Maruthi's Bus Stop to release on Nov 9. https://web.archive.org/web/20121105044027/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/87899.html. dead. 5 November 2012. IndiaGlitz. 3 November 2012.
  3. Web site: Maruthi's Bus Stop set to release on Nov 11. 10 November 2012 . 123telugu.com. 10 November 2012.
  4. Web site: Tollywood 2012 Film Roundup – Hit Films, Flop Films 2012. filmsadda.com. 31 December 2012.
  5. Web site: Bus Stop Audio Release Function. Oneindia Entertainment. 14 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121015232741/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/50374/tollywood/bus-stop-audio-release-function-events-details. 15 October 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: Bellamkonda: Bus Stop audio is a super hit. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024232328/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/87529.html. dead. 24 October 2012. IndiaGlitz. 23 October 2012.
  7. Web site: Multiplexes to screen 'Bus Stop' later today!. 10 November 2012 . 123telugu.com. 10 November 2012.
  8. Web site: Review : Bus Stop – Youth entertainer with a message. 11 November 2012 . 123telugu.com. 11 November 2012.
  9. Web site: Review: Bus Stop is for urban youth. Rediff.com. 12 November 2012 .
  10. Web site: Bus Stop gets superb 1st day collections. 12 November 2012 . 123telugu.com. 12 November 2012.
  11. Web site: Box office report. 123telugu.com. 18 November 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121127172526/http://123telugu.com/slideshow/movies/B/Box_Office_Report_18_11_2012/Box_Office_Bus_Stop1.html. 27 November 2012.
  12. Web site: "Boothu Cinema" Complete 50 Days. latestandhra.com. 30 December 2012.