“Arjun Reddy” is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Sandeep Vanga. Produced by Pranay Reddy Vanga’s company Bhadrakali Pictures, the film stars Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Rahul Ramakrishna, Jia Sharma, Sanjay Swaroop, Gopinath Bhat, Kamal Kamaraju, and Kanchana.
The storyline follows Arjun Reddy Deshmukh, portrayed by Vijay Deverakonda, a high-functioning alcoholic surgeon with anger management issues. The film explores Arjun’s self-destructive behavior following the marriage of his girlfriend, Preethi Shetty (Shalini Pandey). “Arjun Reddy” focuses on his downward spiral and subsequent journey of resurgence.
The film gained attention for its intense storytelling, realistic portrayal of complex characters, and Vijay Deverakonda’s powerful performance. It received both critical acclaim and commercial success.