Mar. 05, 2021|India|130 Min.
Genre: Drama;Family;South;Indian
Description: “A1 Express” is a 2021 Telugu film that revolves around the life of Sundeep Naidu, played by Sundeep Kishan, a carefree young man from Yanam with dreams of moving to France. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he falls in love with Lavanya Rao, a hockey player portrayed by Lavanya Tripathi. Lavanya trains under Murali, a kind-hearted retired military officer and the coach of the local hockey team, played by Murali Sharma.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a corporate entity, supported by corrupt sports minister Rao Ramesh, attempts to seize the ground where Murali’s team practices. Through an RTI inquiry, Murali uncovers the company’s sinister plan to build a factory on the site, which would pollute nearby rivers and endanger the lives of local villagers. To save the ground, Murali’s team must win a crucial hockey match against the Vizag team.
While assembling his team, Murali discovers that Sundeep was once the captain of India’s U-21 World Cup hockey team but was banned for three years due to a tragic incident in his past. Sundeep initially refuses to join Murali’s team but eventually shares his heartbreaking story.
In his past, Sundeep and his childhood friends Darshi and Rahul were passionate about hockey. Sundeep became the captain of the national team, while Darshi faced rejection due to his financial background. Crushed by his coach’s harsh words, Darshi took his own life, and Rahul lost his leg trying to save him. Enraged by the injustice, Sundeep attacked his coach, leading to his three-year ban.
The film highlights themes of friendship, resilience, and standing up against corruption, as Sundeep and Murali’s team fight to protect their community and reclaim their dignity through hockey.
Cast director: Dennis Jeevan Kanukolanu
Cast actor: Sundeep Kishan, Lavanya Tripathi, Murali Sharma, Rao Ramesh, Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Posani Krishna Murali, Abhijeeth Poondla, Raghu Babu, Sriranjini, Satya
Original name: A1 ఎక్స్ప్రెస్