Telugabbai (transl.Telugu boy) is a 2013 Indian Telugu language film written and directed by OS Avinash. The film stars Tanish, Remya and Tashu Kaushik.[1] The story is set between two Telugu families who migrated to Malaysia long ago, says the director.[2] The movie has been shot completely in Malaysia. This was the first Telugu film to be shot completely in Malaysia.[3]Mejo Joseph composed the music of the movie.[4] The film was titled Salamath first.[2][5][6][7]
Malayalam music director, Mejo Joseph has scored the music for the film. Legendary music director S. P. Kodandapani's son S. P. Eswar has given the background score. Minmini, who had sung the song "Chinni Chinni Aasa" in "Roja", has sung the songs "Kila Kila Mani" and "Chithramga Undhe" in this film. Ramya Nambeesan has sung the song "Pudamini Mose Puvva".[1]
A critic from 123telugu said that "On the whole, Telugabbai is one film which has everything going against it right from the word go. Outdated story, routine dialogues and some very bad direction make the film go haywire".[8] A critic from Filmibeat wrote that "Overall, Telugabbai is a good entertainer with all outdated stuffs. Watch it at your own risk".[9]