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  • Size Zero
  • Inji Iduppazhagi
Prasad V Potluri
Starring
CinematographyNirav Shah
Edited byPrawin Pudi
Music byM. M. Keeravani
Production
company
Distributed byPVP Cinema
Release date
  • 27 November 2015 (2015-11-27)
Running time
131 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Telugu
  • Tamil

Size Zero is a 2015 Indian

Prasad V Potluri, the film features Anushka Shetty in the lead role while Arya, Prakash Raj, Urvashi and Sonal Chauhan
play supporting roles.

Size Zero was theatrically released worldwide on 27 November 2015 alongside its Tamil version, Inji Iduppazhagi.[2]

Plot

Soundarya aka Sweety is an overweight, brave, independent woman. She is slightly conscious about her weight but does not let it affect her. She falls in love with Abhishek, who was once a prospective groom for her and now a friend. She later finds out that he is in love with Simran. Sweety is devastated and joins a weight loss clinic called Size Zero as she thinks that her weight is the issue. One of her friends, Jyothi, who is in the clinic with her, develops kidney problems because of the weight loss drugs given in the clinic. Sweety begins a crusade against the clinic. She is joined by Abhi and Simran. Abhi slowly starts to fall for Sweety. The rest of the movie is how Sweety triumphs in her crusade and gets her Prince Charming back.

Cast

Cameo appearance

as themselves

Production

In February 2015,

Prasad V Potluri announced a new bilingual film venture titled Size Zero, to be directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, which would star Arya and Anushka Shetty. Nirav Shah and M. M. Keeravani were signed on as cinematographer and music composer respectively, while the script was announced to be written by Prakash's wife Kanika.[3] Shruti Haasan was reported to be making an extended guest appearance, while Urvashi and Master Bharath also formed the principal cast.[4] The Tamil version of the film began shoot in March 2015, after a launch ceremony in Chennai.[5][6] Shruti Haasan soon left the project citing differences with the producers, after a conflict during the making of another film with them. Though it was suggested that she would instead perform an item number in the film instead, she also refuted the claims.[7]

After talks with other actress to replace her including

Nandu.[11]

Anushka prepared for her role in the film by putting on weight to portray her character.[12][13]

After shooting several schedules, in early July 2015 some important crucial romantic scenes were being shot between Arya and Shetty at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.[14] On 18 July 2015 makers released a press statement stating that the film's shoot was completed.[15]

Music

Size Zero
Inji Iduppazhagi
Film score by
M. M. Keeravani
Released2015
GenreSoundtrack
LabelLahari Music
T-Series

Music is composed by M. M. Keeravani. On 31 August 2015, a teaser was released in which the audio release date was stated as 6 September 2015.[16] But, due to unknown reasons makers postponed the audio launch.[17] Behindwoods rated the album 2.75 out of 5 and called it "a Lightweight" album from Keeravani!".[18]

Telugu track list
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Size Zero"Neeti Mohan, Ramya Behara, Mounima, Mohana Bhogaraju, Noel Sean 
2."Mella Mellaga"Arjun Adapalli 
3."Cycle"Ranjith, Adithya 
4."Mella Mellaga Kallu"Shweta Pandit 
5."Size Sexy"Mohana Bhogaraju 
6."Innava Innava"Madhumitha, Ramya Behara, Palak Muchhal 
Tamil track list
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Size Zero"Neeti Mohan, Prakash Raj, Rahul, M. M. Keeravani, Noel Sean 
2."Mella Mella Kalavu"Kaala Bhairava 
3."Cycle"Ranjith, Adithya 
4."Mella Mella"Shweta Pandit 
5."Size Sexy"NSK Ramya 
6."Kannaalam"Damini, Mohana Bhogaraju, Palak Muchhal 

Release

Size Zero was initially scheduled for a global release on 2 October 2015, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.[19] However, it was postponed to 21 October and finally released on 27 November 2015, alongside the Tamil version titled Inji Iduppazhagi.[20][21] Prior to the release, Sonal Chauhan, who plays an NRI in the movie, described the movie as a "story with a lot of heart and made by a team of people who sincerely felt for it."[22]

Reception

Size Zero

Pranita Jonnalagedda of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Size Zero is slow at times and can go into a sermon mode but then it packs some moments which will make you laugh out loud."[23] Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle called the film, "A good concept gone horribly wrong."[24]

Inji Iduppazhagi

Behindwoods gave the film 2.25 out of 5 and concluded, "See it for Anushka and a few good moments".[25] Indiaglitz gave 2.75 out of 5 saying, "After watching 'Inji Idupazhagi', you will leave the movie hall with a smile and satisfaction."[26] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu called it "Lots of minuses in this story of a plus-sized woman" in his review and criticized the film's dubbing.[27]

References

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  2. ^ "Inji Iduppazhagi Movie Database". Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Anushka, Arya team up again — Puducherry". The Hindu. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Arya, Anushka team up again for 'Size Zero'". Sify. 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Size zero on screen — Chennai". The Hindu. 20 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Arya-Anushka in 'Size Zero'". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Actress Shruti Haasan clarifies on her appearance in a song for a PVP production film". Behindwoods. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Esha Gupta to make T-Town debut in Anushka's Size Zero". The Times of India. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Sonal Chauhan lands special role in Size Zero — Hyderabad". The Hindu. 4 April 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Jiiva Plays Cameo in 'Inji Iduppazhagi'". Cineulagam.com. 29 October 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  11. ^ Nandoo Dubs for Arya in 'Size Zero' Archived 20 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. The New Indian Express (15 September 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  12. ^ "Anushka puts on weight for 'Size Zero'!". Sify. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  13. ^ "Anushka is the Inji Idupazhagi while Arya plays a foreigner!". Behindwoods. 19 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  14. ^ "Anushka gets busy with Size Zero". 123telugu.com. 3 July 2015. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  15. ^ "'Size Zero' shooting completed". IndiaGlitz. 18 July 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  16. ^ Anushka shows her versatility once again – Telugu Movie News Archived 14 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaglitz.com (31 August 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  17. ^ Size Zero/Inji Iduppazhagi Audio Launch Re-scheduled – Telugu cinema news Archived 8 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Idlebrain.com (6 September 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  18. ^ Inji Iduppazhagi (aka) Inji Idupazhagi songs review Archived 30 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Behindwoods.com (29 October 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  19. ^ Anushka's 'Size Zero' release date – Telugu Movie News Archived 19 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaglitz.com (11 August 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  20. ^ "Size Zero to release on the 9th of October – Telugu cinema news" Archived 27 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  21. ^ 'Size Zero' Release Date Confirmed – Telugu Movie News Archived 19 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaglitz.com (16 October 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  22. ^ 'Size Zero' addresses important issue sensitively: Sonal Chauhan | Daily Post India Archived 26 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Dailypost.in (25 November 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  23. ^ "Size Zero Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Size Zero by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 27 August 2020
  24. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (28 November 2015). "Movie Review 'Size Zero' : A good concept gone horribly wrong". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  25. ^ Inji Iduppazhagi (aka) Inji Idupazhagi review Archived 29 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Behindwoods.com (27 November 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016
  26. ^ Inji Iduppazhagi (aka) Inji Idupazhagi review. Inji Iduppazhagi (aka) Inji Idupazhagi Tamil movie review, story, rating Archived 11 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine. IndiaGlitz.com (27 November 2015). Retrieved 17 March 2016
  27. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 November 2015). "Inji Iduppazhagi: Lots of minuses in this story of a plus-sized woman". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.

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