Totapuri: Chapter 1 () is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vijaya Prasad and produced by K A Suresh. The film stars Jaggesh, Dhananjay, Suman Ranganathan and Aditi Prabhudeva.
Premise
Eeregowda is a farmer and tailor, who is specialist in Totapuri design clothes. He meets Shakeela Banu, a cashier and the duo fall for each other. After much thought, the two relucantly decide to inform the elders about their relationship fearing about issues based on their religion, caste and faith.
Cast
Jaggesh as Eeregowda, a farmer and tailor
Dhananjay
Suman Ranganathan as Victoria
Aditi Prabhudeva as Shakeela Banu
H. G. Dattatreya as Imaam Saheb
Veena Sundar as Rangamma
Hema Dutta as Nanjamma
Release
Totapuri: Chapter 1 was released on 30 September 2022.
Reception
Thotapuri: Chapter 1 received mixed reviews from critics.
Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Jaggesh’s films come with a ton of double entenders; Vijayaprasad, too, is known for his double-meaning comedy layered with philosophical undertones. And when they come together, one can only expect oodles of fun and Thothapuri Chapter 1 has a plenty of it." A Sharaadha of Cinema Express gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Vijayaprasad has his own set of fans who like his way of writing or telling a story. But it is also time for the director to get out of his comfort zone, and bring in newness, without giving up on his signature style."
Swaroop Kodur of OTTplay gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Thothapuri Chapter 1 is an endearing film at first glance but the persisting play on words, especially as double-entendres, is a major letdown as far as the overall experience is concerned. Sure, some of the jokes do land well and there's also an emotional core in the midst but Vijayaprasad's tried-and-tested filmmaking approach has perhaps gone stale now."
Sequel
Totapuri: Chapter 2, its sequel also directed by Prasad is set to release in 2023 with Jaggesh reprising his role from the first chapter.