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Autonagar Surya (2014)
ऑटोनगर सूर्या
27 Jun 2014145 minTelugu
Autonagar Surya is a Telugu political action drama set around the Autonagar vehicle-repair district of Vijayawada. A talented young mechanic tries to build his own business and runs into an association tied to mafia interests and corrupt local politics.
Editorial preview: written from official information, the trailer and public sources — not a full viewing of the film.
Synopsis
Autonagar Surya is a Telugu political action drama set around the Autonagar vehicle-repair district of Vijayawada. A talented young mechanic tries to build his own business and runs into an association tied to mafia interests and corrupt local politics.
Autonagar Surya 2014: the film in brief
Autonagar Surya 2014 is a Telugu-language action drama written and directed by Deva Katta, a filmmaker whose Telugu work is often described as politically minded. The story is anchored in a real kind of place: Autonagar, the industrial zone in Vijayawada associated with vehicle repair and workshops. Its hero, Surya, is a gifted mechanic who wants to stand on his own, and the film follows what happens when an entrenched association and corrupt local leaders decide he is a problem.
That is the confirmed premise, and we are keeping it at that level to avoid spoilers. The film is billed as political action rather than a straight romance or comedy, so expect the plot to turn on power, permits and pressure from above.
The lead roles are played by Naga Chaitanya as Surya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Sirisha. Sai Kumar is credited as Bharani, with Brahmanandam as a mechanic character and Jaya Prakash Reddy among the political figures.
Crew, music and the long road to release
The film was produced by K. Achi Reddy under Max India Productions. Anoop Rubens composed the score and seven songs, with lyrics by Anantha Sriram, and the album came out on the Aditya Music label. Press coverage at the time noted Srikanth Naroj as cinematographer.
One detail worth knowing is the timeline. Reports said the picture reached theatres after a delay of almost a year and a half, and some commentary at the time linked that gap to its modest box-office showing. We mention it as reported context only; a long wait does not tell you anything about the film itself.
The running time is given as 145 minutes in its final form, trimmed from an initial cut of 157 minutes, according to the Wikipedia entry. It was released on 27 June 2014. We did not find a confirmed current streaming platform, so check regional catalogues before you search for a copy.
Who should consider watching it
If you like Telugu films where a working-class skill, like fixing engines, becomes the route into a fight with local power, the premise lines up with that tradition. It also suits viewers following Naga Chaitanya's career before his later projects, or those curious about Deva Katta's earlier work in political storytelling.
A caution: contemporary reviews were not uniformly warm. One review we saw gave it a middling score and felt the execution fell short of the setup, while praising the lead performance. We have not watched the film and would not present that as our verdict; it is simply a reminder to set expectations around an ambitious idea rather than a polished one.
If you do watch, pay attention to how the film uses its setting. A repair district is a small economy with its own rules, and that is where political drama like this either feels grounded or feels staged.
Who will enjoy Autonagar Surya?
- Telugu action-drama viewers who like political backdrops
- Fans of Naga Chaitanya or Samantha Ruth Prabhu's earlier work
- Viewers curious about Deva Katta's filmmaking
Trailer
Autonagar Surya Movie Theatrical Trailer - Naga Chaitanya, Samantha – Trailer · Channel: Aditya Music
Cast
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSirishaBorn 1987 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Sai KumarBharaniBorn 1960 · Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
BrahmanandamBorn 1956 · Sattenapalli, Andhra PradeshPhoto: TMDB
FAQ
When was Autonagar Surya released and who directed it?
It was released on 27 June 2014 and directed by Deva Katta, who also wrote it.
Who stars in Autonagar Surya?
Naga Chaitanya plays Surya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu plays Sirisha. Sai Kumar, Brahmanandam and Jaya Prakash Reddy are among the credited supporting cast.
When was Autonagar Surya released?
Autonagar Surya was released on 27 Jun 2014.
Who directed Autonagar Surya?
Autonagar Surya was directed by Deva Katta.
How long is Autonagar Surya?
Autonagar Surya runs for 145 minutes.
