Konda Polam (Eng: Hillside Pasture) is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Produced by First Frame Entertainments, it stars Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Rakul Preet Singh while Sai Chand, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Nassar play supporting roles. The film is an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy. Konda Polam was released on 8 October 2021.
Kataru Ravindra Yadav “Ravi” has passed the Indian Forest Service exam conducted by UPSC with top marks. During the interview, he is asked why he wants to join the Indian Forest Service?
In the past, Ravi was the only educated man in his village of shepherds, but he couldn’t find a job despite searching for 4 years in Hyderabad due to his lack of confidence. Finally, after his grandfather insistence he decided help his father’s profession because his father not allowed his elder brother because he was newly married so instead to come with them he need to spend sometime with his wife. So he allowed Ravi to come with him. In the drought times the situation forces them to take the sheep to forests for pastures to feed the sheep and water to drink for 40 days (This system is called Kondapolam). At first, he is a scared fish out of water amidst the shepherds in the forests and hills they travel through. However, he meets Obulamma “Obu”, a fearless and kind young orphan woman, who helps him learn about shepharding and nature along with the other shepherds. Their journey is hazardous as they face tigers, sandalwood smugglers, goat thieves, limited food and water supplies, and the risk they might not find a suitable environment for the goats to graze. Ravi learns quickly and uses his newfound skills to fight these threats. Eventually, Ravi and Obu fall in love, but Ravi’s father insists that he stay away from her due to his unemployment, so he rejects her advances. Finally, Ravi comes faces to face with the tiger and, reflecting on his previous lack of initiative, bravely stands up to it and makes it flee.
Back in the interview, Ravi explains that his experience with the tiger gave him a confidence that wasn’t in his life before, and later he got the corporate job he dreams for but he was not satisfied with the job he got and he resigns it prepared for IFoS because he wants to serve in the Forest Service to help his village and solve their problems and to protect Forest. Leaving the interviewers impressed, he is made a DFO and returns to his village amidst pomp and splendor. He then declares his love for Obu and the two embrace.
Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi
Screenplay by Krish Jagarlamudi
Story by Sannapureddy Venkata Rami Reddy
Based on Konda Polam by Rami Reddy
Produced by Saibabu Jagarlamudi & Rajeev Reddy
Starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Rakul Preet Singh
Cinematography Gnana Shekar V. S.
Edited by Shravan Katikaneni
Music by M. M. Keeravani
Production First Frame Entertainments
Distributed by Bridge Films (India) Great India Films (United States) Dreamz Entertainment Limited (United Kingdom)
Release date 8 October 2021
Running time 142 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
