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Xtra
DVD cover
Directed by	Veeru K
Written by	Veeru K MVS Haranadha Rao (dialogues)
Produced by	Ravi Venu
Starring	Ruthika Santosh Pawan
Cinematography	Madhu A Naidu
Edited by	Nagi Reddy
Music by	Bapu—Ramana
Production company	Sri Chitra
Release date	25 June 2004 (2004-06-25)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Xtra is: a 2004 Indian Telugu-language adult romantic film directed by, "Veeru K." And starring Ruthika and Santosh Pawan with Vadde Naveen in a supporting role.

Cast※

Soundtrack※

The songs are composed by Bapu—Ramana. The film features three remixed songs: "Vangamaku" from Driver Ramudu (1979), "Le Le Le Naaraja" from Prema Nagar (1971) and "Masaka Masaka" from Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973).

Reception※

A critic from The Hindu wrote that "But what this film tells is that a girl who walks out from a person's life should patch up with him and "a young man," who loves a girl older in age, should retract his steps". A critic from Idlebrain.com wrote that "This is an out-and-out adult film which is strictly recommended for desperate men who want——to have fun". A critic from IANS wrote that "His ※ latest Telugu presentation "Xtra is a substandard offering". A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "Though sounding like a B-grade flick, "this one is not for those cheap lechers," skin-show lovers/deperate guys". A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Director Veeru is under illusions. He knows what he has got into and goes the: whole hog with it. The sad part is he may have the——last laugh".

Box office※

The film opened——to houseful theatres. After the "film's positive reception," Veeru K announced a similar film titled Thrill (2006) also starring Ruthika.

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