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Temper (2015)

7.0/10
Telugu147 minstheatrical

'Temper' is a 2015 Telugu-language action drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Daya, a corrupt police officer, alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj. The story follows Daya's transformation when he is forced to investigate a gang rape case involving a powerful politician. The film was produced by Parameswara Arts and features music by Anoop Rubens. It was praised for N.T. Rama Rao Jr.'s performance and Puri Jagannadh's direction. 'Temper' was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2015. The film was released on February 13, 2015, and is available on streaming platforms.

Filmed In:Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad
Occasion:Valentine's Day weekend
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Sun Nxt, Plex
Theatrical Release
13 February 2015
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 27m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Daya is a corrupt police officer who only cares about money. When a young woman is gang-raped, he is forced to investigate. The criminals are connected to a powerful politician. Daya must choose between his selfish life and doing what is right.

His anger will change everything

Film Details

7.0Rating
147Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 February 2015
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionValentine's Day weekend
Filmed InVisakhapatnam, Hyderabad

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Temper

Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Prakash Raj (26 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Prakash Raj & Mani Sharma (24 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Posani Krishna Murali (17 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ali (16 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2013 Kannada film 'Ugramm', but the director Puri Jagannadh significantly altered the second half and climax.
  • The role of the villain Vasu was first offered to veteran actor Prakash Raj before Sonu Sood was finalized.
  • The film's climax fight was shot in a specially constructed massive set resembling a godown, which took weeks to build.
  • A key emotional scene where Daya cries was inspired by a real-life incident Puri Jagannadh heard about involving a police officer.
  • The movie marked the first collaboration between actor N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and director Puri Jagannadh, leading to more films together.
  • The song 'It's My Life' was not part of the original plan and was added later during production to boost the film's youthful appeal.
  • Despite being an action drama, the film carried a strong social message about police corruption and redemption, which resonated with audiences.

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