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Rey(2015)

5.4/10
Telugu168 minstheatrical

Rey is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic action dance film directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. The film stars Sai Durgha Tej, Saiyami Kher, and Shraddha Das in lead roles, with Arpit Ranka and Farhad Shahnawaz in supporting parts. The story follows a Jamaican gangster who joins an international music competition and clashes with a ruthless Mexican pop star. The film blends romance, dance, and action across Jamaica, America, and India. Music was composed by Chakri. The film received mixed reviews and collected ₹1.55 crore on its opening day in the AP and Nizam regions. It was released on 27 March 2015.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player
Theatrical Release
27 March 2015
Director
Y. V. S. Chowdary
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 48m
Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A hot-headed Jamaican gangster named Rock meets Amrutha, an Indian girl determined to win an international music title. Together they form a band and enter the competition. But a powerful Mexican pop star named Jenna will do anything to stop them, including using a mafia don to attack the band.

Music. Love. War. One stage.

Film Details

5.4Rating
168Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 March 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rey

Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Naresh (14 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Jayaprakash Reddy (11 films together), Brahmanandam & Naresh (8 films together), and Shraddha Das & Naresh (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Rey' is a colloquial Telugu term often used to call someone, reflecting the movie's youthful and direct tone.
  • Director Y.V.S. Chowdary originally planned to make this film with a different lead actor before finalizing Sai Dharam Tej.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Sampath Raj in a key antagonistic role, though he was not heavily promoted in the marketing.
  • Parts of the film were shot in the scenic locations of Goa, which provided a backdrop for several song sequences.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, marking one of his many collaborations with director Chowdary during that period.
  • Despite being an action film, it incorporated elements of family drama, a common trait in the director's storytelling style.
  • The film's release faced competition from other Telugu films, which impacted its initial box office performance.

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