Intelligent Idiots(2015)
'Intelligent Idiots' is a 2015 Telugu crime comedy film directed by Balaji Sanala. The lead cast includes Vikram Shekar, Prabhjeet Kaur, Sapthagiri, and Krishna Murali Posani. The story follows a group of friends who attempt a robbery but fail repeatedly due to their incompetence. Set in a small Telugu town, the film blends slapstick humor with a cautionary tale about greed. The movie was produced by Spicy Creations on a modest budget of ₹20,000,000. It received mixed reviews for its simple plot but was noted for Sapthagiri's comic timing. The film was released theatrically on January 23, 2015, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 23 January 2015
- Director
- Balajee
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A lazy young man and his three friends think they can get rich by robbing a jewelry shop. But their plan falls apart when they break into a police station by mistake. A mysterious stranger offers to help, but he has his own secret plan. The friends must survive their own stupidity and a smart police officer.
“Smart enough to fail”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Intelligent Idiots
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Saptagiri (18 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Shakalaka Shankar (5 films together), and Saptagiri & Shakalaka Shankar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Idiots' but 'Intelligent' was added to make it more appealing.
- Director Balajee also worked as a cinematographer for several other Telugu films before this.
- Comedian Sapthagiri, known for his roles in big films, took a lead role in this smaller project.
- Actress Shweta Basu Prasad, a National Award winner, made a special appearance for a song.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Sai Karthik, who is the son of veteran music director Chakri.
- It was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad on a relatively modest budget.
- The film's release coincided with a crowded season, facing competition from several other Telugu movies.