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Dynamite(2015)

4.5/10
Telugu142 minstheatrical

Dynamite is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Deva Katta and produced by Manchu Vishnu under 24 Frames Factory. The film stars Vishnu Manchu, Pranitha Subhash, and J.D. Chakravarthy in pivotal roles. It is the official remake of the Tamil film Arima Nambi (2014). The story follows Shivaji, an ordinary man whose date with Anamika turns into a nightmare when she is kidnapped by goons working for a corrupt minister. Shiv must retrieve a memory card containing evidence of a murder to save Anamika and expose the minister. The film features action sequences, a chase narrative, and a live broadcast climax. It received mixed reviews, with praise for Vishnu Manchu's performance and criticism for its screenplay. The runtime is 142 minutes, and it holds a U certificate from Indian censors.

Director:Deva Katta
Filmed In:Hyderabad, Bangkok
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
Theatrical Release
4 September 2015
Director
Deva Katta
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 22m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Shivaji, a regular guy, falls for Anamika on their first date. But goons kidnap her right in front of him. He discovers a secret memory card that a powerful minister wants destroyed. Now Shiv must rescue Anamika and expose the truth before the minister's men kill them both.

One date. One secret. One fight for truth.

Film Details

4.5Rating
142Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 September 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InHyderabad, Bangkok

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticesurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dynamite

Cast reunions in this film: Praveen & Harsha Chemudu (8 films together), Manchu Vishnu & Vishnu Manchu (5 films together), Nagineedu & Ravi Prakash (4 films together), Nagineedu & Vishnu Manchu (2 films together), Ravi Prakash & Vishnu Manchu (2 films together), and Manchu Vishnu & Achu Rajamani (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally intended to be fully directed by Deva Katta, but he left after just nine days due to creative differences.
  • Lead actor Manchu Vishnu co-directed the film alongside stunt master Vijayan after Deva Katta's departure.
  • It is an official remake of the 2014 Tamil thriller 'Arima Nambi', starring Vikram Prabhu.
  • The movie marked the Telugu debut of actress Pranitha Subhash, who was primarily known for Kannada films at the time.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the film's title 'Dynamite' is not directly referenced in the plot or central theme.
  • Stunt coordinator Vijayan, who stepped in as co-director, is a veteran known for working in Tamil and Telugu cinema since the 1990s.
  • The film was produced under Manchu Vishnu's own banner, 24 Frames Factory, which he founded.

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