Where Is Vidyabalan? (2015)
'Where Is Vidya Balan' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film directed by Srinivas Guttula. The film stars Prince Cecil as Kiran and Jyotii Sethi as Swathi, with Jaya Prakash Reddy, Rao Ramesh, and Sampoornesh Babu in supporting roles. The story follows a pizza delivery boy and a doctor who become entangled in a chaotic chase for a mysterious treasure known as Vidya Balan. A ruthless minister, a shady doctor, and a comedic don all pursue the treasure, forcing the couple to use their wits to survive. The film is noted for its blend of romance, comedy, and crime elements. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the plot's potential but noting the script needed refinement. The movie was released on 26 June 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 June 2015
- Director
- Srinivas Raga
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
A pizza delivery boy named Kiran falls in love with Dr. Swathi. Their romance is interrupted when a deadly minister, a reputed doctor, and a funny don all start chasing a mysterious woman named Vidya Balan. Kiran and Swathi get caught in the middle and must survive the chaos.
“Who is the real Vidya Balan?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Where Is Vidyabalan?
Cast reunions in this film: Vidhya & Ashish Vidyarthi (20 films together), Jaya Prakash Reddy & Jayaprakash Reddy (9 films together), Rao Ramesh & Saptagiri (8 films together), Ravi Prakash & Rao Ramesh (6 films together), Vidhya & Jayaprakash Reddy (5 films together), and Rao Ramesh & Tagubothu Ramesh (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful reference to the popular Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, though she does not appear in the movie.
- Actor Prince, known for romantic roles, played a pizza delivery boy here, a departure from his usual wealthy characters.
- Comedian Sampoornesh Babu, famous for his 'Hamsa' internet meme, played a funny don in one of his early film roles.
- The movie was shot quickly on a low budget, typical of many Telugu comedy thrillers from small producers at the time.
- It was released directly to television and streaming platforms, skipping a major theatrical run in most areas.
- Veteran actor Jaya Prakash Reddy, known for powerful villain roles, played a deadly minister in this chaotic plot.
- The plot revolves around a case of mistaken identity, with the character named 'Vidya Balan' being a central mystery.