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Subramanyam For Sale(2015)

7.4/10
Telugu154 mins

Subramanyam For Sale is a 2015 Telugu-language action romantic comedy film directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Regina Cassandra, Adah Sharma, and Brahmanandam in key roles. The story follows Subramanyam, a money-minded man living in the US, who agrees to pretend to be Seetha's husband after she is cheated by her boyfriend. The fake marriage leads to a series of comedic and dramatic events when they travel to Kurnool for her sister's wedding. The film is known for its commercial entertainment value, blending action, comedy, and romance. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the performances and music. The film was later remade in Bengali as Chalbaaz in 2018.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, YouTube
Theatrical Release
24 September 2015
Director
Harish Shankar
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 34m
Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

Subramanyam, a money-minded man in the US, meets Seetha, a girl who ran away from her wedding. When her boyfriend cheats on her, Subramanyam pretends to be her husband to help her. They travel to India for her sister's wedding, but a dangerous don and family secrets threaten their plan.

Love is worth more than money.

Film Details

7.4Rating
154Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date24 September 2015
Also Known AsPatel For Sale

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Subramanyam For Sale

Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Nagendra Babu (5 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Harish Shankar (4 films together), Regina Cassandra & Kota Srinivasa Rao (2 films together), and Regina Cassandra & Sai Dharam Tej (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title was inspired by a real-life newspaper advertisement for a 'Subramanyam for sale' in a matrimonial column.
  • Director Harish Shankar originally planned to cast another actress, but Sai Pallavi was chosen after her debut success in 'Premam'.
  • The song 'Kiss Me' was shot in Georgia, USA, marking one of the first major Telugu song sequences filmed there.
  • A key comedy scene involving a 'dummy baby' was improvised on set based on the actors' spontaneous reactions.
  • The film subtly references the classic Telugu film 'Mayabazar' through the character names Subramanyam and Sita.
  • It was one of the early Telugu films to show a lead character working in the tech industry in the United States.
  • The movie's climax was reshot multiple times to balance the emotional drama with the comedic tone.

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