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Shankarabharanam(2015)

6.5/10
Telugu mins

Shankarabharanam (2015) is a Telugu film directed by Uday Nandanavanam. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Shankarabharanam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2015.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
4 December 2015
Director
Uday Nandanavanam
Language
Telugu
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

An American man of Indian origin is nearly bankrupt. He discovers he owns a palace back in India and travels there to sell it. Upon arrival, he is kidnapped and then traded between different gangs, each demanding a higher ransom, leading to a chaotic and confusing situation for everyone involved.

An American's dream palace becomes a ransom nightmare.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date4 December 2015

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the Hindi comedy 'Phas Gaye Re Obama', which itself was inspired by the 2008 global financial crisis.
  • It was shot extensively in and around the historic city of Hyderabad, using real palace locations to add authenticity.
  • Actor Sumanth Ashwin, known for romantic roles, took on this comedic thriller as a change from his usual genre.
  • The title 'Sankarabharanam' is the name of a famous raga in Carnatic music, creating an ironic contrast with the film's modern, chaotic plot.
  • Despite being a thriller, the director incorporated subtle satire about the real estate and kidnapping rackets in India.
  • The film's release faced competition from bigger star vehicles, which affected its initial box office reach.
  • It features a cameo by a popular Telugu comedian in a brief but memorable role as one of the kidnappers.

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