Tuntari(2016)
Tuntari is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language sports comedy film directed by Kumar Nagendra. The film stars Nara Rohith, Latha Hegde, and Vennela Kishore in lead roles. It follows a lazy, unemployed young man who decides to become a boxer after hearing a saint's prediction about a five crore prize. The story is set in a small Andhra Pradesh village and centers on his transformation through love and self-discipline. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Maan Karate (2014). It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its lighthearted tone and performances. Tuntari was released on March 11, 2016.
Tuntari is streaming on YouTube (Aditya Movies - Hindi Dubbed) and ETV Win.
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- Streaming on
- YouTube (Aditya Movies - Hindi Dubbed), ETV Win
- Theatrical Release
- 11 March 2016
- Director
- Kumar Nagendra
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A good-for-nothing young man named Tuntari has no job and no future. After a saint predicts a boxer will win five crore rupees, Tuntari decides to become a boxer. He falls in love with Anjali, who inspires him to train hard. But when the prediction turns out to be fake, Tuntari must decide if he fights for love or gives up.
“Love turns a loser into a champion.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tuntari
Cast reunions in this film: Sudharshan & Vennila (6 films together), Sudharshan & Kabir Duhan Singh (2 films together), and Vennila & Kabir Duhan Singh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tuntari' is a colloquial Telugu word meaning 'a person who is carefree or without responsibilities'.
- This was the first time actor Nara Rohit played a boxer, and he underwent special training for the role.
- The movie was shot in scenic locations like Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam to capture the vacation setting.
- Director Kumar Nagendra previously worked as an assistant director for several popular Telugu films before this debut.
- The plot revolves around a newspaper from the future, a concept not commonly seen in Telugu cinema at the time.
- Despite its unique premise, the film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
- The supporting cast includes actors like Saptagiri and Prudhvi Raj, known for their comedy roles in other films.
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