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Raja Cheyyi Vesthe(2016)

6.5/10
Telugu143 mins

Raja Cheyyi Vesthe (2016) is a 143-minute Telugu film directed by Pradeep. Starring Srinivas Avasarala, Nara Rohith and Pradeep Chilukuri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Raja Cheyyi Vesthe stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2016.

Director:Pradeep
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 April 2016
Director
Pradeep
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young filmmaker shares a story with his girlfriend. A stranger then asks him to write a love story, followed by an action plot about killing a villain. The stranger sends a gun and orders him to carry out that plot in real life, threatening his girlfriend's safety to force him into the deadly mission.

A stranger's story becomes his deadly reality.

Film Details

6.5Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 April 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
revengelovecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Raja Cheyyi Vesthe' translates to 'If the King Orders', hinting at the mysterious stranger's control over the protagonist.
  • Director Pradeep Chilukuri also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from interactive storytelling and real-life moral dilemmas.
  • Actor Nara Rohit, known for socially conscious roles, played the lead, marking a shift into a more commercial thriller genre.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in Hyderabad's popular cafes to create a relatable, everyday setting for the initial scenes.
  • The plot's structure—a story within a story—mirrors classic Telugu films that blend meta-narrative with mainstream action.
  • It featured a cameo by a well-known Telugu comedian in a brief role, adding unexpected humor to the tense thriller.
  • The film's climax was reportedly reshot after test screenings to heighten the suspense and emotional impact.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raja Cheyyi Vesthe

Frequently Asked Questions