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Run(2016)

7.3/10
Telugu110 minstheatrical

Run is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language black comedy thriller film directed by Ani Kanneganti. The film stars Sundeep Kishan as Sanju, a jobless computer engineer, alongside Anisha Ambrose as his love interest Ammu, and Bobby Simha as the antagonist Vaddi Raja. The story follows Sanju as he struggles to repay a debt to a ruthless moneylender while trying to elope with his girlfriend against her father's wishes. The film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam hit Neram, written and directed by Alphonse Puthren. Run was produced by Ajay Sunkara, Kishore Garikipati, and Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner AK Entertainments. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its fast-paced narrative and Bobby Simha's performance. It was released on March 23, 2016, and is available for streaming on YouTube.

Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Theatrical Release
25 March 2016
Director
Ani Kanneganti
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Sanju, a jobless computer engineer, owes a large debt to Vaddi Raja, a cruel moneylender. To escape his problems, he decides to elope with his girlfriend Ammu, whose father opposes their marriage. But Vaddi Raja's goons are chasing him, and a friend's betrayal makes everything worse. Sanju must find a way to clear his debt and win back his love.

Run or face the consequences

Film Details

7.3Rating
110Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date25 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsRun Run Run · Run Run Run (2022)

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Aneel Kanneganti was previously an assistant director for the popular Telugu film 'Tadakha'.
  • Actor Sundeep Kishan, who plays Sanju, performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single continuous schedule at a real-life factory location in Hyderabad.
  • Composer S. Thaman reused and remixed one of his own earlier tracks from another film for a key action sequence.
  • The character name 'Vaddi Raju' is a colloquial Telugu term referring to someone who charges high interest.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film includes a cameo by comedian Vennela Kishore for a brief comic relief scene.
  • The film's title 'Run' was chosen to reflect the protagonist's constant frantic movement throughout the story.

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