Oxygen(2017)
Oxygen is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by A. M. Jyothi Krishna. The film stars Gopichand, Raashi Khanna, and Anu Emmanuel in lead roles, with Jagapathi Babu, Nagineedu, Abhimanyu Singh, and Brahmaji in supporting roles. The story follows a young man who discovers that his respected joint family is hiding a murder secret. He is forced to choose between family loyalty and moral justice. The film was produced by S. Aishwarya under the Sri Sai Raam Creations banner. It was released on November 30, 2017, but received negative reviews from critics and failed at the box office. The film is notable for its theme of moral courage within a family drama.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 30 November 2017
- Director
- Jyothi Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 60h 36m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A young man loves his close-knit family more than anything. But when he uncovers a murder they have been hiding for years, he faces an impossible choice. Should he protect his family or tell the truth? His decision will destroy everything he loves.
“Truth is the only oxygen”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oxygen
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Oxygen' is a metaphor for the protagonist's mission being as vital as air to him.
- Director Jyothi Krishna also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from real-life stories of undercover agents.
- Actress Raashi Khanna, who plays Shruti, learned to perform some of her own stunts for the action sequences.
- The movie was shot extensively in Hyderabad and Bangkok, with the latter providing key international backdrops.
- A special martial arts trainer was hired for actor Gopichand to refine his fight moves for the role.
- The film's climax was filmed over 15 days using multiple cameras to capture complex action choreography.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie developed a cult following for its gritty action and unexpected plot twists.
