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Charu Seela(2016)

Telugu124 mins

Charu Seela is a 2016 Telugu-language romantic thriller film directed by Srinivas Reddy Vuyyuru. The movie stars Rashmi Gautham in a pivotal role alongside a supporting cast. The story follows Rajeev, a young man who accidentally hits a girl with his car and believes he has killed her. After fleeing the scene, he discovers the body has vanished, plunging him into a spiral of guilt and paranoia. The film blends suspense with romance as Rajeev confronts the consequences of his actions. It received attention for its tight narrative and emotional depth. Charu Seela was released in theatres in 2016 and later made available on digital platforms.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, YouTube
Theatrical Release
16 September 2016
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 4m
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Storyline

Rajeev accidentally hits a girl with his car and thinks she is dead. He panics and leaves the scene. The next day, the body is gone. Now he must find out what really happened. Is the girl alive? And who is watching him?

Some secrets refuse to stay buried

Film Details

124Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date16 September 2016

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitylovecorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Charu Seela

Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Rajiv Kanakala (11 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Charusheela - The Untold Story' before being shortened for release.
  • Director Srinivas Reddy Vuyyuru also played a supporting role in the movie, as he often does in his films.
  • The movie's plot revolves around a novel, but the fictional book 'Charusheela' was never actually published as a real book.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at Ramoji Film City.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actress Sana Althaf, who played Jyotsna, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time.
  • The thriller genre was a shift for the director, who had previously worked more on comedy-drama projects.

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