
Gentleman(2016)
Gentleman is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language romantic thriller film directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. The film stars Nani in a dual role, alongside Surbhi and Nivetha Thomas. The story follows two women who discover they are both in love with the same man, but each knows a different version of him. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks as the women share their experiences on a flight. The film blends romance, mystery, and suspense with a clever plot twist about identity and deception. It received positive reviews for its engaging screenplay and strong performances. Gentleman was produced by Sridevi Movies and released on November 17, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 2016
- Director
- Mohan Krishna Indraganti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A man named Gautham leads two separate lives in London and Hyderabad. Two women fall in love with him, each believing he is her perfect match. When they meet by chance, they realize the man they love is not who he seems. The truth forces everyone to confront lies, identity, and the meaning of trust.
“Two loves. One man. One truth.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gentleman
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Mani Sharma (15 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Vennila (13 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Srinivas Avasarala (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Nani (5 films together), Tanikella Bharani & P. G. Vinda (5 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Rohini (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gentleman' was chosen to contrast the deceptive nature of the male lead character.
- Director Mohana Krishna Indraganti cited Alfred Hitchcock's thrillers as a key inspiration for the movie's suspenseful plot.
- This was the first Telugu film for actress Catherine Tresa, who learned Telugu specifically for her role.
- A significant portion of the movie was shot in picturesque locations in and around Visakhapatnam.
- The plot twist involving the lookalike boyfriends was kept a strict secret from the media before release.
- Composer Kalyani Malik's background score used distinct musical themes to differentiate the two similar-looking characters.
- The film's climax sequence was shot over several nights to achieve the desired lighting and atmospheric effect.
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