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Ism(2016)

7.5/10
Telugu132 mins

Ism (2016) is a 132-minute Telugu film directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Aditi Arya, Jagapathi Babu and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Ism stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2016.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 October 2016
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A journalist goes undercover to expose a gangster. To get proof, he betrays the gangster's daughter. Now both the gangster and corrupt politicians are trying to hunt him down.

A journalist's secret could be his last story.

Film Details

7.5Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date21 October 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionrevengejusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ism' is a shortened form of the word 'terrorism', reflecting its plot about political corruption.
  • Director Puri Jagannadh originally planned to cast a different actor but chose Nandamuri Kalyan Ram after being impressed by his look.
  • The movie was shot in just 40 days, a very fast schedule even for Puri Jagannadh's typically quick productions.
  • Actress Hebah Patel, who plays the gangster's daughter, had to learn Telugu dialogue as it was one of her first major Telugu films.
  • The climax scene involving a helicopter was filmed in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City using special sets and visual effects.
  • Despite its action-thriller genre, the film includes a subplot critiquing media sensationalism, a theme Puri often explores.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anoop Rubens, features a song that was partly inspired by 1990s Telugu disco music styles.

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