Chitrangada(2017)
Telugu144 mins
Chitrangada (2017) is a 144-minute Telugu film directed by G. Ashok. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Chitrangada stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2017.
Director:G. Ashok
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2017
- Director
- G. Ashok
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A psychology professor named Chitra finds herself unexpectedly attracted to women. Confused by this sudden change, she also faces complaints about her altered behavior from colleagues and students. She travels to the United States to try and understand the mystery behind her dreams and new feelings.
“A professor's world turns upside down overnight.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date10 March 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
identitylovefamilysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a character from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, reflecting a thematic connection to identity and transformation.
- Director Ashok G. also wrote the story and screenplay, aiming to explore a rarely depicted subject in mainstream Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie was shot partially in the United States, including locations in New York, to depict the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
- Actress Sampoornesh Babu, known for his comedic roles, made a cameo appearance, adding an unexpected element to the film's serious tone.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Koti, a veteran music director who had previously worked on many successful Telugu films in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Despite its bold theme, the movie had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through later digital platforms.
- The protagonist's profession as a psychology professor was used to frame internal conflicts through academic and personal lenses.