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Majnu(2016)

7.0/10
Telugu138 mins

Majnu (2016) is a 138-minute Telugu film directed by Virinchi Varma. Starring Nani. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Majnu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 September 2016
Director
Virinchi Varma
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

An assistant director tries to win over a woman by telling her an old romantic story. As he shares it, he comes to understand he still has feelings for his former love.

A love story he's telling, not the one he's living.

Film Details

7.0Rating
138Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 September 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Majnu' is a playful reference to the classic romantic hero Majnu from Laila-Majnu folklore, but here it's used for a modern, comedic love story.
  • Director Virinchi Varma made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several Telugu projects.
  • Actress Hebah Patel, who plays a key role, was reportedly cast partly due to her fresh pairing with actor Nani, who was already a rising star.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Vennela Kishore, a popular comedian in Telugu cinema known for his improvised lines.
  • Parts of the film were shot in the scenic locations of Kerala, which provided a backdrop for the flashback sequences in the love story.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Gopi Sundar, a Malayalam music director, marking one of his early works in Telugu cinema.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately at the box office, benefiting from Nani's growing fan base at the time.

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