Majnu(2016)
Majnu is an 2016 Telugu romantic comedy-drama film directed by Virinchi Varma of Uyyala Jampala fame, The film stars Nani and Anu Emmanuel (in her Telugu debut), in the lead roles along with Vennela Kishore, Priya Shri and Posani Krishna Murali in supporting roles. The film is about the romantic life of an assistant director Aditya (Nani) and his relationships with 2 women (Anu Emmanuel and Priya Shri) while he attempts to write a romantic comedy story.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2016
- Director
- Virinchi Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- 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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Majnu
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Vennela Kishore (24 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Saptagiri (18 films together), Vennela Kishore & Saptagiri (8 films together), Nani & Vennela Kishore (5 films together), Nani & Gopi Sunder (2 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Gopi Sunder (2 films together).
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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