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Nakshatram(2017)

4.5/10
Telugu166 mins

A young boy is made to realise that the police form the backbone of society and every cop is akin to Lord Hanuman the protector. He then makes up his mind about becoming a cop when he grows up.​

Director:Krishna Vamsi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Nakshatram is streaming on VI Movies and TV and ZEE5.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, ZEE5
Theatrical Release
4 August 2017
Director
Krishna Vamsi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 46m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A young boy learns that police officers are the protectors of society, just like the god Hanuman. This inspires him to decide to become a police officer when he grows up.

One man, one uniform, one mission.

Film Details

4.5Rating
166Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 August 2017

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Nakshatram

Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Mani Sharma (24 films together), Prakash Raj & Krishna Vamsi (8 films together), Prakash Raj & Regina Cassandra (4 films together), Sundeep Kishan & Regina Cassandra (4 films together), and Regina Cassandra & Sai Dharam Tej (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Nakshatram' means 'stars' in Telugu, symbolizing the police as guiding stars in society.
  • Director Krishna Vamsi is known for intense films and shot many action sequences in real Hyderabad locations.
  • Actor Sundeep Kishan, who played a key role, had to undergo special training for the cop character's physicality.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, a rare collaboration for a Telugu action film.
  • It faced mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office compared to the director's earlier hits.
  • The story draws a parallel between police duty and the Hindu deity Hanuman, a recurring theme in the dialogue.
  • Some scenes were filmed in Vizag to capture coastal backdrops, adding visual variety to the urban setting.

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