
Vangaveeti(2016)
Telugu142 mins
Vangaveeti (2016) is a 142-minute Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring Sandeep Kumaar, Naina Ganguly and Vamsi Nakkanti. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Vangaveeti stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2016.
Director:Ram Gopal Varma
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 December 2016
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
This true story follows a politician named Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga. He rose to power in the violent world of Andhra Pradesh politics. The film depicts his life and ends with his assassination in 1989.
“A political rivalry that turned deadly.”
Film Details
8.0Rating
142Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 December 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence5
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in the exact location where Vangaveeti Ranga was assassinated in Vijayawada.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma used real-life political workers as extras to make the crowd scenes look authentic.
- Actor Sandeep Kumar, who played Vangaveeti Ranga, gained over 20 kilograms to match the politician's physique.
- The movie faced protests and legal challenges from family members of the real-life people depicted.
- It was shot mostly with handheld cameras to give it a raw, documentary-style feel.
- The film's release was delayed because of censorship issues due to its violent and political content.
- Real archival news footage from the 1980s was edited into the film to add historical context.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Vangaveeti
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