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Vangaveeti(2016)

8.0/10
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.

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

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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

Frequently Asked Questions