Nene Raju Nene Mantri(2017)
Nene Raju Nene Mantri is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film written and directed by Teja. The film stars Rana Daggubati as Jogendra, a money lender who turns into a ruthless politician, and Kajal Aggarwal as his wife Radha. Catherine Tresa, Navdeep, and Ashutosh Rana play pivotal roles. The story follows Jogendra's rise to power after a personal tragedy, exploring his descent into corruption and violence. The film is noted for its intense performances and hard-hitting dialogues. It was released on 11 August 2017 and was a commercial success, marking a comeback for director Teja.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 11 August 2017
- Director
- Teja
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Jogendra loves his wife Radha more than anything. After a village leader's wife causes Radha to lose their baby, Jogendra seeks revenge. He enters politics and becomes a powerful MLA. His ambition grows, and he will kill anyone who stands in his way. But his love for Radha is the only thing that keeps him human.
“I am the King and the Minister.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nene Raju Nene Mantri
Cast reunions in this film: Kajal Aggarwal & Teja (3 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Catherine Tresa (2 films together), and Catherine Tresa & Rana Daggubati (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a famous dialogue from the 1975 Telugu film 'Jeevana Jyothi', spoken by actor Krishna.
- Director Teja initially planned to cast a different lead actress, but Rana Daggubati insisted on Kajal Aggarwal after working with her before.
- The climax sequence involving a helicopter was shot in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City, using a real helicopter for authenticity.
- Composer Anoop Rubens recorded a portion of the background score with a live orchestra in Chennai to enhance the film's dramatic tension.
- The movie's release was delayed by several months due to extensive post-production work on its visual effects.
- A key scene where Rana's character confronts a rival was improvised on set, based on suggestions from the supporting actor.
- The film's promotional campaign highlighted it as a 'political thriller with a heart', focusing on the husband-wife relationship rather than just action.
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