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Paisa Vasool(2017)

4.3/10
Telugu142 mins

Paisa Vasool is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shriya Saran, Musskan Sethi, and Vikramjeet Virk. The story follows Theda Singh, a notorious gangster recruited by the RAW agency to eliminate a mafia kingpin. The narrative shifts between Hyderabad and Portugal, exploring themes of love, loss, and deception. The film is notable as Balakrishna's 101st film and features him singing a song for the first time. It received an average critical response and grossed ₹36 crores against a ₹28 crore budget.

Filmed In:Hyderabad, Portugal
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
1 September 2017
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 22m
Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

A dangerous gangster named Theda Singh is recruited by the RAW agency. His mission is to kill a powerful mafia kingpin in Portugal. But Theda Singh has a hidden past. He is actually a RAW agent who faked his death. He must complete his mission while protecting a woman searching for her missing sister.

Money recovery, with a twist.

Film Details

4.3Rating
142Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 September 2017
Also Known AsPaisaa Vasool · Poysa Usul
Filmed InHyderabad, Portugal

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Paisa Vasool

Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Nandamuri Balakrishna (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Paisa Vasool' is a popular Hindi slang phrase meaning 'value for money', often used in Bollywood and Telugu cinema.
  • Director Puri Jagannadh originally planned to cast Vijay Deverakonda as the lead, but later chose Balakrishna for the role.
  • The character Bob Marley is named after the famous Jamaican singer, but the film has no connection to his life or music.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in Serbia, which is an uncommon location for Telugu films at that time.
  • The film faced criticism for its graphic violence and adult humor, leading to debates about its certification.
  • Actress Muskaan Mihani made her Telugu debut with this film after working in Hindi television series.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anoop Rubens, who frequently collaborates with Puri Jagannadh.

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