
Balakrishnudu(2017)
Balakrishnudu is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by debutant Mallela Pavan. The film stars Nara Rohit, Regina Cassandra, and Ramya Krishna in lead roles. It follows Balu, an orphan raised by his godfather, whose obsession with money leads him into trouble with a local thug and complicates his love life. The film features music composed by Mani Sharma and cinematography by Vijay C. Kumar. It was released on 24 November 2017 to mixed reviews, with critics noting its predictable plot but effective comedy.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 24 November 2017
- Director
- Pavan Mallela
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 74h 10m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Balu is a young orphan who loves money more than anything. He falls in love with Aadhya. But his greedy nature and a powerful villain named Ravinder Reddy threaten to destroy their relationship. Balu must choose between his lust for cash and the woman he loves.
“Love or money? Choose wisely.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Balakrishnudu
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ramya Krishnan (8 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Srinivasa Reddy (4 films together), Nara Rohit & Srinivasa Reddy (3 films together), Regina Cassandra & Kota Srinivasa Rao (2 films together), Regina Cassandra & Ramya Krishnan (2 films together), and Regina Cassandra & Nara Rohit (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Balakrishnudu' is a nod to the lead actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, but the story is not based on his real life.
- Director Pavan Mallela made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several other Telugu projects.
- Actress Pragya Jaiswal, who plays the female lead, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time, having debuted just a year earlier.
- Parts of the movie were shot in picturesque locations in Georgia, a country that became a popular filming spot for Telugu films in the mid-2010s.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, known for his romantic melodies, marking a shift from his usual genre-heavy projects.
- Despite its action-adventure genre, the film includes comedy scenes featuring actors like Vennela Kishore to appeal to family audiences.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and was noted for its direct-to-digital marketing push shortly after release.





