Napoleon (2017)
Napoleon is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language psychological thriller film directed by Anand Ravi. The film stars Anand Ravi in the lead role, alongside Komalee Prasad and Ravi Varma. The story follows a man who believes he has lost his shadow and later has a dream that reveals a hidden murder. The narrative blends elements of crime investigation with supernatural mystery. The film is noted for its unique premise and strong first half, though critics noted a slower second half. It was released in November 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 24 November 2017
- Director
- Anand Ravi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 63h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man named Napoleon wakes up one day to find his shadow has vanished. Obsessed with this loss, he has a dream that reveals a recent accident was actually a murder. Now he must convince a skeptical world of the truth while hunting for a killer.
“What if you lost your shadow?”
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Trivia
- The film's story was inspired by a real-life incident where a man claimed his shadow was stolen.
- Director Anand Ravi also served as the cinematographer, which is rare in Telugu cinema.
- The movie was shot in just 15 days on a very low budget, mostly in a single police station set.
- Lead actor Napoleon Kumar performed all his own stunts without using a body double.
- The film's unique premise led to it being screened at several international film festivals.
- It was originally planned as a short film but was later expanded into a feature-length movie.
- The background score uses minimal instruments to create a tense and eerie atmosphere.