Hello(2017)
Hello! is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Vikram Kumar and produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna under Annapurna Studios. The film stars Akhil Akkineni, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Jagapati Babu, and Ramya Krishnan. The story follows an orphan boy named Seenu who falls in love with a girl named Junnu during childhood. After a thief steals a note with her phone number, they are separated for 14 years. The film alternates between their childhood and adult lives as they try to reunite. It features music composed by Anup Rubens and cinematography by P. C. Sreeram. Hello! was released on 22 December 2017 and received positive reviews for its music, visuals, and emotional story. Kalyani Priyadarshan won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for her performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 22 December 2017
- Director
- Vikram Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
An orphan boy named Seenu meets a girl named Junnu and falls in love. Before she moves away, she gives him a note with her phone number. A thief steals the note, and Seenu loses her. 14 years later, as adults, they are still searching for each other. Will destiny bring them back together?
“Destiny brings them together again.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hello
Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & Ramya Krishnan (10 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Ramya Krishnan (6 films together), Ajay & Anoop Rubens (4 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Amala (3 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Akhil Akkineni (3 films together), and Ajay & Jagapathi Babu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Hello!' was chosen to reflect the theme of reconnection, as the word is often the first spoken in phone conversations.
- A key scene involving a childhood promise was shot at the historic Charminar in Hyderabad, a landmark rarely used in romantic sequences.
- Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan made her Telugu debut with this film, marking her first collaboration with director Vikram Kumar.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, includes a song that subtly references the director's earlier film 'Manam' through its melody.
- A subplot involving a lost mobile phone was inspired by real-life incidents of misplaced devices leading to unexpected reunions.
- The film's climax was shot in a single continuous take to maintain emotional intensity, requiring multiple rehearsals.
- Despite mixed reviews, it performed well in rural areas due to its family-oriented themes and nostalgic setting.
