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2 Countries(2017)

6.3/10
Telugu159 mins

2 Countries is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Nimmala Shankar. The film stars Sunil and Manisha Raj in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2015 Malayalam film of the same name. The story follows Ullas, a lazy conman who marries a rich NRI woman named Laya for her money. He later discovers she is a chronic alcoholic. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and addiction recovery. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its performances. The film was released on December 29, 2017.

Director:N.Shankar
Filmed In:Hyderabad, India (Sarathi Studios)
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting

2 Countries is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
Theatrical Release
29 December 2017
Director
N.Shankar
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 39m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A lazy conman named Ullas marries a rich NRI woman named Laya for her money. But Laya is a chronic alcoholic. Ullas must decide between his selfish plan and his growing love for her. Can he save her and find true love?

Love knows no borders.

Film Details

6.3Rating
159Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 December 2017
Filmed InHyderabad, India (Sarathi Studios)

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled '2 Countries' to highlight the cross-cultural marriage theme, but it's sometimes confused with other similarly named movies.
  • Director Nimmala Shankar primarily worked as a writer before this, with credits in films like 'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde'.
  • Sunil, known for comedy roles, played a rare lead romantic part here, a shift from his usual supporting characters.
  • The movie's plot of a man marrying an NRI with unexpected habits mirrors a common theme in Telugu cinema of the mid-2010s.
  • It was shot in both India and the United States, with portions filmed in New Jersey to depict the NRI backdrop.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actress Nandita Swetha, who played the alcoholic wife, was praised for attempting a different kind of role from her earlier work.

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