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Taxiwala(2018)

6.6/10
Telugu150 mins

Taxiwala (2018) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. With an audience rating of 6.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Taxiwala stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2018.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
1 June 2018
Theatrical Release
16 November 2018
Director
Rahul Sankrityan
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A man named Shiva takes a job as a taxi driver. He soon discovers his cab is haunted by a supernatural presence. This leads to a mix of scary and funny situations as he deals with his unexpected passenger.

Your ride is about to take a terrifying turn.

Film Details

6.6Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date16 November 2018
Also Known AsTAXIWAALA · Sadugudu Vandi · சடுகுடுவண்டி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulfunnydark
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Taxi Driver', but it was changed to 'Taxiwala' to avoid confusion with the Hollywood classic.
  • Vijay Deverakonda learned to drive a car specifically for this film, as he had never driven before in real life.
  • The horror elements in the movie were inspired by real-life ghost stories shared by the crew during the script discussions.
  • The taxi used in the film is a modified Premier Padmini, a model that was once very common on Indian roads but is now rare.
  • Composer Jakes Bejoy created the background score using unconventional instruments to enhance the eerie and comedic tones.
  • The film was shot extensively in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at the old city areas to capture a gritty, authentic feel.
  • Despite being a thriller with horror, the movie includes subtle social commentary on unemployment and the gig economy.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Taxiwala

Frequently Asked Questions