
Taxiwala(2018)
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.
Director:Rahul Sankrityan
Mood:
suspensefulfunnydark
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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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.










