
Mehabooba(2018)
Telugu152 mins
Mehabooba (2018) is a 152-minute Telugu film directed by Puri Jagannadh. With an audience rating of 5.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Mehabooba stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2018.
Director:Puri Jagannadh
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 11 May 2018
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A love story unfolds between an Indian man and a Pakistani woman during the 1971 war between their countries. Their romance faces immense challenges due to the intense conflict and national divide. The story explores if their bond can survive the pressures of war and separation.
“Love that defies a nation's divide.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
152Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 May 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Mehbooba' is a direct reference to the famous 1976 Hindi song from the film 'Sholay', which is also featured in a key scene.
- This was the first collaboration between director Puri Jagannadh and actor Akash Puri, who is the director's real-life son.
- The movie faced significant delays in production, taking nearly three years to complete after its initial announcement.
- Parts of the war sequences were reportedly inspired by real stories from the 1971 conflict, though heavily dramatized for cinema.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Sandeep Chowta, marked his return to Telugu cinema after a gap of several years.
- Despite the war backdrop, the central love story was marketed as a classic 'reincarnation' tale, a popular theme in Indian cinema.
- The movie's release was met with mixed reviews, with particular criticism aimed at its lengthy runtime and convoluted plot.


