Sammohanam(2018)
Telugu144 mins
A cartoonist, who detests films and movie stars, finds himself in an awkward situation when he falls in love with a film actress
Director:Mohana Krishna Indraganti
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 15 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 15 June 2018
- Director
- Mohana Krishna Indraganti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A cartoonist who dislikes movies and celebrities finds himself in an embarrassing spot. He unexpectedly falls in love with a famous actress.
“A cartoonist falls for the star he swore to avoid.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date15 June 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sammohanam
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Naresh (14 films together), Tanikella Bharani & P. G. Vinda (5 films together), Vivek Sagar & Rahul Ramakrishna (5 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rahul Ramakrishna (4 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Mohana Krishna Indraganti (4 films together), and Mohana Krishna Indraganti & P. G. Vinda (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sammohanam' means 'enchantment' or 'fascination' in Telugu, reflecting the cartoonist's unexpected attraction to the actress.
- Director Mohana Krishna Indraganti also wrote the film's story, which was partly inspired by his observations of celebrity culture.
- Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who plays the film star, learned to speak Telugu phonetically for her role, as it was her debut in Telugu cinema.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Tanikella Bharani as a film director, adding a meta-layer about the industry.
- Sammohanam was shot extensively in Hyderabad, including at Ramanaidu Studios, a historic film production facility in Telugu cinema.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Vivek Sagar, who used subtle melodies to match the story's romantic and dramatic tones.
- Despite being a romance, the movie includes scenes critiquing the superficiality of fame, a theme the director often explores in his work.