Tej I Love You(2018)
Telugu144 mins
Tej, a youngster who's highly attached to his family, is banished from his home by his uncle. He then finds himself in London, where he falls in love with Nandini. After long pursuit, he manages to win over her heart, but before she could even tell him, a tragic incident puts a full stop to their love story.
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 6 July 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 6 July 2018
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Tej is forced to leave his close-knit family. He moves to London, where he falls in love with a woman named Nandini and works hard to win her affection. Just as she is about to confess her love for him, a sudden tragedy ends their relationship.
“A love story cut short by fate.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date6 July 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tej I Love You
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Surekha Vani (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with a different title, 'Tej I Love You', but was shortened to just 'Tej'.
- It was the first time actor Sai Dharam Tej worked with director A. Karunakaran, known for romantic films like 'Ullasamga Utsahamga'.
- Parts of the movie were shot in London, including scenes at the iconic Tower Bridge and along the River Thames.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Gopi Sundar, marking his second collaboration with Sai Dharam Tej after 'Supreme'.
- Despite the romantic plot, the movie underperformed at the box office compared to the actor's previous action-oriented hits.
- Actress Raashi Khanna played the female lead, Nandini, reuniting with Sai Dharam Tej after their film 'Joru'.
- The story explores the clash between traditional family values and modern love, a recurring theme in Karunakaran's earlier work.