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Falaknuma Das(2019)

5.9/10
Telugu150 mins

A crime film directed by Vishwak Sen, starring Tharun Bhaskar and Vishwak Sen in the lead roles.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Plex
OTT Release Date
12 April 2019
Theatrical Release
31 May 2019
Director
Vishwaksen Naidu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

Das and his friends try to take over the meat market in their neighborhood. Their plan runs into serious trouble, pushing them into a life of crime.

A young man's meat business turns into a bloody war.

Film Details

5.9Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date31 May 2019
Also Known AsFalaknuma Das · ฟาลักทูมา ดาส

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Falaknuma Das

Cast reunions in this film: Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam & Abhinav Gomatam (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a Telugu remake of the 2013 Malayalam crime drama 'Angamaly Diaries', directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery.
  • Director Vishwak Sen also played the lead role of Das, marking his debut as a director and lead actor in the same film.
  • To achieve authenticity, many supporting actors were local non-professionals from the Falaknuma area of Hyderabad.
  • The climax single-shot sequence, over 10 minutes long, was inspired by the original but recreated with a large local cast and complex choreography.
  • The film's realistic and raw style was a deliberate shift from typical commercial Telugu cinema, receiving critical praise but mixed box office results.
  • It features a cameo by actor Abhinav Gomatam in a small but memorable role, adding a touch of dark humor to the intense plot.
  • The title 'Falaknuma Das' directly references the historic Falaknuma Palace area in Hyderabad, central to the film's setting and conflict.

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