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Mathu Vadalara(2019)

7.6/10
Telugu131 mins

Babu is a delivery boy living with his friends Yesu and Abhi. Due to his meagre salary, he decides to quit, but then Yesu gives him an idea. The idea, however, soon spirals out of control and Babu finds himself deep in trouble. Will he survive the circumstances of his own actions?

Director:Ritesh Rana
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
25 December 2019
Theatrical Release
25 December 2019
Director
Ritesh Rana
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 11m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A delivery boy named Babu struggles with his low pay. When a friend suggests a plan to make money, things quickly go wrong. Babu is soon caught in serious trouble and must fight to survive the mess he created.

A simple plan spirals into dangerous chaos.

Film Details

7.6Rating
131Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date25 December 2019
Also Known Asหลบ หลีก คลั่ง

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mathu Vadalara

Cast reunions in this film: Vennela Kishore & Brahmaji (10 films together), Vennela Kishore & Satya Akkala (5 films together), Sri Simha Koduri & Kaala Bhairava (4 films together), Vennela Kishore & Vidyullekha Raman (3 films together), Brahmaji & Vidyullekha Raman (2 films together), and Ritesh Rana & Kaala Bhairava (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 21 days on a very low budget, mostly in Hyderabad.
  • Director Ritesh Rana also wrote the story, and it was his first feature film.
  • Actor Sri Simha, who plays Yesu, is the younger brother of actor Naveen Polishetty.
  • The movie's title 'Mathu Vadalara' is a playful twist on a popular Telugu phrase meaning 'What happened, brother?'
  • It was initially released directly on an OTT platform before gaining a cult following and a theatrical re-release.
  • The comedy scenes were largely improvised by the cast during filming.
  • The film uses a single background score theme that repeats in different styles to match various moods.

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