Ghani(2022)
Telugu151 minsdirect-to-OTT
A sports drama film directed by Kiran Korrapati, starring Varun Tej in the lead role.
Director:Kiran Korrapati
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Ghani is streaming on JioHotstar and Airtel Xstream Play (aha) since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play (aha)
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 2022
- Director
- Kiran Korrapati
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A young boxer trains hard for years to reach his dream in sports. Suddenly, his life takes a very difficult and unexpected turn that changes everything for him.
“A fighter's dream takes a brutal turn.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
151Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date8 April 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
NareshActor
→#2Varun TejGhani
→#3Saiee ManjrekarActress
→#4A
A Rajiv KumarSupporting Actor
→#5Jagapathi BabuSupporting Actor
→#6Lahari ShariSupporting Actress
→#7N
Nadhiya MoiduSupporting Actress
→#8Naveen ChandraSupporting Actor
→#9S
Snigdha BawaSupporting Actor
→#10Sunil ShettySupporting Actor
→#11K
Kiran KorrapatiDirector
→#12
S
Sidhu MuddaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghani
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Naresh (14 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Jagapathi Babu (10 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Thaman (8 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Thaman (4 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Naresh (3 films together), and Nadhiya & Naresh (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Boxer' before being renamed 'Ghani'.
- Varun Tej trained for over a year in boxing and mixed martial arts for his role.
- The movie's climax fight was shot in a specially constructed ring in Hyderabad.
- Director Kiran Korrapati drew inspiration from real-life Indian boxing champions.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Sam C.S., known for his work in Tamil cinema.
- Ghani had a theatrical release but also premiered on Netflix shortly after.
- Suniel Shetty's role as a coach was his first major appearance in a Telugu film in years.