Bhala Thandanana(2022)
Bhala Thandanana (2022) is a 134-minute Telugu film directed by Chaitanya Dantuluri. Starring Ayyappa P. Sharma, Catherine Tresa and Ramachandra Raju. With a rating of 6.6/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, JioHotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 6 May 2022
- Director
- Chaitanya Dantuluri
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A journalist investigates a series of brutal murders. Her search for the truth leads her to a shocking discovery about her own boyfriend, who works as an accountant.
“Her investigation leads to the man she loves.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhala Thandanana
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Srinivasa Reddy (9 films together), Mani Sharma & Posani Krishna Murali (7 films together), Sree Vishnu & Srikanth Iyengar (6 films together), Sree Vishnu & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together), Ravi Varma & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Satya (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhala Thandanana' is a phrase from a popular Telugu folk song, hinting at a hidden past.
- Director Chaitanya Dantuluri also co-wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life investigative journalism cases.
- Actress Priyanka Jawalkar, who plays the journalist, performed many of her own stunts during the action sequences.
- The movie was primarily shot in and around Hyderabad, using real office and urban locations for authenticity.
- It features a cameo by a well-known Telugu news anchor, adding to the film's journalistic atmosphere.
- The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who incorporated subtle thriller motifs to build suspense.
- Despite its 2022 release, the film's script was reportedly in development for nearly three years prior.