
Happy Birthday(2022)
Telugu42 minsdirect-to-OTT
Happy Birthday (2022) is a 42-minute Telugu film directed by Ritesh Rana. Starring Lavanya Tripathi, Naresh Agastya and Vennela Kishore. With a well-received audience rating of 7.4/10 and a average box office verdict at the box office.
Director:Ritesh Rana
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 8 July 2022
- Director
- Ritesh Rana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 42m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A group of strangers gathers at a fancy hotel for different reasons. This happens right after a new law lets people carry guns. Their crazy time together slowly shows what each person is really after.
“A hotel full of secrets. Now everyone's armed.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
42Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date8 July 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionsurvivalidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Happy Birthday
Cast reunions in this film: Lavanya Tripathi & Vennela Kishore (4 films together), and Vennela Kishore & Satya (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's plot was inspired by a real-life 2017 Indian law that allowed citizens to apply for gun licenses more easily.
- Director Ritesh Rana is also a popular Telugu television host, known for shows like 'Dhee' and 'Jabardasth'.
- The entire movie takes place over a single night and was mostly shot inside a single hotel set.
- Actress Siri Hanmanth, who plays a key role, had to perform her own stunts for several action sequences.
- The film's release was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic before finally premiering in 2022.
- A special comedy track involving a character obsessed with social media was improvised during filming.
- The movie features a cameo by popular comedian Prudhvi Raj, though his role is uncredited in the promotions.



