Paisa(2014)
Paisa is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Nani as Prakash and Catherine Tresa as Noor. The story is set in Hyderabad's Old City and revolves around ₹50 crores in black money hidden in a car. The film explores themes of greed, corruption, and the power of money. It received mixed reviews upon release and was a box office flop. The film was certified 'A' by the censor board for excessive violence and profanity. It released worldwide on 7 February 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Aha, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 7 February 2014
- Director
- Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young model named Prakash accidentally steals a car containing ₹50 crores in black money. The cash belongs to a corrupt politician who will do anything to get it back. Prakash must survive gangsters, corrupt cops, and his own greed to save the girl he loves.
“Money makes the world go crazy”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Paisa' was chosen to reflect the central theme of money and ambition in the story.
- Director Krishna Vamsi is known for his unique style, and this film marked a return to a more commercial, mass-friendly format for him.
- Actress Catherine Tresa, who played Sweety, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time, having debuted just a year earlier.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Sampath Raj in a key supporting role, adding to the ensemble cast.
- Parts of the film were shot in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, capturing urban and coastal settings to match the narrative's journey.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anoop Rubens, who was a frequent collaborator with Krishna Vamsi during that period.
- Despite its commercial elements, the film did not perform strongly at the box office, which was seen as a setback for the director.