Hrudaya Kaleyam(2014)
Hrudaya Kaleyam is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language parody film directed by Sai Rajesh Neelam. The film stars debutant Sampoornesh Babu in the lead role, with Guru Charan, Mahesh Kathi, and Kavya Kumar in supporting parts. The story follows a petty electronics thief who robs shops and department stores while being chased by the police. The movie intentionally uses bad acting and cringy scenes to create a self-aware comedy. It was a box office hit, releasing in 155 centres including Bengaluru. The film is notable for its honest, goofy tone that does not take itself seriously.
Hrudaya Kaleyam is streaming on Vi Movies and TV and JioHotstar.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 4 April 2014
- Director
- Steven Shankar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3h
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A clumsy petty thief steals electronics from shops and department stores. The police are hot on his trail. He tries to make easy money but every theft goes wrong. Can he escape the cops or will his luck run out?
“A thief who steals your laughter”
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Trivia
- The film's director is credited as Steven Shankar, a pseudonym for writer Sai Rajesh Neelam, referencing famous Hollywood director James Cameron.
- Lead actor Sampoornesh Babu was a complete unknown before this film, which launched him as a cult 'anti-hero' star.
- It was shot on an extremely low budget, reportedly around ₹50 lakhs, but earned over ₹10 crores, making it a huge profit.
- The movie's title 'Hrudaya Kaleyam' is a parody of the popular Telugu film 'Rudraveena' (1988), whose title song begins with those words.
- A significant portion of its box office success came from packed shows in the USA, driven by viral word-of-mouth among Telugu audiences.
- The plot humorously centers on the hero stealing electronic items like remotes and chargers to build a 'remote' to control people.
- Despite its comedic tone, the film includes an unexpected and dramatic subplot involving the hero's father and a political figure.