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Venkatadri Express(2013)

7.3/10
Telugu127 mins

Venkatadri Express (2013) is a 127-minute Telugu film directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. Starring Saptagiri, Rakul Preet Singh and M. S. Narayana. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Venkatadri Express stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2013.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 November 2013
Director
Merlapaka Gandhi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A strict retired headmaster threatens to banish any family member who makes 100 mistakes. His son Sundeep has 99 mistakes and gets left behind when he misses a train to his brother's wedding. He must catch up to the train to hide his error and avoid being thrown out of the family.

One mistake could cost him his family.

Film Details

7.3Rating
127Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 November 2013
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familysurvivalidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Merlapaka Gandhi was inspired by a real-life incident where he missed a train to Tirupati.
  • Actor Sundeep Kishan performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he hangs from a moving train.
  • The movie was shot in a mix of real locations and sets, with the train sequences filmed on actual railway tracks.
  • It was produced on a modest budget but became a surprise box office hit, running for over 50 days in theaters.
  • The character Ram Murthy, the strict father, was played by veteran actor Naresh, who is known for similar roles.
  • A subplot involving a stolen phone was added to increase the thriller elements beyond the main comedy storyline.
  • The film's success helped launch director Merlapaka Gandhi's career, leading to more Telugu projects.

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