Nippu(2012)
Nippu is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Gunasekhar and produced by YVS Chowdary. The film stars Ravi Teja as Surya, a gym owner who fights local gangsters, alongside Deeksha Seth, Srikanth, and Rajendra Prasad. The story follows Surya's desperate race against time to save his best friend Sriram from a death sentence in Saudi Arabia for a murder he did not commit. The only way to free Sriram is to obtain a forgiveness signature from the victim's father, who is Surya's arch-enemy. The film blends family drama, romance, and action sequences. It received mixed reviews for its predictable plot and routine treatment. Nippu was released on February 17, 2012, in theaters across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- aha, JioHotstar, MX Player, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 17 February 2012
- Director
- Gunasekhar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Surya runs a gym and helps people in trouble. His best friend Sriram is arrested in Saudi Arabia for killing his girlfriend. Sriram is innocent, but the court sentences him to death. Surya must get a signature from the girl's father to save him. The father is Raja Goud, the most dangerous gangster in the city.
“The fire of friendship never dies”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nippu
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Brahmanandam & Ravi Teja (23 films together), Srikanth & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Brahmanandam (13 films together), Brahmanandam & Sarvesh Murari (8 films together), and Bhavana & Brahmanandam (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a sequel to the 2005 movie 'Anukokunda Oka Roju', but the script evolved into a standalone action drama.
- Director Gunasekhar shot a major action sequence in a real, functioning salt pan, which was a challenging and visually unique location.
- Ravi Teja performed many of his own stunts for the film, including a risky fight scene on a moving vehicle.
- The movie's title 'Nippu' translates to 'Steam' in English, symbolizing the protagonist's rising anger and energy.
- A special set replicating a Middle Eastern marketplace was built in Hyderabad for the Saudi Arabia portions of the story.
- The film's soundtrack by S. Thaman included a promotional song that became popular in gyms and workout centers.
- Despite its action plot, the movie incorporates comedy tracks involving Brahmanandam and Srinivasa Reddy to balance the tone.