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Lovely(2012)

6.5/10
Telugu148 mins

Lovely (2012) is a 148-minute Telugu film directed by Jaya B. Starring Aadi, Shanvi Srivastava and Gopalakrishna Paruchuri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Lovely stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.

Director:Jaya B
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 March 2012
Director
Jaya B
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Two friends who met online get nervous about meeting in person, so they each send a friend to go instead. Those two friends, Akash and Lavanya, fall in love at first sight. However, Lavanya's father disapproves of their relationship because he doesn't like Akash's attitude.

When a shy online romance leads to an unexpected love story.

Film Details

6.5Rating
148Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date30 March 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Lovely' was inspired by the lead character Lavanya's nickname, which becomes a key plot point.
  • Director Jaya B initially planned to cast a different actor for the role of Akash but eventually chose Aadi after seeing his audition.
  • The movie was shot in just 25 days on a very tight budget, mostly in and around Hyderabad.
  • Vennela Kishore's role as a Facebook addict was considered a fresh and relatable comic portrayal at the time.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anup Rubens, included a song that became popular on local radio stations despite the film's modest release.
  • This was one of the early Telugu films to prominently feature social media (Facebook) as a central driver of the plot.
  • Actor Rajendra Prasad, who plays the strict father, was praised for adding depth to a role that could have been a simple villain.

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