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Life Is Beautiful(2012)

6.8/10
Telugu167 mins

Life Is Beautiful (2012) is a 167-minute Telugu film directed by Sekhar Kammula. Starring Kaushik Darbha, Amala and Anjala Zaveri. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Life Is Beautiful stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 September 2012
Director
Sekhar Kammula
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

This story follows six young friends growing up in a close-knit neighborhood. It shows their everyday lives, filled with festivals, cricket matches, and family gatherings. As they face the start of adulthood, their shared dreams and experiences make their journey together feel special.

Celebrate life's small joys with friends and family.

Film Details

6.8Rating
167Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyfriendshiploveidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Happy Days 2' because it was initially planned as a sequel to Sekhar Kammula's earlier hit 'Happy Days'.
  • The iconic 'Srimanthudu' song was originally composed for this film but was later used in Mahesh Babu's 2015 movie of the same name.
  • Actress Shagun Kaur made her Telugu film debut with this movie, playing the role of Anjali.
  • The film's soundtrack became a major hit, with the song 'Life Is Beautiful' winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
  • Sekhar Kammula shot the film extensively in the real residential colonies of Hyderabad to capture authentic middle-class life.
  • The movie features a cameo by director-actor Tanikella Bharani as a college principal, though he has no dialogue in his scene.
  • Despite its ensemble cast, the film did not feature any major established star actors at the time of its release.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Life Is Beautiful

Frequently Asked Questions