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Chanakyudu(2012)

4.5/10
Telugu111 mins

Chanakyudu (2012) is a 111-minute Telugu film directed by G. Srinivas. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Chanakyudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.

Director:G. Srinivas
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 November 2012
Director
G. Srinivas
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 51m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A woman dreams of marrying into a large family and falls for a man named Chanakya, but he ignores her. The situation changes dramatically when Chanakya's family is murdered, a crime connected to the woman's past.

A dream wedding hides a deadly secret.

Film Details

4.5Rating
111Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date30 November 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Chanakya' but was later renamed 'Chanakyudu' to avoid confusion with other projects.
  • Director Siva Nageswara Rao chose to shoot key scenes in Hyderabad's old city to capture authentic joint family settings.
  • Actress Ishitha, who played Swapna, was a popular television anchor before making her film debut with this movie.
  • The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too abrupt.
  • A special song sequence featuring traditional Telugu wedding rituals was added to emphasize the joint family theme.
  • The movie's release was delayed by several months due to post-production changes in the murder mystery plot.
  • It was one of the few Telugu films in 2012 to blend a romantic storyline with a sudden crime thriller twist.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chanakyudu

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