Chattam(2011)
Chattam is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by P.A. Arun Prasad. The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Vimala Raman in lead roles. It was produced by Natti Kumar and Tummalapalli Rama Satyanarayana under the Vishaka Talkies banner. The story follows Gowri, a corrupt police officer who is forced to investigate the murder of two wealthy industrialist's sons. The film explores themes of corruption, justice, and personal redemption. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The music was composed by M.M. Sreelekha. Chattam was released in theaters in 2011.
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- Theatrical Release
- 25 March 2011
- Director
- P. A. Arun Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A corrupt police officer named Gowri is assigned to a high-profile murder case. Two sons of a rich industrialist are dead. Gowri must work with a CB-CID officer to find the killer. But his own dark past and the powerful family's secrets stand in his way. He must choose between money and justice.
“One corrupt cop. One chance at redemption.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chattam
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Murali Sharma (4 films together), Vimala Raman & Brahmanandam (3 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Vimala Raman (2 films together), P. A. Arun Prasad & Brahmanandam (2 films together), and Brahmanandam & M. M. Srilekha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chattam' is a colloquial Telugu word for 'cheating' or 'fraud', reflecting its crime theme.
- It was one of the few Telugu films where Jagapathi Babu played a full-fledged action hero in the early 2010s.
- The movie marked the Telugu debut of actress Vimala Raman, who was primarily known for Malayalam films.
- Director P.A. Arun Prasad was also a cinematographer, and this was one of his early directorial ventures.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Chakri, known for his work in many successful Telugu films of the 2000s.
- Despite its crime genre, the film incorporated elements of family drama, which was common in Telugu cinema of that era.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and is not widely discussed among Jagapathi Babu's major hits.