Mr. Perfect(2011)
Mr. Perfect is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Dasaradh and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles. It follows Vicky, a video game company owner in Australia who refuses to compromise in life, and his journey to understand the value of adjustment in love after breaking his engagement with the traditional Priya. The film was praised for its clean family-oriented storytelling and strong performances. It won the Nagi Reddy Memorial Award for Best Telugu Family Entertainer of 2011. Mr. Perfect was released theatrically on 22 April 2011 and later dubbed into Hindi as No.1 Mr. Perfect.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Hotstar, MX Player, Sun Nxt, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2011
- Director
- Dasaradh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Vicky runs a video game company in Australia and believes in never compromising. His parents arrange his marriage with Priya, a traditional doctor. When he discovers Priya is changing herself for him, he breaks the engagement. He then meets Maggie, who shares his no-compromise attitude, but must win over her family to marry her.
“Love means learning to bend.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mr. Perfect
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Prakash Raj & Sayaji Shinde (14 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Brahmanandam (13 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Prakash Raj (7 films together), and Brahmanandam & Prabhas (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mr. Perfect' was inspired by a popular nickname for the lead actor, Prabhas, among his fans and film circles.
- A key song, 'Chali Chaliga,' was shot in the scenic Swiss Alps, marking one of the early Telugu songs filmed extensively at that location.
- Director Dasaradh initially planned to make the film with a different male lead but changed his mind after being impressed by Prabhas's previous romantic roles.
- The movie subtly references the classic Telugu film 'Manmadhudu' in its theme of a perfectionist learning to accept flaws in relationships.
- Actress Kajal Aggarwal performed most of her dance sequences for the songs despite having a shoulder injury during the shooting schedule.
- The comedy track involving Tanikella Bharani and Rao Ramesh was largely improvised during the filming to add natural humor.
- Though a moderate box office success, the film gained a strong cult following over the years for its music and relatable relationship conflicts.