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Panjaa(2011)

5.8/10
Telugu156 mins

Panjaa (2011) is a 156-minute Telugu film directed by Vishnuvardhan. Starring Pawan Kalyan, Sarah-Jane Dias and Jackie Shroff. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Panjaa stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2011.

Director:Vishnuvardhan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
9 December 2011
Director
Vishnuvardhan
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

An orphan named Jai is taken in by a gangster named Bhagwan, who gives him a new purpose. However, Jai clashes with Bhagwan's son, Munna, after Munna kills an innocent woman.

A gangster's gift becomes a deadly curse.

Film Details

5.8Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date9 December 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsJaandaar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Panjaa' refers to a claw-like weapon used by the main character, symbolizing his fierce nature.
  • Director Vishnu Varadhan previously worked as an assistant to director Shankar on the Tamil blockbuster 'Sivaji'.
  • This was the first Telugu film for actress Sarah-Jane Dias, who made her debut in Bollywood before entering South Indian cinema.
  • The movie features a cameo by actor Brahmanandam in a comedy track, which was added to lighten the intense action plot.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Bangkok, Thailand, to capture gritty urban landscapes for the gangster storyline.
  • Despite its action genre, the soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja included experimental electronic music elements uncommon in Telugu films at the time.
  • The film's climax was noted for its practical stunts, avoiding heavy CGI to maintain a raw, realistic feel.

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