Maro Charitra(2010)
Maro Charitra (2010) is a Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Ravi Yadav. The film stars Varun Sandesh, Anita Galler, and Shraddha Das in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1978 classic of the same name by K. Balachander. The story follows Balu and Swapna, two young lovers from different cultural backgrounds who fight against their families' disapproval. Set primarily in the United States, the film explores themes of love, trust, and sacrifice. The music was composed by Mickey J Meyer with background score by Thaman. The film was released on 25 March 2010 and received negative reviews from critics. It was a commercial failure at the box office, earning a share of ₹12.5 crore against a budget of ₹9 crore.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Prime Video, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2010
- Director
- Ravi Yadav
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Balu is a carefree American boy who falls in love with his neighbour Swapna, an Indian girl who doesn't speak English. Their families hate each other and separate the lovers. Swapna proposes a one-year contract of silence to prove their love. When lies and misunderstandings threaten their relationship, Balu and Swapna must make a desperate choice to be together.
“Love Never Dies”
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Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1978 classic of the same name, but its story was originally adapted from the 1974 Tamil film 'Sollathaan Ninaikiren'.
- Director Ravi Yadav also served as the cinematographer, having previously worked on the Hindi film 'Race' in 2008.
- The music was a collaboration, with songs by Mickey J Meyer and the background score composed by S. Thaman.
- Lead actress Anita was a complete newcomer, making this film her acting debut.
- Despite a popular trailer, the film was a major box office failure and received largely negative reviews.
- The film's dialogues were written by noted writer Umarji Anuradha, who is known for her work in literary and film circles.
- Producer Dil Raju, a major figure in Telugu cinema, took a risk by remaking a beloved classic with a fresh cast.