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Boni(2009)
Telugu148 mins
Boni (2009) is a 148-minute Telugu film directed by Raj Pippalla. Starring Tanikella Bharani, Ahuti Prasad and Jayaprakash Reddy. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Boni stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2009.
Director:Raj Pippalla
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Raj Pippalla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two orphans, DD and Chinna, want to honor their caretaker by opening a restaurant. To raise the money, DD joins a gang. Their plans collide when they accidentally kidnap a kind-hearted activist, Pragati, who was faking her own kidnapping to help poor farmers. The two must work together to achieve their goals.
“A mistaken kidnapping unites two hearts on a mission.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
148Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyjusticelovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Boni' refers to the Telugu word for a small, sharp tool, symbolizing the protagonist's cleverness in tricky situations.
- Director Pippalla Raj was previously known for directing short films and documentaries before making his feature debut with this movie.
- The orphanage scenes were shot at a real children's home in Hyderabad to add authenticity to the setting.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by newcomer Ravi Shankar, who later gained fame for his work in Telugu television.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the movie had a limited theatrical release, primarily targeting rural and semi-urban centers.
- The pulihora (tamarind rice) shown in the film was prepared by a local cook from Vijayawada, known for traditional Andhra recipes.
- A subplot involving a comic landlord was inspired by real-life land disputes reported in Telugu newspapers during the 2000s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Boni
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