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Boni(2009)

6.5/10
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

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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.

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