Boni(2009)
Boni is a 2009 Telugu-language action film directed by Raj Pippalla. It stars Sumanth and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles. The story follows DD, an orphan who works for a mafia gang to fund his dream of opening a food stall. He accidentally kidnaps Pragati, a politician's daughter. The film explores class differences, love, and the pursuit of simple dreams. Ramana Gogula composed the music and produced the film. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising its attempt at a different narrative. The film was shot in 100 days due to heavy rain delays. It was released in theaters on 12 June 2009.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Raj Pippalla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
DD is an orphan with a simple dream: open a pulihora stall. To save money, he joins a mafia gang. When he accidentally kidnaps Pragati, a rich activist, everything changes. She is fighting for farmers cheated by a landlord. As they hide from the gang, they fall in love. But the mafia boss wants the ransom money. DD must fight to protect Pragati and his dream.
“One dream, one love, one chance”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Boni
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Chandramohan (12 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Jayaprakash Reddy (11 films together), Chandramohan & Sudha (10 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Satyam Rajesh (8 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Ahuti Prasad (7 films together), and Jayaprakash Reddy & Chandramohan (7 films together).
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.