Current(2009)
'Current' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Palnati Surya Pratap. The film stars Sushanth and Sneha Ullal in the lead roles, with Brahmanandam and Tanikella Bharani in supporting parts. The story follows a carefree college student who falls in love with a practical-minded classmate, leading to a clash of life philosophies. Devi Sri Prasad composed the soundtrack, which was launched on 9 June 2009 with Nagarjuna as a special guest. The film is noted for its lighthearted tone and exploration of relationship dynamics. It was released in 2009 and is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Palnati Surya Pratap
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A happy-go-lucky college student named Sushanth believes in living only for today. He falls in love with Sneha, a girl who plans every step of her future. Their completely opposite views on life threaten to tear their relationship apart. Can love survive when two people see the world so differently?
“Love is the real current.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Current
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Raghu Babu (32 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Vennila (13 films together), and Devi Sri Prasad & Raghu Babu (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Current' refers to the protagonist's philosophy of living in the present moment, like an electric current.
- Director Palnati Surya Pratap was a former assistant to renowned Telugu director V.V. Vinayak before making his debut with this film.
- Actress Sneha Ullal, who played the female lead, was reportedly selected partly due to her resemblance to Aishwarya Rai, which was a talking point at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Chakri, included a song 'Nuvvante' that gained moderate popularity on radio channels.
- This was one of the early Telugu films shot extensively in Hyderabad's newly developed areas to showcase a modern urban setting.
- Actor Sushanth, the male lead, is the son of producer Nagendra Babu and nephew of superstar Chiranjeevi, which drew initial audience interest.
- Despite its contemporary theme, the film underperformed commercially, leading to limited theatrical screenings outside major cities.