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Josh(2009)
Telugu165 mins
Josh (2009) is a 165-minute Telugu film directed by Vasu Varma.
Director:Vasu Varma
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Vasu Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m 0
Storyline
A man looking for work meets a group of students who are falling into bad company. He dedicates himself completely to steering them away from these harmful influences. The story explores the reason behind his deep commitment to their well-being.
“One man's fight to save a lost generation.”
Film Details
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165Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Josh' was also the title of a 2000 Bollywood film starring Shah Rukh Khan, but the two movies have no connection in story.
- Director Vasu Varma is known for his work in television, and this was one of his few major theatrical film releases.
- Actor Jagapati Babu, who plays the lead, was reportedly chosen for his ability to portray both intensity and a guiding mentor figure.
- The movie's plot involving students and negative influences was seen as a social message film, a common theme in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around college campuses in Hyderabad to create a realistic student environment.
- The soundtrack was composed by Chakri, a popular music director known for his work in many early 2000s Telugu films.
- Despite its action-crime genres, the film emphasized a dramatic core about redemption and protecting youth.