Manorama(2009)
Manorama is a 2009 Telugu-language psychological thriller film directed by Y. Eshwara Reddy. The lead cast includes Charmme Kaur as Gilli and Nishan Nanaiah as the killer. The story follows Gilli, a young woman who uses her lip-reading ability to observe people from her apartment window overlooking Manorama cafe. Her harmless curiosity turns dangerous when she witnesses a murder plot. The film explores themes of betrayal, courage, and the risks of knowing too much. It was produced by Zee Television Network with a budget of ₹4 crore. Manorama was released on March 27, 2009 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- V Eeswar Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A bored young woman named Gilli uses her lip-reading skill to watch people at a cafe. She sees a boy who appears to be planning a murder. She decides to investigate, but the killer notices her. Now she must use her wits to survive before she becomes the next victim.
“Some secrets are better left unknown.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Vangara Eshwarreddy was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was his directorial debut.
- The movie's title 'Manorama' refers to a real-life popular café chain in Hyderabad, which served as a key filming location.
- Actress Charmy Kaur performed her own lip-reading scenes without a stunt double, after receiving brief training for the role.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Chakri, included a hit romantic song 'Neeve Neeve' that gained popularity on radio channels.
- Despite a thriller plot, the movie was marketed more as a romantic comedy, which led to mixed audience expectations.
- A subplot involving a suicide threat was considered a bold narrative choice for a mainstream Telugu film at the time.
- The climax involving a bomb was filmed with minimal visual effects, relying on practical explosives and careful timing.