Ninnu Kalisaaka(2009)
Ninnu Kalisaaka is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by Siva and produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Piaa Bajpai, and Ananyaa Shah in lead roles. The story follows Abhiram, a young man who falls in love with Pooja, but faces strong opposition from her family. After being forced apart, Abhiram must fight to reunite with his true love years later. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and second chances. It was released on October 2, 2009, and received mixed to positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and performances. The film had a budget of ₹3 crore and was noted for its relatable characters and heartfelt narrative.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Siva Nageswara Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
Abhiram is a simple young man who falls in love with Pooja at first sight. Their love grows strong, but Pooja's family disapproves and forces her to marry another man. Years later, Abhiram discovers Pooja is unhappy in her marriage. He must decide whether to fight for her love one more time or let her go forever.
“Love finds a way back.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ninnu Kalisaka' translates to 'Since I Met You' in English, reflecting its romantic theme.
- It was one of the few Telugu films from that era to feature a dual love story set across India and the USA.
- The movie marked a rare collaboration between director Siva Nageshwara Rao and composer Chakri, who provided the music.
- Parts of the film were shot in the United States, which was less common for mid-budget Telugu movies in 2009.
- Actress Bindu Chandramouli, who played Deepti, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time of this release.
- The dance competition subplot highlighted the popularity of reality dance shows in Indian culture during the late 2000s.
- Despite its urban setting and youthful cast, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon release.