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Blade Babji(2008)

4.5/10
Telugu156 mins

Blade Babji (2008) is a 156-minute Telugu film directed by Devi Prasad. Starring Ruthika, Khayyum and Venu Madhav. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Blade Babji stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Director:Devi Prasad
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Devi Prasad
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A pickpocket and his gang rob a bank to save their slum from a builder. They hide the money, but a police station is built on the spot while they're away. To get it back, he impersonates a new police officer, leading to a series of comedic mix-ups.

A pickpocket's hidden loot is now a police station.

Film Details

4.5Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title character Blade Babji is a parody of the popular Telugu hero archetype, blending comedy with a spoof of action films.
  • Allari Naresh's performance was noted for its physical comedy, including scenes where he imitates the mannerisms of other famous actors.
  • The movie includes a direct spoof of the blockbuster 'Pokiri' by featuring a character named Krishna Manohar, a clear reference to its protagonist.
  • Director Devi Prasad is known for comedy films, and this was one of his early attempts at blending satire with a heist plot.
  • The film's setting shifts between Hyderabad and Vizag, with scenes shot in real locations like the Visakhapatnam coastline.
  • It underperformed at the box office upon release but later gained a cult following through television reruns and digital platforms.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Chakri, featuring a mix of folk and contemporary songs that included humorous lyrics fitting the plot.

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