Bujjigaadu(2008)
Bujjigadu is a 2008 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by K. S. Rama Rao. The film stars Prabhas in the title role, alongside Mohan Babu, Trisha, Sanjjana, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The story follows Bujji, a man who promises his childhood friend Chitti to stay away from her for twelve years. After the twelve years, he returns to find her but becomes entangled with a gangster named Machi Reddy. The film explores themes of love, patience, and family loyalty. Prabhas's performance was praised, though the film received mixed reviews. It was moderately successful at the box office and was later remade in Bangladesh as Pagla Deewana. The film was released on May 22, 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 2008
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Bujji promises his childhood love Chitti to stay away from her for twelve years. When he returns, he gets caught in a gang war and must kill a man named Sivanna. But Sivanna turns out to be Chitti's brother. Bujji must choose between his love and his mission.
“A promise that lasts twelve years.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bujjigaadu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Sunil Varma (27 films together), Ajay & Brahmaji (13 films together), Ajay & Sunil Varma (13 films together), M. S. Narayana & Brahmaji (11 films together), Puri Jagannadh & M. S. Narayana (10 films together), and Brahmaji & Sunil Varma (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with a different title, 'Made in Chennai', but was later renamed to 'Bujjigaadu' to appeal to Telugu audiences.
- This was one of the few Puri Jagannadh films where the hero, played by Prabhas, sports a clean-shaven look for most of the runtime.
- Actress Neha Sharma made her Telugu debut with this film, but her voice was dubbed by another artist.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed set resembling a Chennai slum.
- A popular item song, 'Chamak Cham', was reused from the director's earlier Hindi film 'Fight Club: Members Only'.
- The film underperformed at the box office, which was unusual for a Prabhas and Puri Jagannadh combination at that time.
- Some comedy scenes were improvised on set by Brahmanandam, who played a key supporting role.