John Appa Rao 40 plus(2008)
John Appa Rao 40 plus is a 2008 Indian Telugu comedy-thriller film directed by Kuchipudi Venkat. The film stars Krishna Bhagavan in a dual role as Appa Rao, a fashion designer, and John, an ISI agent. Simran plays Pravalika, a wealthy woman who becomes involved in the plot. The supporting cast includes Jeeva, Shankar Melkote, Satyam Rajesh, and Vasu Inturi. The story follows Appa Rao, a 40-year-old bachelor, whose life turns chaotic when a terrorist look-alike uses his identity. The film blends comedy with mistaken identity and action. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who noted the double meaning dialogues and weak screenplay. The soundtrack features remixes of old Telugu hits. The film was released on 20 March 2008 and is available on streaming platforms like Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- Venkat Kuchipudi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m 0
Storyline
Appa Rao is a 40-year-old fashion designer who dreams of love and success. When a beautiful woman named Pravalika enters his life, he thinks his luck has changed. But a terrorist named John, who looks exactly like him, is on a deadly mission. John uses Appa Rao's identity to hide from the police. Appa Rao must fight to clear his name and stop the terrorist before it's too late.
“Two faces, one destiny.”
