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Kalidasu(2008)

6.5/10
Telugu161 mins

Kalidasu (2008) is a 161-minute Telugu film directed by G. Ravicharan Reddy. Starring Fish Venkat, Chalapathi Rao and Ajay. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Kalidasu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
G. Ravicharan Reddy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young man kills his parents' murderer as a boy and is raised by a kind woman. To support his family, he becomes a car thief. His life takes an unexpected turn when he finds a woman with a mental disability hiding in one of the cars he steals.

A stolen car holds a secret that will change his life.

Film Details

6.5Rating
161Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilylovejustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalidasu' is a reference to the legendary Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, symbolising the protagonist's transformation.
  • Director G Ravicharan Reddy made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director for several years.
  • Actress Swathi Reddy, who played the mentally challenged woman, reportedly spent time observing people with disabilities to prepare for the role.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Chakri became popular, with the song 'Nijamena' gaining particular attention on radio charts.
  • A key action sequence involving a car chase was filmed in Hyderabad's busy streets, requiring special traffic permissions.
  • The film was released alongside other major Telugu films in 2008, facing tough competition at the box office.
  • Some scenes were shot in real slum areas to authentically depict the protagonist's upbringing and environment.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalidasu

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