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Kalidasu(2008)
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.
Director:G. Ravicharan Reddy
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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
Principal of College-Basha26 films →
Principal of College-Ajay13 films →
Ajay-Basha13 films →
Principal of College-Actor10 films →
Principal of College-Actor8 films →
Actor-Principal of College7 films →
Police Officer-Actor6 films →
Principal of College-Police Officer5 films →
Principal of College-Actor3 films →
Ajay-Police Officer3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Police Officer-Basha3 films →
Actor-Basha3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Basha2 films →
Principal of College-Original Music Composer2 films →
Principal of College-Actor2 films →
Actor-Basha2 films →




