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Kantri(2008)

6.1/10
Telugu150 mins

Kantri (2008) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Ramesh Meher. Starring Jr. NTR, Hansika Motwani and Tanisha Mukherjee. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Kantri stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Director:Ramesh Meher
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Ramesh Meher
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

An NRI man returns to his village to help but is betrayed and killed by a corrupt businessman. The hero, Kantri, infiltrates the businessman's gang to earn money for his orphanage. He also falls for a girl who initially dislikes him.

A hero rises to avenge his family and save his village.

Film Details

6.1Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kantri' is a stylized spelling of 'Country', reflecting the hero's patriotic and rural roots.
  • This was the first time director Meher Ramesh collaborated with actor Jr. NTR, who was known for his energetic dance moves.
  • A major action sequence was filmed at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, one of the world's largest film studio complexes.
  • The movie featured a cameo appearance by veteran actor M.S. Narayana in a comedic role, a common element in Telugu films of that era.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film's soundtrack by Mani Sharma was popular, especially the song 'Chilipiga'.
  • Actress Hansika Motwani, who played the female lead, was primarily known for Tamil films at the time.
  • The climax fight scene involved elaborate stunts and was shot over several days to achieve the desired scale.

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