Kantri(2008)
Kantri is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the lead role, alongside Hansika Motwani, Tanishaa, Prakash Raj, and Ashish Vidyarthi. The story follows Kranthi, an orphan who joins the underworld to earn money for his orphanage but secretly plans to avenge his parents' murder. He rises quickly in the crime empire of PR, a ruthless crime lord. The film features a 3D animated character based on N. T. Rama Rao Jr., a first for Indian cinema. Kantri received positive reviews and performed well at the box office. It was released on 9 May 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Voot, MX Player, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- Ramesh Meher
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
An orphan named Kranthi joins a crime lord's gang to earn money. But he has a secret mission: to destroy the empire from inside and avenge his parents' murder. He must navigate love, betrayal, and deadly twists to get his revenge.
“Cunning is his weapon. Revenge is his goal.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kantri
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Mukesh Rishi (26 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), and Vidhya & Brahmanandam (19 films together).
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.