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Kathanayakudu(2008)

6.5/10
Telugu146 mins

Kathanayakudu (2008) is a 146-minute Telugu film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Jagapati Babu, Shafna and Master Amal. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Kathanayakudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Balu is a devoted friend who later becomes a barber in a small village. He lives a simple, honest life there with his family. His routine is disrupted when he learns a movie starring his old friend, superstar Ashok Kumar, will be filming nearby.

A barber's simple life meets his superstar past.

Film Details

6.5Rating
146Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKathanayakudu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipfamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Nayantara, Actor in Kathanayakudu
NayantaraActor
#2
Jagapathi Babu, Actor in Kathanayakudu
Jagapathi BabuActor
#3
Rajinikanth, Actor in Kathanayakudu
RajinikanthActor
#4
J
Jagapati BabuActor
#5
S
ShafnaActor
#6
M
Master AmalActor
#7
R
Revathy SivakumarActor
#8
D
Dharmavarupu SubramanyamActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kathanayakudu' means 'hero of the story', highlighting the common man as the true protagonist.
  • This was the second collaboration between director P. Vasu and actor Balakrishna after the hit film 'Muddula Mogudu'.
  • The village name Siricilla is a real place in Telangana, adding a touch of regional authenticity to the setting.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by M. M. Keeravani, known for his work on the global hit 'RRR' years later.
  • A key plot point involves a film shoot, which mirrors Balakrishna's own real-life status as a major star in Telugu cinema.
  • The movie released alongside other major films during the festive Sankranti season, facing tough box office competition.
  • While not a major hit, the film is remembered for Balakrishna's performance as a humble barber, a departure from his usual larger-than-life roles.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kathanayakudu

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