
Kathanayakudu(2008)
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
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1



NayantaraActor
→#2
Jagapathi BabuActor
→#3
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
School Teacher-Dharmaraju's Assistant31 films →
Dharmaraju's Assistant-Shanmugam27 films →
School Teacher-Shanmugam26 films →
Actor-Dharmaraju's Assistant12 films →
School Teacher-Actor10 films →
Actor-Sridevi7 films →
School Teacher-Sridevi5 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
School Teacher-Music Composer4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Shanmugam4 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
School Teacher-Actor2 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Actor-Dharmaraju's Assistant2 films →
Actor-Sridevi2 films →
Music Composer-Shanmugam2 films →




