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Nachavule(2008)

5.5/10
Telugu•159 mins•theatrical•

Nachavule is a 2008 Indian Telugu romantic comedy film directed by Ravi Babu and produced by Ramoji Rao. The film stars Tanish and Maadhavi Latha in their lead acting debuts, with Raksha and Y. Kasi Viswanath in supporting roles. The story follows Luv Kumar, a young man in Hyderabad who believes that getting one girlfriend will lead to many more. He befriends Anu but takes her love for granted, leading to heartbreak and a series of events that force him to confront his immaturity. The film is notable for its witty dialogues, refreshing direction, and a hard-hitting message about valuing relationships. It was commercially successful and won three Nandi Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Raksha. The music was composed by Shekar Chandra. Nachavule was released on 19 December 2008.

Director:Ravi Babu
Filmed In:Hyderabad
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Ravi Babu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 39m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Luv Kumar thinks the first girlfriend is the hardest to get. After that, he believes, girls will come flooding in. He meets Anu and uses her as a stepping stone. But when his lies break her heart and a leaked video humiliates her, Luv must learn the hard way that love is not a game.

“Love is not a floodgate.”

Film Details

5.5Rating
159Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InHyderabad

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Tanish, Actor in Nachavule
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Madhavi Latha, Actor in Nachavule
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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 21 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
  • Director Ravi Babu is better known for thrillers, making this teen romance an unusual choice for him.
  • The lead actor Tanish was a popular VJ on MTV at the time, and this was one of his few major film roles.
  • The movie's title 'Nachavule' is a colloquial Telugu term of endearment meaning 'dancer'.
  • It was one of the early Telugu films to focus almost entirely on teenage romance and urban youth culture.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained a cult following on television channels.
  • Actress Madhavi Latha, who played Anu, largely stepped away from acting after this film.

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