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Pourudu(2008)

6.5/10
Telugu145 mins

Pourudu (2008) is a 145-minute Telugu film directed by Raj Aditya. Starring M. S. Narayana, Suman Talwar and Brahmanandam. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pourudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Director:Raj Aditya
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Raj Aditya
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young man studies to become a police officer while his father works for a local crime boss. He also falls for a dance student. Meanwhile, a new police inspector arrives, determined to arrest the rival gang leaders but finds their political power makes it difficult.

A son's ambition. A father's secret. A city's war.

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Telugu film for director Raj Aditya, who previously worked as an assistant director.
  • The film's title 'Pourudu' translates to 'Soldier' in English, reflecting the protagonist's journey to become an IPS officer.
  • Actor Sumanth performed many of his own martial arts stunts in the film, drawing on prior training.
  • Kajal Agarwal's role was a last-minute casting decision after another actress reportedly dropped out.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to resemble a large industrial warehouse.
  • Despite the action genre, the film includes a subplot about classical dance, featuring a dedicated song sequence.
  • The film underperformed at the box office, which affected the director's plans for a immediate next project.

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