Vaana was directed by M.S. Raju and released in 2008. M.S. Raju is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Vaana stars Krishnudu alongside Meera Chopra, Vinay, Diganth, Jayasudha, Ajay. The film marks a collaboration between Krishnudu and director M.S. Raju within Telugu cinema.

Is Vaana worth watching?

Vaana holds a rating of 6.5/10.

Is Vaana suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Vaana holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Vaana(2008)

6.5/10

Telugu•155 mins•theatrical•Updated 8 May 2026

Vaana is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed and produced by M. S. Raju. The film stars Vinay Rai in his Telugu debut and Meera Chopra as the lead pair. Suman, Jayasudha, Naresh, Seetha, and Diganth appear in supporting roles. The story follows Abhiram, a young man who falls in love with Nandini, a woman already engaged to another man. Set against the backdrop of Araku and Jog Falls, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice and unrequited love. The music was composed by debutant Kamalakar, with lyrics by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. The film is a remake of the Kannada blockbuster Mungaru Male. It received mixed-to-negative reviews and was a box-office flop. The film was later dubbed in Tamil as Gnabagangal Thalattum in 2013.

Director:M.S. Raju

Filmed In:Araku, Jog Falls

Occasion:Sankranthi 2008

Mood:

emotionalupliftingromantic

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 1 January 2008
Director: M.S. Raju
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2h 35m
Rating: 6.5/10

Storyline

Abhiram falls in love with Nandini at first sight. But Nandini is already engaged to Gautam. Abhiram tries to win her heart, but her father's health and her duty stand in the way. He must decide between fighting for his love or sacrificing it for her happiness.

“Love that rains, then fades.”

Film Details

6.5Rating

155Minutes

TeluguLanguage

UCertificate

Release Date1 January 2008

Release Typetheatrical

OccasionSankranthi 2008

Also Known AsVaana

Filmed InAraku, Jog Falls

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionalupliftingromantic

Themes

loveidentityfamilyfriendship

Tonepoetic

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitylight

Audiencemass

Best Withwith-partner

Violence1

Emotion4

Humor2

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Suman TalwarActor

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M.S. RajuDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaana

Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & M. S. Narayana (8 films together), Jayasudha & M. S. Narayana (8 films together), Ajay & Naresh (4 films together), Seetha & M. S. Narayana (4 films together), Ajay & Jayasudha (3 films together), and Jayasudha & Naresh (3 films together).

Trivia

The film is a remake of the Kannada blockbuster 'Mungaru Male', which was a major cultural phenomenon.
It marked the Telugu debut of actress Meera Chopra, cousin of famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.
Director M.S. Raju also produced the film under his banner, Sumanth Art Productions.
The original Kannada film's iconic rain theme was recreated by debutant music composer Kamalakar.
The film was dubbed into Tamil as 'Gnabagangal Thaalattum' to reach a wider audience.
Despite being a remake, it did not achieve the same massive success as the original Kannada version.
The title 'Vaana' directly translates to 'Rain', central to the film's romantic plot and mood.