Chirutha(2007)
Chirutha is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. The film stars Ram Charan and Neha Sharma in their debut roles, alongside Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sayaji Shinde. The story follows Charan, a young man who seeks vengeance against crime lord Mattu Bhai for murdering his parents. The plot involves Charan's journey from prison to Bangkok, where he falls in love with Sanjana while plotting his revenge. The film is known for its high-energy action sequences and Ram Charan's dance performances. It received positive reviews and was a commercial success, setting a record as the highest-grossing Telugu film for a debut actor at the time. The film was released worldwide on 27 September 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Charan's father is killed by crime lord Mattu Bhai. To pay for his mother's surgery, Charan goes to prison for a crime he did not commit. Twelve years later, he is released and travels to Bangkok to kill Mattu Bhai. There, he meets Sanjana, a rich girl who changes his life. But his past and her father stand in the way of love and revenge.
“Revenge is a wild ride.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chirutha
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), and Prakash Raj & M. S. Narayana (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chirutha' means 'leopard cub' in Telugu, symbolizing the hero's fierce yet young character.
- This was the first Telugu film for actress Neha Sharma, who made her acting debut with this movie.
- Director Puri Jagannadh initially planned to cast another actor but finalized Ram Charan after being impressed by his screen test.
- The song 'Chirutha' was filmed in Bangkok, marking one of the few times a Telugu film shot a major number there at that time.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to resemble a factory, which was considered expensive for its time.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a commercial success and helped establish Ram Charan as a leading actor.
- The background score reused themes from the director's earlier hit 'Pokiri', as both films had the same music composer, Mani Sharma.