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Chinnodu(2006)

6.5/10
Telugu150 mins

Chinnodu (2006) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Kanmani. Starring Ali Basha, Brahmanandam and Babloo Prithiveeraj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Chinnodu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2006.

Director:Kanmani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2006
Director
Kanmani
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Chinna was born in prison and raised by the jailor. After he accidentally kills the jailor's brother, he is sent away. When he gets out, he tries to return to his foster family, but they reject him.

Born behind bars, he's now locked out of home.

Film Details

6.5Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentityjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Chinnodu' is a colloquial term for a younger brother, reflecting the central theme of fractured family bonds.
  • Director Kanmani, also known as K. S. Ravikumar, is a prolific Tamil filmmaker, and this was one of his rare direct Telugu projects.
  • The movie's plot of a protagonist born and raised in prison mirrors themes from older Tamil films like 'Muthu' (1995).
  • Actor Srikanth, who played the lead, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this intense action drama a shift in his career.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with director Kanmani from Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic premise, the film underperformed commercially and is not widely remembered in the lead actor's filmography.
  • The jail setting for the protagonist's childhood was a key visual motif, contrasting his innocent upbringing with a harsh environment.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chinnodu

Jailer Pashupati-Chinna's friend5 films
Original Music Composer-Jailer Pashupati4 films
Actor-Chinna's friend4 films
Original Music Composer-Actor3 films
Sri Sailam-Chinna's friend3 films
Original Music Composer-Chinna's friend2 films

Frequently Asked Questions