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Nenu(2004)
Telugu145 mins
Nenu (2004) is a 145-minute Telugu film directed by E. Sathi Babu. Starring Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rajiv Kanakala and Venkateswara Rao Paruchuri. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Nenu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2004.
Director:E. Sathi Babu
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2004
- Director
- E. Sathi Babu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A shy orphan raised by a priest goes to college and struggles to fit in. While most students ignore him, one kind girl becomes his friend. He develops feelings for her, but she falls for someone else in their class.
“An outcast finds love, but not with the one who sees him.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date14 April 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Allari NareshActor
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Veda ShastryActor
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AbhishekActor
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Kota Srinivasa RaoActor
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Rajiv KanakalaActor
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Venkateswara Rao ParuchuriActor
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E. Sathi BabuDirector
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E. Satti BabuDirector
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C. RamprasadCrew
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ArchanaActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Nenu' means 'I' in Telugu, reflecting the protagonist's introspective journey.
- Director E. Sathi Babu was known for low-budget films, and this was one of his few mainstream attempts.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, including at a real church and college campus.
- It released alongside bigger films and had a limited theatrical run, making it a lesser-known work.
- The plot draws loose inspiration from the concept of an orphan genius, a theme seen in some Western dramas.
- The soundtrack by Koti included a song that gained mild radio play but wasn't a major hit.
- Lead actor Tarun was already a star, but this film did not achieve the commercial success of his earlier hits.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nenu