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Aithe(2003)
Telugu140 mins
Aithe (2003) is a 140-minute Telugu film directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. Starring Harsha Vardhan, Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and Pavan Malhotra. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Aithe stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.
Director:Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 April 2003
- Director
- Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A Mumbai gangster with a bounty on him hires four people to help hijack a plane so he can escape the country. The four helpers eventually figure out his real plan. It's uncertain whether his dangerous scheme will actually succeed.
“Four strangers. One hijacking. A plan that could crash.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
140Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 April 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAithe · 50 Lakhs
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
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7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days on a very tight budget.
- Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti wrote the script in only 15 days.
- It was the first major film for actors like Madhu Shalini and Harsha Vardhan.
- The movie was inspired by real-life hijacking incidents reported in the news.
- It was initially planned as a low-key release but gained popularity through word of mouth.
- The climax was shot in a real aircraft set to make it look authentic.
- The film's success helped launch Yeleti's career as a director known for thrillers.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aithe
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