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Johnny(2003)

7.4/10
Telugu178 mins

Johnny (2003) is a 178-minute Telugu film directed by Pawan Kalyan. Starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai and Raghuvaran. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Johnny stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.

Director:Pawan Kalyan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 April 2003
Director
Pawan Kalyan
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 58m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A martial arts coach enters fights to win prize money. He needs the cash to pay for his wife's treatment, as she has blood cancer.

Fighting for love against all odds.

Film Details

7.4Rating
178Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 April 2003
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivallovefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Johnny' but was later renamed 'Johnny' after the lead character's name.
  • Pawan Kalyan performed most of his own stunts, including the fight scenes, without a body double.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ramana Gogula, who was known for his experimental music in Telugu cinema.
  • It was one of the few Telugu films at the time to address the issue of medical financial struggles in a mainstream action drama.
  • The film faced delays in release due to production issues, which affected its initial box office performance.
  • A key fight scene was shot in a real martial arts training center to add authenticity to the coach's background.
  • The role of the wife was played by Renu Desai, who later married Pawan Kalyan in real life.

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