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Vishnu(2003)

6.8/10
Telugu155 mins

Vishnu (2003) is a 155-minute Telugu film directed by Shaji Kailas. Starring Chitram Seenu, Manchu Vishnu and Jayasudha. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Vishnu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.

Director:Shaji Kailas
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 September 2003
Director
Shaji Kailas
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Two childhood friends, Vishnu and Vaishnavi, are separated for fifteen years. When Vishnu finds her again, he hides his identity to try and win her affection for who he is now. This leads to misunderstandings after Vaishnavi discovers the truth.

A second chance at love, hidden by a secret.

Film Details

6.8Rating
155Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 September 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVishnu · Vishnu The He Man

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Vishnu' but was later changed to 'Vishnu Sena' for its release in some regions.
  • This was the only Telugu film directed by noted Malayalam filmmaker Shaji Kailas, known for his action thrillers.
  • Actress Laya, who played Vaishnavi, was primarily a dancer and this was one of her few leading roles in Telugu cinema.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who was a frequent collaborator with actor Vishnu's family.
  • A key promotional element was the on-screen reunion of actor Vishnu and actress Laya after their previous film 'Takari Donga'.
  • The plot involving childhood separation and hidden identity is a recurring theme in many early 2000s Telugu family dramas.
  • Despite the star cast, the film had a relatively low-key release compared to other major films of that year.

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