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Abhimanyu(2003)
Telugu141 mins
Abhimanyu (2003) is a 141-minute Telugu film directed by A Mallikarjun. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Abhimanyu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.
Director:A Mallikarjun
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 November 2003
- Director
- A Mallikarjun
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A college student named Abhimanyu falls in love with a classmate named Sairabanu. Her father strongly disapproves of their relationship. Despite this opposition, Abhimanyu is determined to stay with her.
“Love defies all odds.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
141Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 7+Certificate
Release Date12 November 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyrevengeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Abhimanyu' is a reference to a heroic warrior from the Indian epic Mahabharata, mirroring the protagonist's determined fight for love.
- This was one of the early major films for actress Sneha, who played Sairabanu, after her successful debut in Tamil cinema.
- Director Teja initially considered a different actor for the lead role before finalizing Srikanth, who was a popular television anchor at the time.
- A key song from the film, 'Nuvve Nuvve', became a chartbuster and is still remembered for its melody and picturization.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, including at real college campuses to capture a youthful atmosphere.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately well at the box office, especially in the B and C center theaters.
- The conflict in the story draws loosely on real societal issues of inter-religious relationships that were topical in the early 2000s.




