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Hi Nanna(2023)

8.0/10
Telugu122 minstheatrical

In the world of Telugu cinema, the film \"Hi Nanna\" stars Natural Star Nani and Mrinal Thakur. This movie, which marks Souryuv's directorial debut, has a pan-India appeal and also features Baby Kiara Khanna in the role of Nani's daughter. A recent teaser for \"Hi Nanna\" has been unveiled, offering a glimpse of the father-daughter relationship, a captivating love story, and the importance of family values. Notably, the on-screen chemistry between Mrinal Thakur and Nani, especially in their romantic scenes, has left a strong impression. The film promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining blend of love, life, and family emotions.

Director:Shouryuv
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
7 December 2023
Director
Shouryuv
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A six-year-old girl with a serious illness lives with her devoted single father. She runs away with her dog to find out about her missing mother. Her journey leads her to a kind woman, which brings surprising truths to light and connects their lives.

A little girl's search for her mother changes everything.

Film Details

8.0Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 December 2023
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNani 30 · Hi Naana · Hi Paapa · Hi Papa · Hi Naanna

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Hi Nanna

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Jayaram (9 films together), Nassar & Shruti Haasan (3 films together), Nani & Nassar (2 films together), and Nassar & Priyadarshi Pullikonda (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Hi Nanna' is a common Telugu phrase meaning 'Hi Dad', reflecting the central father-daughter relationship.
  • Director Shouryuv made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several projects.
  • The young actress who plays Mahi, Kiara Khanna, was selected from over 500 children during a nationwide audition process.
  • The dog character Pluto is a Labrador Retriever, a breed often chosen in films for its friendly and loyal on-screen presence.
  • Parts of the film were shot in the scenic hill station of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, known for its tea gardens and misty landscapes.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, marked his debut in Telugu cinema after working in Malayalam films.
  • The story explores cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder, which is a rare subject for mainstream Indian family dramas.

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