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Daddy(2001)
Telugu3 mins
Daddy (2001) is a 3-minute Telugu film directed by Suresh Krishna.
Director:Suresh Krishna
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3m 0
Storyline
A wealthy but naive businessman marries the woman he loves. After his friends cheat him out of his fortune, the couple's daughter dies from an illness. His wife then leaves him, leaving the man with nothing.
“A rich man loses everything—except his fight to survive.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
3Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familycorruptionlovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Suresh Krissna, who is best known for his Tamil blockbusters like 'Baashha'.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Chandamama' becoming a popular lullaby.
- Actor Rajendra Prasad played a dual role, appearing as both the father and his look-alike in a key plot twist.
- The movie was partially shot in exotic foreign locations, including Switzerland, which was uncommon for Telugu family dramas at the time.
- Despite a strong cast, the film underperformed at the box office, ending its theatrical run quickly.
- A subplot involving the daughter's heart disease was noted for its emotional portrayal, drawing audience sympathy.
- The climax scene where the protagonist confronts his friends was filmed in a single long take, showcasing the director's technical skill.