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Mario(2025)

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Telugu137 mins

Mario (2025) is a 137-minute Telugu film directed by Kalyanji Gogana. Starring Kalpika Ganesh, Mourya Siddavaram and Rakendu Mouli.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
19 December 2025
Director
Kalyanji Gogana
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 17m

Storyline

A rootless young man grappling with his past faces a pivotal moment where goals, memories, and relationships intersect. New encounters challenge his perspective, pushing him to examine his identity and future path.

A past to escape. A future to find.

Film Details

Rating
137Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date19 December 2025

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Kalpika Ganesh, Actor in Mario
Kalpika GaneshActor
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Mourya SiddavaramActor
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Rakendu MouliActor
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Madee ManepalliActor
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Anirudh SreevatsavActor
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Hebah Patel, Actor in Mario
Hebah PatelActor
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Kalyanji GoganaDirector

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Trivia

  • This is the first Telugu film directed by Kalyanji Gogana, who previously worked as an assistant director on major projects.
  • The film's title 'Mario' is a metaphor, drawing a parallel to the video game character's journey through challenging levels.
  • Principal photography took place extensively in the less-filmed coastal regions of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The lead actor reportedly spent time with local fishermen to prepare for his role as a rootless young man.
  • The soundtrack features a rare folk-instrument called the 'Gudumba', primarily used in North Coastal Andhra traditions.
  • A key scene involving a memory sequence was shot using a single, unbroken 10-minute take.
  • The film's climax was rewritten several times during production to better reflect the theme of intersecting relationships.

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