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Ninnu Choodalani(2001)

4.3/10
Telugu•156 mins•theatrical•

Ninnu Choodalani is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. R. Prathap. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Raveena Rajput in their debut lead roles. The story follows Venu, a teenager who falls in love with Siri at first sight during Holi, but their families are bitter business rivals. The film features veteran actors K. Viswanath and Kaikala Satyanarayana as the warring grandfathers. The music, composed by S. A. Rajkumar, was the most praised element of the film. The movie received negative reviews for its weak screenplay and performances, and it was not commercially successful. It was released on May 23, 2001 in India.

Director:Pratap
Filmed In:Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Shimla
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
1 January 2001
Director
Pratap
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 36m
Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

Venu, a carefree teenager, falls in love with Siri the moment he sees her during Holi. He puts up a huge hoarding with her photo to find her. But their families are bitter rivals who own competing sweet shops. Venu and Siri must fight family hatred and separation to be together.

“Love that defies a family feud”

Film Details

4.3Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleనిన్ను చూడాలని
Filmed InRamoji Film City, Hyderabad, Shimla

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyrevengefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Jr. NTR, Actor in Ninnu Choodalani
Jr. NTRActor
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Raveena RajputActor
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K. ViswanathSiva Reddy
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Shivaji RajaVenu's uncle
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N.T. Rama Rao Jr.Venu Reddy
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Sudhakar, Actor in Ninnu Choodalani
SudhakarActor
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RallapalliActor
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AnnapoornaVenu's grandmother
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Kanta RaoActor
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Kaikala Satyanarayana, Actor in Ninnu Choodalani
Kaikala SatyanarayanaSahadeva Reddy
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PratapDirector
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V. R. PrathapDirector
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Ramoji Rao, Producer in Ninnu Choodalani
Ramoji RaoCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ninnu Choodalani

Cast reunions in this film: Sudhakar & Kaikala Satyanarayana (7 films together), Annapoorna & Kaikala Satyanarayana (5 films together), and Sudhakar & Ramoji Rao (2 films together).

Sudhakar
SudhakarActor
7th time
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala SatyanarayanaActor
Sudhakar × Kaikala Satyanarayana — 7 films together →
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AnnapoornaActor
5th time
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala SatyanarayanaActor
Annapoorna × Kaikala Satyanarayana — 5 films together →
Sudhakar
SudhakarActor
2nd time
Ramoji Rao
Ramoji RaoProducer
Sudhakar × Ramoji Rao — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This was the debut film for both lead actors, Raja and Reema Sen, in Telugu cinema.
  • The film's music was composed by Mani Sharma, who was a very popular composer at the time.
  • A key plot point involves a 'love letter' that causes major confusion between the families.
  • The movie's title translates to 'When I Saw You', hinting at the love-at-first-sight theme.
  • It was one of several early 2000s films exploring romantic stories set against family feuds.
  • The director, V.R. Prathap, had previously worked mostly as an assistant director.
  • Despite new leads, the film featured veteran actors like Giri Babu and Sudha in supporting roles.

Frequently Asked Questions