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Zebra(2024)

7.0/10
Telugu164 mins

Surya is a street-smart bank employee, in a bid to protect his loved one, gets entangled in a complex multi-crore scam. He must do whatever it takes to prove his innocence.

Director:Eashvar Karthic
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Prime Video, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
22 November 2024
Director
Eashvar Karthic
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 44m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Surya works at a bank and is clever about life on the streets. To keep someone he loves safe, he gets caught up in a massive financial scam worth millions. Now he must fight to clear his name and prove he is innocent.

Innocent man. Massive scam. No way out.

Film Details

7.0Rating
164Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date22 November 2024
Also Known AsSatyaDev26 · Dhananjay26 · Dhananjay 26

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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DhananjayAdhitya
#2
Priya Bhavani Shankar, Actor in Zebra
Priya Bhavani ShankarSwathi
#3
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Satya"Buddy" Bob
#4
Ramachandra Raju, Actor in Zebra
Ramachandra RajuC.M
#5
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Surya Bhagawan DasA Don
#6
Satyadev Kancharana, Actor in Zebra
Satyadev KancharanaSurya
#7
Sathyaraj, Actor in Zebra
Sathyaraj"A to Y" Baba
#8
S
Sunil VarmaMG
#9
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Jeniffer Piccinato"Snake" Sheela
#10
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Amrutha IyengarAaradhya
#11
E
Eashvar KarthicDirector
#12
D
Dinesh SundaramCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Zebra

Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Sunil Varma (2 films together), and Sunil Varma & Sameer Hasan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Zebra' is a metaphor for the protagonist's dual nature, blending innocence and cunning like the animal's stripes.
  • Director Eashvar Karthic drew inspiration from real-life financial scams reported in Indian news to shape the plot.
  • Lead actor Surya performed his own stunts in several action sequences, including a high-speed chase scene in Hyderabad.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Hyderabad's old city areas to capture authentic urban street settings.
  • A special team of dialect coaches helped actors perfect the local Telugu slang used by street-smart characters.
  • The film's climax was rewritten multiple times to heighten the thriller elements and maintain suspense.
  • It features a cameo by a popular Telugu comedian in a serious role, marking a departure from his usual style.

Frequently Asked Questions