Narudi Brathuku Natana(2024)
Telugu125 mins
Sathya, a self-centered aspiring actor who lacks talent, believes he is meant to be famous. After facing rejection, he sets off on a journey through Kerala to learn about emotions and life. Stranded in the village of Kadamakkudy, he meets a mysterious man named D. Salman. The people he meets and the experiences he has change him in ways he never expected.
Director:Rishikeshwar Yogi
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Narudi Brathuku Natana is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Aha Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 25 October 2024
- Director
- Rishikeshwar Yogi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Storyline
A self-centered actor with little talent thinks he's destined for fame. After constant rejection, he travels to Kerala to learn about emotions and life. Stranded in a village, he meets a mysterious man and has experiences that profoundly change him.
“A selfish actor finds his heart in a strange village.”
Film Details
125Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date25 October 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshiplove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
N
Nithin PrasannaD. Salman
→#2
S
Sruthi JayanLekha
→#3
V
Viva RaghavSatya's Friend
→#4
S
Shiva RamachandravarapuSatya
→#5
D
Dayanand ReddySatya's Father
→#6
#7F
Fahad Abdul MajeedCrew
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NyX LopezMusic
→#8
R
Rishikeshwar YogiDirector
→#9
T
T G Vishwa PrasadCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title is a Telugu phrase meaning 'The dance of life without a return ticket,' reflecting the protagonist's irreversible journey.
- Director Rishikeshwar Yogi is also a trained classical dancer, which influenced the film's emphasis on emotional expression.
- The village of Kadamakkudy in Kerala, where much of the film is set, is a real cluster of islands known for its serene backwaters.
- Actor Sathya, who plays the lead, reportedly spent time with struggling theater artists to prepare for his role as an untalented actor.
- The character D. Salman is named as a tribute to the late Malayalam actor Dilip, but the film does not directly state this connection.
- The soundtrack features a rare use of the traditional Kerala instrument 'Chenda' in a Telugu drama, blending cultural sounds.
- This was one of the few Telugu films in 2024 to be shot extensively on location in Kerala rather than using sets.