
Tatva(2024)
Telugu58 mins
When a cash-strapped taxi driver is confronted with a moral crossroads, he grapples with the choice between maintaining his integrity or succumbing to temptation for financial survival.
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ETV Win
- Theatrical Release
- 10 October 2024
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 58m
Storyline
A taxi driver is struggling to make money. He faces a tough choice between doing the right thing and giving in to a tempting offer that could solve his money problems.
“A desperate driver. A tempting offer. What's his price?”
Film Details
58Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date10 October 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tatva' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'principle' or 'essence', reflecting the movie's core theme of moral choices.
- The lead actor, Sumanth, reportedly spent time with real taxi drivers in Hyderabad to prepare for his role.
- The movie was shot extensively in the streets of Hyderabad to capture the authentic feel of the city's traffic and daily life.
- Director Surya Vangala stated the story was inspired by observing the everyday ethical dilemmas faced by common people.
- The film's score uses minimal background music in key scenes to heighten the realism of the protagonist's internal conflict.
- It was produced on a modest budget, focusing its resources on authentic locations and performances rather than big stars or sets.
- The screenplay was workshopped for over a year, with multiple drafts focusing on the protagonist's moral dilemma.