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Sarangadhariya(2024)

Telugu150 mins

Krishna's family deals with sons' unemployment, daughter's marriage prospects. A hidden secret emerges, challenging their unity. They navigate this crisis while reflecting societal issues.

Director:Padmarao Abbisetti
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
31 August 2024
Director
Padmarao Abbisetti
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m

Storyline

A family struggles with their sons' joblessness and their daughter's search for a husband. A long-hidden secret then comes out, threatening to tear them apart. They must face this crisis while also dealing with wider problems in their society.

A family secret threatens to tear them apart.

Film Details

150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date31 August 2024

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Harsha Vardhan, Actor in Sarangadhariya
Harsha VardhanActor
#2
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Yashaswini SrinivasAnu
#3
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Raja RavindraActor
#4
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Neela Priya DevulapalliActor
#5
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Mohammad MoinActor
#6
M
Mohit PedadaActor
#7
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L. V. PrasadActor
#8
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Madhulatha ReddyActor
#9
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Shiva RamachandravarapuActor
#10
Srikanth Iyengar, Actor in Sarangadhariya
Srikanth IyengarActor
#11
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Padmarao AbbisettiDirector

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sarangadhariya

Cast reunions in this film: Harsha Vardhan & Srikanth Iyengar (3 films together), and Raja Ravindra & Srikanth Iyengar (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director Padmarao Abbisetti is a former assistant to noted director Vamsi Paidipally.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, using real homes to create an authentic family setting.
  • A key song in the film uses a rare folk music style from rural Andhra Pradesh to highlight emotional moments.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life stories of middle-class families shared during writing workshops.
  • It features a cameo by a popular Telugu television actor, marking their return to the big screen after a long gap.
  • The film's title 'Sarangadhariya' is an old Telugu word referring to a traditional family head or pillar, tying to the story's theme.
  • Despite being a drama, the editing team included members who usually work on fast-paced action films, giving the narrative a unique rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions