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Dear Nanna(2024)

8.5/10
Telugu40 mins

A touching tale of a father, Ravi, who hopes his son Surya will take over the family pharmacy. But Surya's passion lies in the culinary arts. How do their conflicting aspirations shape their relationship?

Director:Anji Saladhi
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring

Dear Nanna is streaming on Aha Video and ETV Win.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Video, ETV Win
Theatrical Release
14 June 2024
Director
Anji Saladhi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
40m
Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

A father wants his son to run the family pharmacy, but the son dreams of becoming a chef. Their different goals create tension between them as they each pursue their own path.

A father's legacy, a son's dream.

Film Details

8.5Rating
40Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 June 2024
Also Known Asడియర్‌ నాన్న

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
C
Chaitanya RaoSurya
#2
S
Surya Bhagawan DasRavi
#3
M
MadhunandanActor
#4
S
Sandhya JanakActor
#5
V
Vinay NallakadiActor
#6
S
Supraj RangaActor
#7
Y
Yashna ChowdaryActor
#8
S
ShashankActor
#9
C
C. V. L. Narasimha RaoActor
#10
A
Anith MadadiCrew
#11
A
Anji SaladhiDirector
#12
R
Rakesh MahankaaliCrew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Pharmacy to Plate', hinting at the central conflict between the family business and the son's passion.
  • Director Anji Saladhi reportedly visited several family-run pharmacies in small towns to research the father's character and profession.
  • The kitchen set where Surya practices cooking was built from scratch over three weeks to ensure authenticity for the culinary scenes.
  • A real-life chef, whose identity was not widely publicized, served as a hands-on consultant to train the actor playing Surya for key cooking sequences.
  • The film subtly references the popular Telugu TV cookery show 'Aha Na Pellanta' in a scene where the family watches television together.
  • It was primarily shot in and around Rajahmundry, with several scenes capturing the distinct backdrop of the Godavari River.
  • The musical score uses a traditional instrument called the 'Veena' in the father's theme to symbolize his connection to heritage and tradition.

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