Raju Yadav(2024)
Telugu119 mins
As a victim of medical negligence, Raju Yadav's life takes a dramatic turn after an accident, resulting in a rare facial disorder that forces him to smile constantly. This condition complicates his everyday life and romantic aspirations, especially his love for Sweety.
Director:K. Krishnamachary
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 24 May 2024
- Director
- K. Krishnamachary
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
After a medical accident, Raju Yadav develops a rare condition that makes him smile all the time. This constant smile makes daily life difficult and creates challenges in his relationship with the woman he loves, Sweety.
“A smile he can't control. A love he can't express.”
Film Details
5.0Rating
119Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date24 May 2024
Also Known AsRajuYadav · రాజుయాదవ్
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2R
RJ HemantActor
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Getup SrinuRaju Yadav
→#3
V
V. S. Roopa LakshmiActor
→#4
U
Unnathi NethaActor
→#5
#6A
Ankitha KarathSweety
→C
Chakrapani AnandaActor
→#7
R
Rocket RaghavaActor
→#8
#9J
Jabardasth SunnyActor
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Harshavardhan RameshwarMusic
→#10
K
K. KrishnamacharyDirector
→Trivia
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by real-life medical cases of rare facial nerve disorders, though fictionalized for drama.
- Director K. Krishnamachary previously worked as an assistant director on several family dramas before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie was primarily shot in and around Visakhapatnam, capturing the coastal city's landscapes as a backdrop to the story.
- Lead actor Raj Tarun underwent specific facial expression training to portray the constant smile naturally without appearing forced.
- A special makeup prosthetic was tested but ultimately rejected to keep the actor's performance more emotionally accessible to the audience.
- The soundtrack features a cameo vocal performance by a popular Telugu comedian in one of the lighter song sequences.
- The film's title was finalized late in production, as earlier working titles focused more on the character's condition than his name.