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Raju Yadav(2024)

5.0/10
Telugu119 mins

Raju Yadav (2024) is a 119-minute Telugu film directed by K. Krishnamachary. Starring RJ Hemant, Rocket Raghava and Jabardasth Sunny. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Raju Yadav stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2024.

Director:K. Krishnamachary
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 May 2024
Director
K. Krishnamachary
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe 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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
R
RJ HemantActor
#2
R
Rocket RaghavaActor
#3
J
Jabardasth SunnyActor
#4
U
Unnathi NethaActor
#5
V
V. S. Roopa LakshmiActor
#6
C
Chakrapani AnandaActor
#7
K
K. KrishnamacharyDirector
#8
Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Original Music Composer in Raju Yadav
Harshavardhan RameshwarMusic
#9
G
Getup SrinuActor
#10
A
Ankitha KarathActor

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.

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