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Kismat(2024)

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Telugu128 mins

Kismat (2024) is a 128-minute Telugu film directed by Srinath Badineni. Starring Srinivas Avasarala, Vishwadev Rachakonda and Riya Suman.

Director:Srinath Badineni
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 February 2024
Director
Srinath Badineni
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 8m

Storyline

Three jobless engineers from a small village have a simple life. Their world turns upside down when they get caught up in a money heist they didn't want. Now, with everything going wrong, their only chance to fix things is to be completely honest.

Three slackers. One stolen fortune. Zero good ideas.

Film Details

Rating
128Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date2 February 2024
Also Known AsKismath

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipsurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kismat' was chosen to reflect the unpredictable twists of fate the characters face, a theme central to the plot.
  • Director Srinath Badineni drew inspiration from real-life stories of young engineers in rural Telugu areas facing unemployment.
  • The comedy relies heavily on the chemistry between the three lead actors, who reportedly did improvisation workshops together.
  • Much of the film was shot on location in a small village to authentically capture the setting described in the synopsis.
  • The plot's 'money heist' scenario is presented as a comedic moral dilemma rather than a high-stakes thriller.
  • This was one of the few Telugu comedies released in early 2024 that focused on a village backdrop instead of an urban setting.
  • The director has mentioned in interviews that the film is a commentary on honesty in the face of sudden, tempting fortune.

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