1997(2021)

Storyline

Based on True Events happened in Andhra Pradesh.

“A true story of crime and justice in Andhra Pradesh.”

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Cast & Crew

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Naveen ChandraJagapathi

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I Dream AnjaliActor

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Pithamagan MahadevanActor

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Dr. MohanVikram Rathod

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Saluri Koteswara RaoActor

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BanerjeeActor

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Srikanth IyengarChari

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Ravi PrakashActor

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Sandhyarani RavupalliActor

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ShriyankaActor

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Meenakshi RamavathCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for 1997

Cast reunions in this film: Naveen Chandra & Arya Banerjee (2 films together).

Naveen ChandraActor

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Arya BanerjeeActor

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Trivia

• The film's title '1997' refers to the year when the real-life crime and investigation took place in Andhra Pradesh.
• Director Dr. Mohan is a practicing medical doctor who turned filmmaker, making this his debut feature film.
• The movie was shot extensively in actual locations across Andhra Pradesh to maintain authenticity to the true events.
• Lead actor Naveen Chandra underwent a physical transformation, losing significant weight to portray a character affected by the events.
• The film's script was developed after years of research, including studying police records and interviewing people involved in the case.
• Despite being based on a serious crime, the film includes no graphic violence, focusing instead on the drama and investigation.
• The real-life case inspired legal changes in Andhra Pradesh regarding investigation procedures for similar crimes.