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Chala Bagundi(2000)
Telugu156 mins
Chala Bagundi (2000) is a 156-minute Telugu film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Starring Sudha, Srikanth and Malavika Nair. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Chala Bagundi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2000.
Director:E. V. V. Satyanarayana
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 2000
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Vamsi is adopted into a family after saving the father. Years later, he assaults a woman, who later marries his stepbrother. This act creates a deep and bitter conflict within the family.
“A secret from the past threatens to tear a family apart.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date18 February 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionrevengejustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Vamsi' but was later changed to 'Chala Bagundi' to avoid confusion with another film.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana reused the core plot from his own 1998 Kannada film 'O Mallige'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Srikanth played a negative role, which was a departure from his usual romantic hero image.
- The film's music was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with the director during that period.
- The movie faced some controversy upon release due to its sensitive subject matter involving assault within a family.
- Actress Laya, who played the female lead, was primarily known for comedy roles but took on a more dramatic part here.
- The film's climax and courtroom scenes were noted for their emotional intensity compared to the director's typical comedic style.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Chala Bagundi
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