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Chala Bagundi(2000)

6.5/10
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.

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

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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.

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