
Paagal(2021)
Telugu135 mins
Paagal (2021) is a 135-minute Telugu film directed by Naresh Kuppili. Starring Pramodini Pammi, Vadlamani Srinivas and Indraja Shankar. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Paagal stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.
Director:Naresh Kuppili
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 August 2021
- Director
- Naresh Kuppili
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Prem looks for love in many women after his mother dies. He finally finds real love with a woman named Theera, but they must overcome several big challenges to be together.
“Love is a wild search. Will he find his way?”
Film Details
5.5Rating
135Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date20 August 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Pramodini PammiActor
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Indraja ShankarActor
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Naresh KuppiliDirector
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Manikandan SaravananCrew
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Mahesh AchantaActor
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Murali SharmaActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Paagal' means 'mad' in Hindi, but the story is set in a Telugu-speaking context, blending linguistic influences.
- Director Naresh Kuppili previously worked as an assistant director on several big Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Vishwak Sen, who plays the lead, performed his own stunts in some action sequences without a body double.
- The soundtrack was composed by Radhan, who is known for blending folk and modern music styles in Telugu cinema.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in Georgia, Europe, to depict romantic scenes with a scenic backdrop.
- The movie faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually premiering directly on an OTT platform in some regions.
- A subplot involving the lead character's mother uses flashbacks to explore themes of grief, which is less common in typical Telugu romantic comedies.


