Pachchis(2021)
Telugu127 mins
A gambling addict's desperate need for money causes him to venture into an uncharted realm where it seems like things can only get much worse.
Director:Sri Krishna
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 11 June 2021
- Director
- Sri Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A man with a gambling problem needs cash fast. He ends up in a strange and dangerous new world where his situation quickly spirals out of control.
“Desperate gamble. Deadly consequences.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
127Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 June 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
Ravi VarmaRK
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Dayanand ReddyActor
→Subhalekha SudhakarActor
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Swetaa VarmaActor
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Sri KrishnaDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Pachchis' means 'twenty-five' in Telugu, referencing a key number in gambling.
- Director Rama Sai also wrote the screenplay, drawing from real-life stories of addiction.
- It was shot in just 21 days, mostly in small, confined locations to create a tense atmosphere.
- The lead actor, Sumanth Shailendra, reportedly studied real gambling addicts to prepare for his role.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
- A key scene involving a card game was improvised on set to feel more authentic and chaotic.
- The background score uses minimal instruments to heighten the feeling of anxiety and desperation.