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Ardha Shathabdham(2021)

6.2/10
Telugu116 mins

Ardha Shathabdham (2021) is a 116-minute Telugu film directed by Rawindra Pulle. Starring Subhalekha Sudhakar, Pavitra Lokesh and Karthik Rathnam. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Ardha Shathabdham stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

Director:Rawindra Pulle
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 June 2021
Director
Rawindra Pulle
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 56m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

After five decades of Independence, India's rural landscape still throws up unanswerable questions. Can a love story bring a revolution? Witness this earthy love story set in the early 2000s.

A love story that could change a village forever.

Film Details

6.2Rating
116Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 June 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

#1
Subhalekha Sudhakar, Actor in Ardha Shathabdham
Subhalekha SudhakarActor
#2
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Pavitra LokeshActor
#3
K
Karthik RathnamActor
#4
Naveen Chandra, Actor in Ardha Shathabdham
Naveen ChandraActor
#5
S
SuhasActor
#6
R
Rawindra PulleDirector
#7
N
Nawfal Raja AISMusic
#8
C
Chitti Kiran RamojuCrew
#9
K
KrishnapriyaActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ardha Shathabdham' translates to 'Half a Century', directly referencing the 50 years since India's independence mentioned in the synopsis.
  • Director Rawindra Pulle is also a noted cinematographer, having worked on acclaimed films like 'Malli Raava' and 'C/O Kancharapalem'.
  • The movie was shot extensively on location in rural Andhra Pradesh to capture an authentic earthy feel for its early 2000s setting.
  • It features a soundtrack by composer Prashanth R Vihari, who is known for his work in independent and parallel Telugu cinema.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and digital platforms.
  • A key theme explores the intersection of personal love stories and larger social revolutions in a village context.
  • The casting included several fresh faces and local actors to enhance the realism of the rural narrative.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ardha Shathabdham

Frequently Asked Questions