
Naandhi(2021)
Telugu122 mins
Naandhi (2021) is a 122-minute Telugu film directed by Vijay Kanakamedala. Starring Vijay Kanakamedala, S. J. Siddharth and Harish Uthaman. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Naandhi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.
Director:Vijay Kanakamedala
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 February 2021
- Director
- Vijay Kanakamedala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A young IT worker named Surya is falsely accused of a major murder. While fighting to prove his innocence in court, he also endures harsh treatment as an under-trial prisoner. A new lawyer, Aadhya, takes on his difficult case to help him seek justice.
“Innocent man fights for freedom from inside prison.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date19 February 2021
Also Known AsNaanthi · Naandi
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Vijay KanakamedalaDirector
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S. J. SiddharthCrew
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Harish UthamanActor
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Varalaxmi SarathkumarActor
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Srikanth IyengarActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Naandhi' means 'innocent' in Telugu, reflecting the protagonist's struggle to prove his innocence.
- Director Vijay Kanakamedala spent over two years researching real-life legal cases and prison conditions to make the story authentic.
- Actor Allari Naresh, known for comedy roles, underwent a physical transformation and lost weight to play the serious character Surya.
- The courtroom scenes were shot in a real functioning court in Hyderabad to add realism to the film's setting.
- The film was praised for highlighting issues like prolonged pre-trial detention and custodial torture in the Indian legal system.
- It was produced on a modest budget but became a critical and commercial success, marking a career shift for Allari Naresh.
- The character of Advocate Aadhya was written to represent young, idealistic lawyers taking on challenging cases early in their careers.

