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Naandhi(2021)

8.1/10
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
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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
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Cast & Crew

#1
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Vijay KanakamedalaDirector
#2
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S. J. SiddharthCrew
#3
Harish Uthaman, Kishore in Naandhi
Harish UthamanActor
#4
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Lawyer Aadhya in Naandhi
Varalaxmi SarathkumarActor
#5
Srikanth Iyengar, Lawyer Satya Prakash in Naandhi
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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Naandhi

Santosh-Surya Prakash3 films
Surya's Father-Lawyer Satya Prakash3 films
Santosh-Surya's Father2 films
Santosh-Lawyer Satya Prakash2 films
Surya Prakash-Surya's Father2 films
Meenakshi's mother-Lawyer Satya Prakash2 films

Frequently Asked Questions