Mukhachitram(2022)
Telugu122 mins
Dr. Rajkumar, a plastic surgeon marries Mahati, a shy & traditional village girl , leaving his his childhood love Maya Fernandez heartbroken. A tragedy strikes the couple, months after their marraige, which leads to a plastic surgery later, Maya 'becomes' Mahati.
Director:Gangadhar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2022
- Director
- Gangadhar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 8.2/10
Storyline
A plastic surgeon marries a shy village woman, leaving his former lover heartbroken. After a tragedy strikes the couple, he performs plastic surgery. His ex-girlfriend then takes on the appearance of his new wife.
“A new face hides a dangerous past.”
Film Details
8.2Rating
122Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date9 December 2022
Also Known AsMukha Chitram · Mukha Chithram · MukhaChithram
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityloverevengecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
V
Vikas VashishtaDr. Rajkumar
→#2
A
Ayesha KhanMaya Fernandez
→#3
#4C
Chaitanya RaoDr. Satya
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Vishwak SenViswamitra
→#5
Priya VadlamaniMahati
→#6
P. Ravi ShankarVashishta
→#7S
Sunil VarmaActor
→#8
I
I Dream AnjaliActor
→#9
#10H
Harsh RoshanActor
→K
Kaala BhairavaMusic
→#11
G
GangadharDirector
→#12
S
Sriniwas Kumar NaiduCrew
→#13
S
Sandeep RajCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mukhachitram
Cast reunions in this film: Sunil Varma & P. Ravi Shankar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mukhachitram' translates to 'Face Portrait', directly hinting at the plastic surgery plot.
- Director Gangadhar also wrote the story and screenplay, making it a personal passion project.
- The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad and some rural parts of Telangana to contrast city and village life.
- It was released directly on an OTT platform, skipping a traditional theatrical run in most regions.
- Actress Manisha Sharma, who plays Mahati, had to portray two distinct personalities due to the story's twist.
- The film uses minimal background score in key scenes to heighten the thriller atmosphere.
- A subplot involves traditional Indian beliefs about destiny and face-reading, adding a cultural layer to the crime drama.