
Manoharam(2000)
Telugu155 mins
Manoharam (2000) is a 155-minute Telugu film directed by Gunasekhar. Starring Brahmaji, Mukesh Rishi and L. B. Sriram. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Manoharam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2000.
Director:Gunasekhar
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 May 2000
- Director
- Gunasekhar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A bank employee named Anand is mistaken for a terrorist by police, which accidentally leads him to uncover a real spy network planning bombings across India. He is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. His wife then works with a CBI officer to try and clear his name and prove his innocence.
“An innocent man fights to clear his name against a terror plot.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
155Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date13 May 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleManoharam
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Manoharam' means 'charming' or 'beautiful' in Telugu, which contrasts with its intense action-thriller plot.
- This was one of the early major film roles for actor Srikanth, who played the lead character Anand.
- Director Gunasekhar is also known for the epic film 'Rudhramadevi', but 'Manoharam' was a contemporary political thriller.
- The movie was released during a period when Telugu cinema saw several films dealing with espionage and national security themes.
- Actress Laya, who played Usha, was a popular actress in the late 1990s and early 2000s known for her girl-next-door roles.
- The film's plot involving ISI agents was inspired by real-life tensions between India and Pakistan at the time.
- Despite its serious subject, the film included commercial elements like songs and romance typical of early 2000s Telugu cinema.
Notable Collaborations
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