Ettulu(2022)
Telugu32 mins
Ettulu (2022) is a 32-minute Telugu film. Starring Jagadeesh Bandari, Pawan Ramesh and Dakshi Guttikonda.
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 2022
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 32m
Storyline
A loan shark who loves chess kidnaps a borrower. He forces the person to play chess games with him.
“A deadly game where every move could be your last.”
Film Details
Rating
32Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 September 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Jagadeesh BandariActor
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Pawan RameshActor
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Dakshi GuttikondaActor
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C
Camp SasiActor
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K
Kalyan GunnerActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ettulu' translates to 'Chess' in English, directly reflecting the movie's central game.
- Director Camp Sasi is also a noted production designer, and he handled the art direction for this film himself.
- The movie was shot in a single primary location to create a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere for most of its runtime.
- Actor Sree Vishnu, who plays the lead, reportedly learned specific chess strategies to make his scenes look authentic.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms after its run.
- A real-life chess coach was consulted to ensure the chess sequences in the film were logically accurate and compelling.
- The script was developed from a short film concept, expanding the psychological duel into a feature-length drama.