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Kalapuram(2022)

5.8/10
Telugu127 mins

An aspiring young director, Rajesh struggles to shoot his debut film in the small village of Kalapuram. Cheated by a group of scamsters, will he be able to fulfil his dream?

Director:Karuna Kumar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
26 August 2022
Director
Karuna Kumar
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A young filmmaker named Rajesh tries to make his first movie in a village called Kalapuram. His plans are ruined when some con artists trick him. The story follows his struggle to overcome this setback and achieve his dream.

A village, a dream, and a film full of chaos.

Film Details

5.8Rating
127Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 August 2022

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
J
JennyActor
#2
J
Jabardasth ApparaoActor
#3
P
Pradeep RudraActor
#4
A
Aripirala SatyaprasadActor
#5
S
Satyam RajeshActor
#6
S
Sanchitha PoonachaActor
#7
K
Kaashima RafiActor
#8
P
Prawin YendamuriActor
#9
C
Chitram SeenuActor
#10
G
G. K. PrasadCrew
#11
K
Karuna KumarDirector
#12
R
Rajani TalluriCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kalapuram

Cast reunions in this film: Satyam Rajesh & Chitram Seenu (3 films together), Mani Sharma & Satyam Rajesh (2 films together), and Satyam Rajesh & Karuna Kumar (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalapuram' is a fictional village name, but it was shot in real villages around the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Director Karuna Kumar wrote the script based partly on his own early struggles and observations in the Telugu film industry.
  • Actor Sumanth Kumar, who plays the lead, is the son of veteran Telugu actor-producer Sumanth Kumar Patnaik.
  • The movie includes a cameo by popular comedian Vennela Kishore, who plays a small but memorable role as a local.
  • It was produced with a modest budget and had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.
  • The soundtrack features a folk-inspired song composed by Shekar Chandra, blending traditional rhythms with modern music.
  • Some scenes were improvised on location to capture the authentic reactions of local villagers as background artists.

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