Degala Babji(2022)
Telugu119 mins
Babji is a murder suspect who also is an emotionally unstable man. He describes the modes operandi behind the crime he committed that eventually helps the cops disclose unfolded facts.
Director:Venkat Chandra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 2022
- Director
- Venkat Chandra
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Babji is suspected of murder and struggles with his emotions. He explains how he carried out the crime. His confession helps police uncover hidden facts about the case.
“A suspect confesses. But is he telling the truth?”
Film Details
5.8Rating
119Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 May 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
B
Bandla GaneshActor
→#2
D
D. Arun PrasadCrew
→#3
L
Linus MadiriMusic
→#4
V
Venkat ChandraDirector
→#5
S
Swathi ChandraCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Venkat Chandra previously worked as an assistant director for the acclaimed Telugu film 'Jersey'.
- Actor Sree Vishnu, who plays Babji, reportedly studied real-life psychological cases to prepare for his emotionally unstable character.
- The movie's title 'Degala Babji' translates to 'Village Babji', highlighting the protagonist's rural background and setting.
- Parts of the film were shot in the less-filmed coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh to capture a specific atmospheric look.
- The screenplay was noted for its non-linear narrative, a stylistic choice less common in mainstream Telugu thrillers.
- The film's background score uses traditional folk instruments to subtly contrast with its modern thriller plot.
- Despite its 2022 release, the project was initially announced and developed several years prior.