
Negative(2022)
Telugu49 mins
Negative (2022) is a 49-minute Telugu film directed by Bala Satish. Starring Vikram Shiva, Swetaa Varma and Dayanand Reddy. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Negative stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.
Director:Bala Satish
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 January 2022
- Director
- Bala Satish
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 49m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A man struggling with depression and loneliness tries to end his life, but fails. This failure leads him on an unexpected journey to unravel the mysteries of his own existence. He ultimately finds a way to rebuild and live his life again.
“When even suicide fails, a new mystery begins.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
49Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date2 January 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Bala Satish is also a software engineer, and this is his debut feature film.
- The entire movie was shot in just 16 days, using a very small crew and a tight budget.
- Actor Sumanth Shailendra, who plays the lead, reportedly lost significant weight to portray the character's depressed state authentically.
- The film's title 'Negative' refers to the protagonist's blood type, which becomes a crucial plot point in the story.
- Much of the movie was filmed in real locations in Hyderabad, including less-filmed residential areas to maintain a grounded feel.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Suresh Bobbili, who used minimal instrumentation to match the film's somber mood.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes subtle dark humor, which was a deliberate choice by the director to balance the narrative.