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Pickpocket(2022)

6.3/10
Telugu40 mins

Pickpocket (2022) is a 40-minute Telugu film directed by Divya Bandaru. Starring Sai Prasanna, Jagan Yogiraj and Sai Yogi. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Pickpocket stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Director:Divya Bandaru
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 June 2022
Director
Divya Bandaru
Language
Telugu
Runtime
40m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

The story of Devi, an amateur pickpocket, and the friends he makes in the local group of thieves. Divya Bandaru's debut is a tribute to the mighty Robert Bresson.

A young thief finds family in the city's shadows.

Film Details

6.3Rating
40Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date3 June 2022

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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6.3/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Sai PrasannaActor
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Jagan YogirajActor
#3
S
Sai YogiActor
#4
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Pawan RameshActor
#5
J
Jagadeesh BandariActor
#6
S
Shashank RaghavulaActor
#7
D
Divya BandaruDirector

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Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Hyderabad, using real locations like crowded markets and bus stands to add authenticity.
  • Director Divya Bandaru studied Robert Bresson's 1959 French film 'Pickpocket' closely before making this tribute.
  • It was produced on a very low budget, with many crew members working on it as a passion project.
  • The lead actor, Surya Vashistha, had no prior professional acting experience before being cast as Devi.
  • Some scenes feature real-life former pickpockets as extras to make the theft scenes look more realistic.
  • The film's soundtrack uses minimal background music, focusing instead on natural sounds from the streets.
  • Despite being a crime drama, it avoids violent scenes and focuses more on the characters' emotions and struggles.

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