Extra Ordinary Man(2023)
Abhi, from his childhood, revels in the art of playing other people. His mother recognizes his extraordinary talent, propelling him into the world of acting. As he matures, he becomes a sought-after junior artist, always relegated to the background. The lines between reel and real life blur as Abhi faces a complex situation at home, with a supportive mother and a nagging and concerned father. A chance encounter with Likitha , the MD of a company, leads to love, and Abhi finds himself playing the role of a CEO. However, a conniving director presents an intriguing script, introducing Abhi to Nero, a self-absorbed and evil character with conquest on his mind.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 7 December 2023
- Director
- Vakkantham Vamsi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A man who works as a background actor in movies gets a chance to play a CEO in real life after falling in love with a company's managing director. His life gets more complicated when a director offers him a role as a very evil character, blurring the lines between his acting and his reality.
“From background actor to leading his own life.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Extra Ordinary Man
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Rao Ramesh (15 films together), Ajay & Brahmaji (13 films together), Rao Ramesh & Brahmaji (12 films together), Ajay & Harsha Vardhan (7 films together), Rohini & Rao Ramesh (7 films together), and Ajay & Rohini (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Extra Ordinary Man' is a deliberate play on words, highlighting the protagonist's journey from an 'extra' to an 'ordinary' man.
- Director Vakkantham Vamsi is better known as a top screenwriter for films like 'Temper' and 'Sahoo' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The character of Nero, the evil role Abhi is offered, is a significant departure from Nithiin's typical 'boy-next-door' image in Telugu cinema.
- The film's plot about a junior artist mirrors real-life struggles many background actors face in the Telugu film industry, particularly in Hyderabad.
- A key promotional strategy involved releasing posters styled like classic Telugu cinema hand-painted banners, evoking nostalgia.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, marking another collaboration with Nithiin after films like 'A...Aa' and 'Check'.
- Despite its theatrical release, the film gained wider viewership and discussion after becoming available on a major streaming platform.