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Calling Sahasra(2023)

6.6/10
Telugu143 mins

Calling Sahasra (2023) is a 143-minute Telugu film directed by Arun Vikkirala. Starring Siva Balaji, Manali Rathod and Ravi Teja Nannimala. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Calling Sahasra stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.

Director:Arun Vikkirala
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 December 2023
Director
Arun Vikkirala
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A cyber expert named Ajay starts a new job, but he is driven by a past tragedy. He secretly uses an app to help women in danger and get revenge on criminals. His actions lead to a murder case, pulling him deeper into the crimes he is trying to stop.

An app for rescue. A call for revenge.

Film Details

6.6Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 December 2023
Also Known AsCalling Sahashra

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Siva Balaji, Actor in Calling Sahasra
Siva BalajiActor
#2
Manali Rathod, Actor in Calling Sahasra
Manali RathodActor
#3
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Ravi Teja NannimalaActor
#4
S
Spandana PalliActor
#5
S
Sudigali SudheerActor
#6
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Arun VikkiralaDirector
#7
S
Sunny DomalaCrew
#8
M
Mohith RahmaniacMusic
#9
V
Vijesh Kumar TayalCrew

Trivia

  • The film's director Arun Vikkirala previously worked as an assistant director on several major Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The RESQ app featured in the plot is a fictional creation, but it reflects real-world concerns about cyber safety and anonymous crime reporting in India.
  • Parts of the film were shot in and around Hyderabad, including at office locations to create a realistic cyber expert workplace setting.
  • The movie blends three genres—thriller, crime, and horror—which is an uncommon mix for a Telugu film released in 2023.
  • The title 'Calling Sahasra' refers to the mass calls made by the protagonist, with 'Sahasra' meaning 'thousand' in Sanskrit, hinting at the scale of his mission.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by a relatively new music director, marking one of his early projects in the industry.
  • Despite its thriller elements, the story incorporates social commentary on violence against women and the role of technology in modern justice.

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