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Martin Luther King(2023)

9.0/10
Telugu145 mins

In a small village where caste politics rules the roost, amid a local election with two rival political parties vying to win by any means necessary, an underprivileged hairdresser becomes the game changer and lands in a curiously powerful position as the single deciding vote.

Director:Puja Kolluru
Mood:
funnyemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 October 2023
Director
Puja Kolluru
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
9.0/10

Storyline

A small village is run by caste politics. Two rival parties will do anything to win a local election. An underprivileged barber becomes the deciding vote and gains unexpected power.

One vote. One barber. One village divided.

Film Details

9.0Rating
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 October 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Sampoornesh Babu, Actor in Martin Luther King
Sampoornesh BabuMartin Luther King
#2
Goparaju Ramana, Actor in Martin Luther King
Goparaju RamanaActor
#3
Naresh, Actor in Martin Luther King
NareshActor
#4
V
Venkatesh MahaActor
#5
S
Saranya PradeepActor
#6
D
Deepak YeragaraCrew
#7
S
Smaran SaiMusic
#8
P
Puja KolluruDirector
#9
S
S. SashikanthCrew
#10
M
Madonne AshwinCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful reference to the protagonist's name, not the American civil rights leader.
  • Director Puja Kolluru previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Telugu film 'C/o Kancharapalem'.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around a real village in Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic rural atmosphere.
  • Actor Sudhakar Komakula, who plays the hairdresser, learned basic barbering skills for his role.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life stories of political maneuvering in small Indian villages.
  • Despite its 2023 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
  • The comedy in the film often comes from the exaggerated tactics the political parties use to win the single vote.

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