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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 October 2023
- Director
- G Sivaram Teja
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young man dreams of making a movie about his hometown, but his family doesn't support him. While trying to prove he can succeed, he befriends a surprisingly kind-hearted local troublemaker.
“A village dreamer finds love in unexpected places.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date12 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Priya PaulActor
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Mahesh VittaActor
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Manjunatha ReddyActor
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Pulivendula MaheshMahesh
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Aparna ShettyActor
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G Sivaram TejaDirector
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G. Manjunath ReddyCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Mao Oori' translates to 'My Village' in English, reflecting the story's rural setting.
- Director G Sivaram Teja also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his own experiences in small-town Andhra Pradesh.
- The movie was shot extensively in real villages around Vizianagaram to capture authentic local culture.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Tanikella Bharani, who plays a supportive village elder.
- The soundtrack uses folk music instruments like the dappu and harmonium to enhance the rural feel.
- This was one of the few Telugu films in 2023 to focus on a factionist character with a positive portrayal.
- The climax scene involving a film screening was shot overnight with over 200 local villagers as extras.