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Chitram(2000)

5.6/10
Telugu150 mins

Chitram (2000) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Teja. Starring Rallapalli Narasimha, Reema Sen and Banerjee. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Chitram stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2000.

Director:Teja
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 2000
Director
Teja
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A young woman from the U.S. moves to India for college. She falls in love with a man named Ramana. Their relationship faces serious challenges when she becomes pregnant.

Love blossoms, but a secret pregnancy changes everything.

Film Details

5.6Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 June 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleచిత్రం

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned with a different lead actress, but the role eventually went to Laya.
  • Director Teja used a real-life college campus in Hyderabad for many scenes to keep the setting authentic.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by R.P. Patnaik, became popular for its youthful and romantic songs.
  • Chitram was one of the early Telugu films to openly address themes of premarital pregnancy in a college setting.
  • Actor Tarun, who played the male lead, was relatively new and this film helped boost his career.
  • The film faced some censorship challenges due to its bold subject matter for the time.
  • It was shot on a modest budget but performed well at the box office, especially with younger audiences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chitram

Ramana's father-Janaki's uncle9 films
Ramana's father-Director7 films
Ramana's father-Milk man3 films
Ramana's father-Ramana's friend3 films
Director-Janaki's uncle3 films
Ramana's father-Ramana's mother2 films

Frequently Asked Questions