Bhari Taraganam(2023)
Telugu144 mins
A woman utilises her acting skills to persuade the powerful to aid underprivileged women. They discover that acting is not simply a job or a hobby, but also a skill that can be utilised to help overcome their problems.
Director:Shekhar Muthyala
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 23 June 2023
- Director
- Shekhar Muthyala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
Storyline
A woman uses her acting talent to convince influential people to help women in need. Through this, she and others learn that acting can be more than just a profession—it can be a powerful tool to solve real-life problems.
“Her greatest role is off the stage.”
Film Details
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 June 2023
Also Known AsBhari Tara ganam · Bari Taraganam · Bari Tara ganam · భారీ తారా గణం
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
justicecorruptionloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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DeepikaTara
→#2T
Thotapalli MadhuRaghu
→#3
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Sarayu RoyChittimma
→#4
S
Sahiti DasariShanti
→#5
S
SmileyParimala
→#6
R
Rekha NiroshaDhanalakshmi
→#7
#8K
Kedar ShankaraVishwanath
→Sampoornesh BabuActor
→#9Posani Krishna MuraliActor
→#10
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Ali BashaActor
→#11
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Shekhar MuthyalaDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhari Taraganam
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Sameer Hasan (3 films together), Sampoornesh Babu & Posani Krishna Murali (2 films together), and Sameer Hasan & Chatrapathi Sekhar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhari Taraganam' translates to 'Heavy Stars' in English, hinting at the weight of the characters' struggles.
- Director Shekhar Muthyala previously worked as an assistant director on several popular Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The story is partly inspired by real-life instances where theater and acting workshops have been used for social empowerment.
- A significant portion of the film was shot on location in smaller towns of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic settings.
- The lead actress reportedly underwent workshops with local theater groups to prepare for her role as a performer using her skills for social good.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through discussions on women-centric narratives in regional cinema.
- Some scenes incorporate traditional folk performance elements to contrast with the main character's modern acting methods.