Asalu(2023)
Telugu103 mins
Asalu (2023) is a 103-minute Telugu film directed by Suresh. Starring Suresh, Charan Madhavaneni and Meena Vasu. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Asalu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.
Director:Suresh
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 2023
- Director
- Suresh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A professor is killed during a live online class. An officer investigates and finds four suspects, each with a strong reason to want the professor dead. The case turns out to be far more complex than it first seemed.
“A professor's murder, live on screen. Four suspects. Who did it?”
Film Details
7.0Rating
103Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date13 April 2023
Also Known AsAasaalu · Aasalu · Asaalu · Asalu
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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SureshDirector
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Charan MadhavaneniCrew
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Meena VasuActor
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Satya KrishnanActor
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Manava Koteswara RaoActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Asalu' means 'actually' or 'in reality' in Telugu, hinting at the story's focus on uncovering hidden truths.
- Director Suresh is also known for his work as a cinematographer on several notable Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The murder scene involving a Zoom call was inspired by the increased use of virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The film was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at a real university campus to add authenticity.
- It features a relatively lesser-known cast, with many actors chosen for their ability to portray complex, morally ambiguous characters.
- The screenplay was reportedly revised multiple times to tighten the plot and maintain suspense throughout the investigation.
- Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle social commentary on issues like academic pressure and institutional corruption.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Asalu
Vandhana Asalu-Ranjith Rao3 films →