Breakout(2023)
Telugu84 mins
Breakout (2023) is a 84-minute Telugu film. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Breakout stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 April 2023
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Aspiring filmmaker Maniratnam travels to Hyderabad for a meeting that doesn't go well. Stranded and unable to contact his friend, he accepts a place to stay from a local mechanic named Raju.
“A stranger's kindness hides a dangerous secret.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
84Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date11 April 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitysurvivalfriendshipcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Breakout' refers to the protagonist's struggle to break free from his own fears and limitations.
- Director Surya Pratap previously worked as an assistant director on several big Telugu films before making his debut with this movie.
- The character Raju, played by Sathya, was written specifically to represent the everyday kindness of Hyderabad's local communities.
- Cinematographer Sujith Sarang used handheld cameras extensively to create a sense of intimacy and urgency in the thriller sequences.
- The film was shot on a tight schedule of 25 days, mostly in real locations across Hyderabad to keep the budget low.
- A key scene involving a phone call was improvised on set to make the dialogue feel more natural and spontaneous.
- Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle references to classic Telugu cinema through posters and background visuals.