Mr. Kalyan(2023)
Telugu137 mins
Chapel, aka Coach runs a business with a bunch of call boys, but his earnings take a hit when Kalyan, aka CB, enters the market. Parallelly, Kalyan is deeply in love with Sarika. Under what circumstances did Kalyan turn into CB?
Director:Pandu
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2023
- Director
- Pandu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A man named Chapel runs a call boy business. His profits drop when a new competitor, Kalyan, enters the same business. Meanwhile, Kalyan is also in a serious relationship with a woman named Sarika, and the story explores how he got into this line of work.
“Love, rivalry, and a secret identity collide.”
Film Details
6.1Rating
137Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date10 March 2023
Also Known AsAadatharama Chudatharama · ATCT · Aada tharama Chuda tharama
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Archana RaviSarika
→#2SaptagiriChapel
→#3
M
Mahima GuptaMounika
→#4
L
Lavanya ReddySameera
→#5
S
Satya SameeraKeerthi
→#6
M
Maanyam KrishnaaKalyan aka CB
→#7
R
Raaj VaraVijay
→#8
R
Ramana BhargavActor
→#9
#10S
Surya Bhagawan DasActor
→D
Dhanraj SukhramActor
→#11
P
PanduDirector
→#12
N
N. V. SubbareddyCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mr. Kalyan
Cast reunions in this film: Saptagiri & Dhanraj Sukhram (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mr. Kalyan' is a direct reference to the lead actor Kalyan Dasari, who plays the protagonist.
- Director Pandu is known for blending quirky comedy with social themes, a style evident in this film's unusual premise.
- The character Kalyan's transformation into CB is central to the plot, driven by his need to compete in the call boy business to win Sarika's heart.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by a popular Telugu comedian, though his role was kept uncredited in promotions.
- Parts of the film were shot in real-life locations in Hyderabad to add authenticity to the urban setting.
- The soundtrack includes a romantic song that was filmed in a single long take, a technical challenge for the crew.
- Despite its mix of genres, the film performed modestly at the box office, finding a stronger audience on streaming platforms.