Mr. Kalyan(2023)
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?
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- 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.”
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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.