Chiru Navvuto(2000)
Chiru Navvuto is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by G. Ram Prasad. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Prema, and Prakash Raj in key roles. The story follows Venu, a village boy who moves to the city after being abandoned on his wedding day. In the city, he falls in love again but faces new challenges when his love interest hides her engagement. The film was noted for its emotional storytelling and strong performances by the lead cast. It was released in 2000 in theatres across Andhra Pradesh.
Chiru Navvuto is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun NXT.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 16 November 2000
- Director
- G. Ram Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
After his bride leaves him on their wedding day, Venu moves to the city to start over. He meets Anu and falls in love. But Anu is already engaged to someone else. Venu must decide if he can trust love again.
“Love hurts, but it heals too”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chiru Navvuto
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), Prakash Raj & M. S. Narayana (27 films together), and Sunil & Sunil Varma (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chiru Navvuto' translates to 'If Chiru Smiles', referencing the lead actor Chiranjeevi's nickname.
- This was one of the few films where actor Venu Thottempudi played the sole male lead, not in a supporting or comic role.
- Director G. Ram Prasad had previously worked primarily as an assistant director for major films like 'Gharana Mogudu'.
- The soundtrack by composer Koti included a hit song 'Chilakakottu Chittemma' that became popular at the time.
- The film's plot of a rejected lover finding new love was a common template in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
- Actress Shaheen Khan, who played Sandhya, was primarily known for her work in Kannada films before this Telugu role.
- Despite the star's nickname in the title, the movie did not achieve major commercial success at the box office.