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Choodalani Vundi(1998)
Telugu148 mins
Choodalani Vundi (1998) is a 148-minute Telugu film directed by Gunasekhar. Starring M. S. Narayana, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and Allu Ramalingaiah. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Choodalani Vundi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1998.
Director:Gunasekhar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Gunasekhar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A mechanic meets a woman at a train station, and they run away together to escape her crime boss father. They build a life in the forest, but her father kidnaps her, leading to a confrontation where she is killed. The mechanic, with help from another woman, later finds their son, who was taken away by the grandfather.
“A love that defied the underworld.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
148Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
lovefamilyrevengesurvival
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Choodalani Vundi' which translates to 'I want to see you', reflecting the central theme of longing and connection.
- This was the first Telugu film to be shot extensively in the scenic Araku Valley, giving it a distinct visual appeal.
- Soundarya's character, Padmavathi, was initially written as a smaller role but was expanded due to her popularity with audiences.
- The movie marked the Telugu debut of actress Anjala Zaveri, who was primarily known for her work in Hindi and Kannada films.
- A special train sequence was filmed at the actual Visakhapatnam railway station, causing a temporary disruption in local schedules.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too bleak for a Chiranjeevi star vehicle.
- Composer Mani Sharma incorporated folk tunes from the Araku tribal regions into the background score to enhance the forest setting.
Notable Collaborations
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