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Choodalani Vundi(1998)

7.5/10
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

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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.

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