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Gulabi(1996)

7.5/10
Telugu148 minstheatrical

'Gulabi' (1995) is a Telugu romantic crime film directed by debutant Krishna Vamsi. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Maheswari in lead roles. The story follows Chandu, a young man whose girlfriend Pooja is kidnapped by human traffickers and smuggled to Dubai. Chandu travels to Dubai to rescue her from a wealthy Sheikh. The film is inspired by a real-life incident of a girl rescued from a Dubai Sheikh. It was produced by Ram Gopal Varma and Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited. 'Gulabi' received positive reviews and was a box office hit. It won two Nandi Awards, including Best First Film of a Director for Krishna Vamsi. The film was later remade in Hindi as 'Aashiq' (2001).

Director:Krishna Vamsi
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Krishna Vamsi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 28m
Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Chandu falls in love with Pooja, but their happiness is shattered when she is kidnapped by human traffickers. They smuggle her to Dubai to sell her to a powerful Sheikh. Chandu must fight against a criminal network and travel to a foreign land to rescue the woman he loves.

Love will find a way.

Film Details

7.5Rating
148Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Gulabi

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the classic Telugu movie 'Muthyala Muggu' (1975), which also dealt with family feuds and romance.
  • Actress Aamani, who played Roshini, was a popular dancer in Telugu cinema before taking on this leading role.
  • Director S. Narayan also composed the film's music, which was uncommon for him at the time.
  • The movie's title 'Gulabi' refers to the color pink, symbolizing love and tenderness in the story.
  • It was one of the early films shot extensively in picturesque locations around Ooty, adding to its visual appeal.
  • The film faced tough competition at the box office from other big releases in 1996, affecting its initial run.
  • A key scene involving a temple festival was actually filmed during a real local festival to capture authentic crowds.

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