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Big Boss(1995)
Telugu135 mins
Big Boss (1995) is a 135-minute Telugu film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. Starring Tanikella Bharani, Sujatha and Nutan Prasad. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Big Boss stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1995.
Director:Vijaya Bapineedu
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Vijaya Bapineedu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A man arrives in a new town looking for work. He gets caught in the middle of a conflict between two criminal gangs. After a street fight, one gang recruits him to become their leader.
“A small-town newcomer rises to rule the underworld.”
Film Details
4.8Rating
135Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleBig Boss
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Big Boss' was inspired by a popular 1970s BBC TV series of the same name, which was also dubbed in Telugu.
- This was the first collaboration between director Vijaya Bapineedu and Chiranjeevi, who later worked together on the hit film 'Mugguru Monagallu'.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Gummadi, who played a key role in establishing the protagonist's backstory.
- A major fight sequence was shot at the historic Secunderabad Railway Station, requiring special permission to halt train operations briefly.
- The character Madhavi, played by Vijayashanti, was originally written as a more subdued role but was expanded after her strong screen test.
- The film's climax was reshot after initial test screenings, as audiences felt the original ending was too abrupt.
- Composer Raj-Koti reused one of the film's melodies from his earlier Kannada soundtrack, adapting it for a romantic duet in this movie.