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Ghatotkachudu(1995)

5.7/10
Telugu170 mins

Ghatotkachudu (1995) is a 170-minute Telugu film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. Starring S.V. Krishna Reddy, Sarath and Kaikala Satyanarayana. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Ghatotkachudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1995.

Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1995
Director
S. V. Krishna Reddy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A young girl is in danger because her relatives want to kill her for money. She is saved by a powerful and friendly giant named Ghatotkacha, who is the son of a legendary warrior. He uses his magical abilities to protect her from the greedy family.

A mythical hero protects a girl from her own family.

Film Details

5.7Rating
170Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleఘటోత్కచుడు
Also Known AsGhatothkachudu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1993 Hollywood movie 'The Good Son', but adapted with a mythological twist.
  • This was one of the few Telugu films where actor Jagapathi Babu played a negative role as the main villain.
  • The child artist who played the young girl, Baby Sravya, became quite popular after this film's release.
  • Director S.V. Krishna Reddy also composed the film's music, which was common for his projects at the time.
  • The movie's climax involving the deity Ghatotkacha was noted for its special effects, which were advanced for mid-90s Telugu cinema.
  • Despite its fantasy crime genre mix, the film performed moderately well at the box office, finding a family audience.
  • The character of Ghatotkacha was portrayed more as a friendly, protective spirit than the traditional fierce warrior from the epic.

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