Detective Narada(1993)
Detective Narada is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Vamsy. The film stars Mohan Babu as the titular detective and Mohini as the female lead, with Nirosha, Jaggayya, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. The story follows a private detective hired to uncover the father of a pregnant woman's child, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic revelations. The film is notable for its light-hearted tone, Ilaiyaraaja's music, and the comedic chemistry between Mohan Babu and Mallikarjuna Rao. It was released in 1992 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Vamsy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A clumsy private detective named Narada is hired by a pregnant woman to find the father of her baby. As he investigates, he faces lies, threats, and a dangerous secret. He must solve the case before everything falls apart.
“The detective who solves with a smile”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Detective Narada
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Nirosha (11 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohini (7 films together), and Ilayaraja & Mohan Babu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title character is inspired by Narada, the celestial sage known for mischief in Hindu mythology.
- Director Vamsy also wrote the screenplay and composed the film's background music.
- It was one of the few Telugu films from that era to blend a detective story with light-hearted comedy.
- The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad and some parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
- Actress Kovai Sarala played a key supporting role, adding to the comedic elements of the plot.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Raj-Koti, included a popular song sung by SP Balasubrahmanyam.
- Despite its unique premise, the movie had a moderate box office run and later gained a cult following.