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Antham(1992)
Telugu128 mins
Antham (1992) is a 128-minute Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. With an audience rating of 3.7/10, Antham stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1992.
Director:Ram Gopal Varma
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Raghav is an orphan who works as a hired killer. He falls in love with a woman named Bhavna but keeps his violent job a secret from her. He doesn't know that her brother is a police officer investigating one of his murders.
“Love hides a killer's secret from the law.”
Film Details
3.7Rating
128Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1992
Original Titleఅంతం
Also Known AsAntham · Drohi
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This was the first Telugu film to be shot entirely on location in Hyderabad, avoiding studio sets.
- The film's title 'Antam' means 'end' in Telugu, reflecting the protagonist's fatalistic journey.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma cast newcomer Nagarjuna after being impressed by his earlier action roles.
- The background score used unconventional synthesizer sounds, rare for Telugu films at the time.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the historic Charminar, which was uncommon in 1990s cinema.
- The film's climax was inspired by Hollywood noir thrillers, a style new to Telugu audiences then.
- It underperformed at the box office but later gained a cult following for its gritty tone.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Antham