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Karthavyam(1991)

3.4/10
Telugu117 mins

Karthavyam (1991) is a 117-minute Telugu film directed by Mohan Gandhi. Starring Charan Raj, Nirmalamma and Pavala Shyamala. With an audience rating of 3.4/10, Karthavyam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1991.

Director:Mohan Gandhi
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Apple TV
Theatrical Release
1 January 1991
Director
Mohan Gandhi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 57m
GudVibe Rating
3.4/10

Storyline

A woman's fight for justice breaks all barriers.

Film Details

3.4Rating
117Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleKarthavyam
Also Known AsVyjayanthi IPS

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Karthavyam' but was released as 'Karthavyam' after some title disputes.
  • Vijayashanti performed many of her own stunts, including action sequences typically done by male heroes at the time.
  • The film's success led to a wave of female-centric police dramas in Telugu cinema throughout the 1990s.
  • Director Mohan Gandhi was primarily known for comedy films, making this serious action drama a notable shift.
  • The movie was shot in a remarkably short schedule to capitalize on Vijayashanti's star power after a previous hit.
  • It was one of the earliest Telugu films to be dubbed into Tamil and become a commercial success there.
  • The National Award win for Vijayashanti was a rare honor for a mainstream commercial Telugu film actress at that time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Karthavyam

Frequently Asked Questions