
Kshana Kshanam(1991)
Telugu149 mins
Kshana Kshanam (1991) is a 149-minute Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring Daggubati Venkatesh, Sridevi and Paresh Rawal. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Kshana Kshanam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1991.
Director:Ram Gopal Varma
Mood:
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 9 October 1991
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A small-time thief meets a woman who accidentally discovers a clue to a huge stolen bank sum. She believes she killed a gang member who came after her. Now, the original thieves, the police, and the unlikely pair all race to find the missing money.
“A thief and a girl chase millions, hunted by everyone.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
149Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 October 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleక్షణ క్షణం
Also Known AsHairaan
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionlovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1





Daggubati VenkateshChandu
→#2
SrideviSatya
→#3
Paresh RawalNayar (Mastan)
→#4
#5K
Krishna RaoActor
→
VenkateshActor
→#6
Ram Gopal VarmaDirector
→#7
#8S
S. Gopala ReddyCrew
→R
Rami ReddyActor
→Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a low-budget project with a different cast, but its success changed the director's career.
- The iconic 'Chandamama' song sequence was shot in a single night at a real Hyderabad railway station.
- Actress Sridevi was initially hesitant to play Satya, as the role was a departure from her typical glamorous parts.
- The film's editing style and background score were heavily influenced by Hollywood thrillers of the time.
- It was one of the earliest Telugu films to extensively use sync sound recording for more realistic dialogue.
- The movie's climax was inspired by the classic treasure hunt film 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'.
- Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle comedy elements that became a trademark for the director.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kshana Kshanam
Chandu-Actor29 films →
Store Manager-Actor22 films →
Chandu-Store Manager16 films →
Store Manager-Sarala12 films →
Store Manager-Director8 films →
Director-Actor7 films →
Store Manager-Narsing4 films →
Store Manager-Inspector Yadav3 films →
Store Manager-Actor3 films →
Director-Narsing3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Director-Inspector Yadav2 films →
