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Kshana Kshanam(1991)

5.8/10
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.

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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

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions