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Nirnayam(1991)

4.9/10
Telugu170 mins

Nirnayam (1991) is a 170-minute Telugu film directed by Priyadarshan. Starring Allu Ramalingaiah, Raajivi and Amala Akkineni. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Nirnayam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1991.

Director:Priyadarshan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1991
Director
Priyadarshan
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A crime boss frames an innocent man named Raghuram to cover up his own crimes. An undercover police officer, Vamsi, is assigned to catch Raghuram. Vamsi soon discovers that Raghuram is not the real criminal.

An innocent man framed. A cop who must believe him.

Film Details

4.9Rating
170Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleనిర్ణయం

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • Nirnayam was a remake of the Malayalam film Kireedam, which also starred Mohanlal and was directed by Priyadarshan.
  • This was one of the few Telugu films where actor Rajasekhar played a negative role as the antagonist.
  • The film's music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who later won an Oscar for the song 'Naatu Naatu' from RRR.
  • Despite being a remake, the film had a different climax compared to the original Malayalam version.
  • Nirnayam was shot simultaneously in Tamil as Nattamai, with both versions sharing several crew members.
  • The film's title, meaning 'decision' in Telugu, reflects the moral choices faced by the main characters.
  • It was one of the early collaborations between director Priyadarshan and the Telugu film industry.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nirnayam

Frequently Asked Questions