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Makkhi(2012)

8.1/10
Hindi145 mins

Makkhi (2012) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by S. S. Rajamouli. Starring Sudeep, Nani and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Makkhi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 October 2012
Director
S. S. Rajamouli
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

Two men work as fly killers at a restaurant plagued by flies from a nearby drain. When the drain is finally closed, the officials decide to get rid of the fly killers, too, just like the pests they were hired to eliminate.

Two fly killers face being swatted away.

Film Details

8.1Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 October 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the Marathi movie 'Vihir', which was also directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni.
  • It features a cameo by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who plays a small but memorable role.
  • The movie's title 'Makkhi' is a colloquial Hindi word for a housefly, central to the plot.
  • It was shot on location in Maharashtra, using many real-life settings to add authenticity.
  • The film explores social themes like job insecurity and class struggle through a simple premise.
  • Despite its unique concept, it had a limited theatrical release and is considered an underrated gem.
  • The director used minimal special effects, relying more on storytelling and character performances.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Makkhi

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