Balu Gani Talkies
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| Directed by | Viswanath Pratap |
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| Story by | Viswanath Pratap |
| Produced by | Sreenidhi Sagar |
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| Cinematography | Balu Sandilyasa |
| Edited by | Anwar ali |
| Music by | Score Aditya B.N Songs Smaran |
| Distributed by | Aha |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Balu Gani Talkies is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film co-written and directed by Viswanath Pratap.[1] The film stars Shiva Ramachandra Varapu and Saranya Sharma in the lead roles.[2]
The film was released on Aha on 4 October 2024.[3]
Plot
[edit]The story is set in a small village and follows Balu, a passionate fan of Nandamuri Balakrishna. Balu owns an old cinema theater that has seen better days and has been reduced to screening adult films to survive. Balu dreams of reviving his theater's glory by screening a Balakrishna film, but his journey is fraught with obstacles. The film explores Balu's struggles and the lengths he goes to in order to fulfill his dream. The narrative emphasizes the impact of cinema on rural communities and the challenges faced by small theater owners.
Cast
[edit]- Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu as Balaraju "Balu"
- Saranya Sharma as Sasi
- Raghu Kunche as Chennakesavulu
- Vishvanath Sharma
- Sudhakar Reddy
- Vamsi Nekkanti
- Suresh Pujari
- Kethiri Sudhakar Reddy
Release
[edit]Balu Gani Talkies was originally scheduled to released on Aha on 13 September 2024,[4] but was ultimately released on 4 October 2024.[5]
Reception
[edit]Swaroop Kodur of The Hollywood Reporter India gave a positive review saying, "Balu Gani Talkies is an amusing watch because it is self-aware and contained to a good measure" and appreciating Viswanath Pratap's work.[6] Having a similar opinion, Ravi Prakash of The Hans India stated, "Vishwanath Prathap's direction and writing are strong points in Balu Gani Talkies".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aha Announces New Period Comedy-drama Balu Gani Talkies With Jai Balayya Theme". News18. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Balu Gani Talkies' is coming on OTT next month; here's where you can stream this Telugu web series". The Economic Times. 19 August 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Balu Gani Talkies OTT Release Update: When And Where To Watch Shiva Rama Chandravarapu's Telugu Web Series". English Jagran. 25 September 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ 123telugu (11 September 2024). "Aha's latest original Balu Gani Talkies postponed | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 123telugu.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Features, C. E. (21 September 2024). "Balu Gani Talkies gets a new OTT premiere date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "'Balu Gani Talkies' Review: An Amusing Thriller Too Smart for Its Own Good". The Hollywood Reporter India. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Prakash, Ravi (25 October 2024). "Wondering Why 'Balu Gani Talkies' Is a Hit on OTT? Here's the Scoop". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 3 January 2025.