Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)

Directed by

Shiva Nageswara Rao

Genre

comedy

Country

India

Runtime

1h 59m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two unemployed young men fail in their attempts to kill themselves and decide to rob a bank instead. After stealing a large sum, they find themselves caught up in a murder investigation and the hidden secrets of a family.

lightheartedcomedicsuspensefulquirkybleak-tingedcleverentertainingdarkly comic

What happens

Pattukondi Chuddam (transl. Catch us if you can) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao from a story by Janardhana Maharshi. The film stars Suresh, Sudhakar, Sanghavi, Jayasudha, Nizhalgal Ravi and Brahmanandam in key roles, with music composed by Veenapaani. The film marked the debuts of dialogue writer Madhava Reddy and music director Veenapani. The film follows two unemployed youths who resort to robbery after suicide attempts. After stealing ₹50 lakh, they become entangled in a murder investigation and a family's dark secrets. Pattukondi Chuddam was praised for its humour and the performances of Brahmanandam, Suresh, and Sudhakar. The film was commercially successful. Brahmanandam later listed Pattukondi Chuddam among his top 11 films. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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