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Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (2002)

Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu poster
Original title
Ninu choodakka Nenundalenu
Genre
romance film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

Two engineering students start as rivals but gradually fall in love while dealing with disapproval from society and their families. The movie focuses on their changing emotions and the challenges they face.

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What happens

Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (transl. I can't live without seeing you) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Srinivas in his directorial debut. Produced by J. M. Joshi, the film stars Sachin and Bhavana Pani in the lead roles. The plot revolves around two engineering students whose relationship evolves from hostility to love, despite societal and familial challenges. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilayaraja, marking his return to Telugu cinema after a hiatus, with lyrics penned by Kulasekhar. The music received critical acclaim for its melodic and classical appeal. Notably, the song "Sari Sari" marked the Telugu playback debut of singer Shreya Ghoshal. Released on 21 December 2002, Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu was praised for its music but faced criticism for its weak storyline and performances, leading to its failure at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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