Photo is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic thriller film[1] directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and starring Anand, Anjali and Muktha (Her Telugu debut ) . This film marks the film debut of the lead actor and actresses Anand Anjali and Mukhtha The movie is based on Nandu (credited as Anand), Anjali and Muktha.[1] Photo is reportedly based on the 2004 Thai film Shutter.
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Directed by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
Written by | Karlapalem Hanmantha Rao (story and dialogue) |
Screenplay by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
Based on | Shutter by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom |
Produced by | Siva Nageswara Rao |
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Cinematography | Soman K.G. |
Edited by | Gautham Raju |
Music by | Rohit Raj |
Production company | Siva Chitra |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
This film is the first directorial venture of comedy director Nageswara Rao in the thriller genre. The film was released on 1 September 2006.
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After Siva Nageswara Rao liked a story in Hasam magazine, he asked the writer of the article, Karlapalem Hanumantha Rao, to develop a story for him.[1] Nageswara Rao claimed that the story was based on a true incident that happened in Coastal Andhra in 2004.[2][3] However, independent sources identify the film to be based on 2004 Thai film Shutter.[4][5]
The film marks Nageswara Rao debut as a producer.[6] Chennai-based model Anjali made her acting debut with this film.[7]
The film released on 1 September 2006.[8] A special preview show was arranged on 30 August 2006.[9]
Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot felt that the film was poorly made. Gopalrao stated that the storyline was novel but the film faltered in screenplay and execution. He appreciated the performances of Anand and Anjali.[10] A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "The film is slow all through, and especially in the second half".[11] Kishore of Nowrunning gave the film a rating of one out of five stars and opined that "Overall the movie probably would end up being the most boring movie of the year".[12] A critic from Indiaglitz stated that "The director was able to extract the best of their performance and yes, Anand, Anjali and Mukta gave their best. Graphic works were also up to the mark. As producers are after Sivanageswara Rao to make comedy flicks and the director out to bring out a thriller, he himself produced the film and also succeeded in it".[13]
It has also been remade in Telugu as Photo (2006)
In India alone, the movie was remade three times: first in the Telugu language as Photo (2006)