Hi Nanna

2023 2h 35m TE

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 78

DramaFamilyRomance

Synopsis

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Six-year-old Mahi, a spirited child with cystic fibrosis, shares a deep yet complex bond with her father, Viraj, a dedicated single parent and successful fashion photographer. Her curiosity about her absent mother leads to a journey of discovery when she runs away with her loyal dog, Pluto. A chance encounter with a kind woman named Yashna sparks unexpected revelations, intertwining their lives in ways they never anticipated. Set against a backdrop of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Mahi’s story is a heartfelt exploration of family, resilience, and the enduring power of connection.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nani
Viraj
Mrunal Thakur
Yashna
Baby Kiara Khanna
Mahi
Jayaram
Mahi's Grandfather
Shilpa Tulaskar
Yashna's Mother
Priyadarshi Pullikonda
Justin
Angad Bedi
Aravind
Viraj Ashwin
Ashok

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shouryuv
Writers: Shouryuv
Languages: Telugu
Countries: India

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shouryuv, shot by Sanu John Varghese. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Praveen Antony shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Nani and Mrunal Thakur and Baby Kiara Khanna carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt25433734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shouryuv directs. Sanu John Varghese behind the camera. Hesham Abdul Wahab scores. Praveen Antony cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in India. Dialogue in Telugu.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Clocks in at 155 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Shouryuv, shot by Sanu John Varghese. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Praveen Antony shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nani and Mrunal Thakur and Baby Kiara Khanna carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt25433734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Sanu John Varghese
Original score: Hesham Abdul Wahab
Editing: Praveen Antony
Production design: Kolla Avinash
Sound: G. Suren
Runtime: 155 min · 2h 35m
Status: Released
Budget: $7,819,000
Box office: $9,184,966
Return: 117% of budget
Original language: TE
Certification (US): 12A
IMDB: Hi Nanna (2023)

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What people are saying

Ritesh Mohapatra2024-01-05
Hi Nanna is a reaffirming tale of love & resilience which is heartwarming and endearing throughout My Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (86/100) Hi Nanna is a poignant journey of a single father which is heartfelt and feel good in its entirety. Director Shouryuv 's debut film and he has done a marvelous job in telling a well written story. The most beautiful part of the film is it's rich music, scored by Hesham Abdul Wahab. His work definitely enhanced the emotional journey. The screenplay is well done, but many unnecessary scenes seemed forced, just like that idiotic Shruti Hasan song but Nani holds the fort which a charming and magnetic performance and the raw emotions make it a difficult film to dislike. Nani is truly admirable because his choices of film needs a lot of praise. He is commendable, be it scenes of him being excited in love or being practical about his situation he shines in all the frames he comes in. The little kid Kiara Khanna cuteness and her innocence is what the film scores high on too. She is just adorable throughout. Mrunal has done a commendable job as for someone who doesn't know the language, her lip sync with the Telugu artist is extremely believable. Priyadarshi and Jayaram fantastic supporting performances. Overall, Hi Nanna is no masterpiece nor a film with minimal flaws, but what it strives to achieve is entertain the audience with a wholesome emotional story and it's does that quite well. Urge you to watch this, if dramatic family movies with romance is your liking. I was pleasantly surprised. X and Instagram : @streamgenx
ManishVaala2024-01-20
★ 10/10
Hi Nanna is such a heartwarming watch. Holds your attention from the first frame and surprises you with the twists & turns through the narrative. Has the heart at its right place, evokes laughter, makes you emotional and finally leaves you on a happy note. Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Baby Kiara Khanna deliver a formidable performance, that stays with you. It's a love story that will live with the audience for years to come. It's a MUST watch!

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