Maa Nanna Superhero
2024 Indian family drama film
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Maa Nanna Superhero (transl. My Dad is a Superhero) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language family drama film co-written and directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara.[1] The film was produced by Sunil Balusu under the banner of V Celluloids and VR Global Media in association with CAM Entertainment.[2] The film stars Sudheer Babu, Sayaji Shinde, Sai Chand, and Aarna.
- Abhilash Reddy Kankara
- MVS Bharadwaj
- Shravan Madala
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| Directed by | Abhilash Reddy Kankara |
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| Produced by | Sunil Balusu |
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| Cinematography | Sameer Kalyani |
| Edited by | Anil Kumar Pasala |
| Music by | Jay Krish |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
A soul-stirring journey discovering the true meaning of love and family connection.
Cast
- Sudheer Babu as Johnny / Mahesh Babu
- Sayaji Shinde as Srinivas
- Sai Chand as Prakash
- Aarna as Tara
- Raju Sundaram
- Shashank as Arshad, a lottery ticket dealer
- Aamani as Srinivas' wife
- Chandra Vempaty
- Annie as Annie
- Jhansi
- Harsha Vardhan as Rashid
- Vishnu Oi
- Venkat as Circle Inspector
Production
Development
The film was helmed by Abhilash Kankara who previously directed the TV series Loser.[3][4] The script was written by Abhilash with MVS Bharadwaj and Shravan Madala.[5] The film's title was unveiled on 18 June 2023,[6][7] coinciding with Father's Day,[8] along with the announcement of the cast and crew. The cast includes Sudheer Babu in the lead role, Aarna as the female lead,[9] and Sai Chand, Sayaji Shinde, Raju Sundaram, Shashank, Aamani, Harshith Malgireddy, and Annie in pivotal roles.[10][11] Sai Chand was cast as the biological father,[2] while Sayaji Shinde, who collaborated with Abhilash on Loser, was chosen to portray the adoptive father.[12][13] Babu plays the son role.[14][15]
Filming
The filming was wrapped up on 5 September 2023.[16][17] The film received a U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[18] The cinematography was by Sameer Kalyani, while the editing was handled by Anil Kumar P.[19][20]
Soundtrack
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| Released | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:34 | |||
| Language | Telugu | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Jay Krish | |||
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The soundtrack was composed by Jay Krish.[23] The first single, "Nanna" was released on 19 September 2024.[24] The second single, "Vedukalo" was released on 28 September 2024.[25]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Nanna Song" | Lakshmi Priyanka | Nazeeruddin | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Vedukalo" | Sanapati Bharadwaj Patrudu | Aishwarya Daruri, Brinda, Chaitu Satsangi, Akhil Chandra | 3:59 |
| 3. | "Kanneellu Leva" | Sanare | Kaala Bhairava | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Dhoom Dhaam" | Sanapati Bharadwaj Patrudu | Saathwik | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Emito Ee Prema" | Sanare | Pravasthi Aradhya | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Theme" | — | — | 1:14 |
| Total length: | 19:34 | |||
Release
Reception
Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated the film three and one-fourth out of five stars and wrote that "The film successfully balances drama, emotions, and a subtle love story, which unfolds naturally without taking away from the serious themes. The comic relief, though minimal, feels organic and helps lighten the mood at appropriate times."[28] Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "Maa Nanna Superhero is a decent family drama that touches on universal themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. While it excels in its performances and certain emotional moments, it is held back by a predictable plot and inconsistent pacing. Viewers seeking a heartwarming story may find it enjoyable."[29]
BH Harsh of The New Indian Express wrote that "Abhilash Reddy Kankara clearly has the flair for capturing moments that convey the poignance of his themes. If only he also had a script that was more coherent, with more of these moments woven in, moments that say a lot without saying much."[30] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote that "Sudheer Babu and Saichand's performances anchor Maa Nanna Superhero, an uneven relationship drama that scores in a few segments".[31]
Swaroop Kodur of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote that "Though slightly overripe, Abhilash Kankara's film works because it unfolds like an affectionate relationship procedural that views a complicated scenario through a new lens."[32] Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and opined that "Maa Nanna Superhero is a well-made film with a decent story and good performances. However, the writing looks far from complete. For some reason, the film leaves you wanting for more in terms of deft screenplay and better execution."[33]