Cast
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Chiranjeevi
as Waltair Veerayya
Shruti Haasan
as Atidhi
Ravi Teja
as ACP Vikram Sagar
Catherine Tresa
as Dr.Shalini
Bobby Simha
as Solomon Caesar
Prakash Raj
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
Rajendra Prasad
as CI Seethapathi
Vennela Kishore
as Seethapati’s brother-in-law
Saptagiri
as Veerayya’s friend
Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat
as David
Srinivasa Reddy
as Dollar
Mukhtar Khan
as
Sathyaraj
as Satyamurthy
Shakalaka Shankar
as Veerayya’s friend
Urvashi Rautela
as Special Appearance in "Boss Party" Song
Crew
Director
- Bobby Kolli
Writer
- Bobby Kolli
- Kona Venkat
- K. Chakravarthy Reddy
Producer
- Naveen Yerneni
- Y. Ravi Shankar
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Waltair Veerayya examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Bobby Kolli brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Waltair Veerayya took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 160 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 183 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 349 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2023, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 13, 2023
- Runtime: 2h 40m
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