Editorial ListAnimal Runtime 3.21 Hours: Do You Know the Longest-Running Telugu Movie
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Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, the film 'Animal' is set to release worldwide on December 1st. An interesting fact about this movie, which has just completed the censor process, is its runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes. However, the original duration was 3 hours and 41 minutes, which was reduced to 3.21 hours after censor cuts. This has sparked discussions online about its lengthy runtime. Let's now look at some other Telugu movies that had considerable durations.
1 . Mayabazar(March 27 , 1957)
U|184 minutes(Telugu)174 minutes(Tamil)|Comedy,Drama,Mythological
Balarama promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Subhadra's son. However, when the Kauravas usurp the kingdom, Balarama is forced to break his promise, leading to significant repercussions.
2 . Pathala Bhairavi(March 15 , 1951)
U|195 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Thotaramudu, a gardener's son, falls in love with Princess Indumati of Ujjaini. When the king learns of this, he challenges Thotaramudu to match his wealth for Indumati's hand in marriage. Does Thotaramudu manage to accumulate such wealth?
3 . Lava Kusa(March 29 , 1963)
U|208 min|Drama,Musical
After Rama sends pregnant Sita into exile, she gives birth to twins. The story takes a turn when they go to Ayodhya to disrupt an Ashwamedha Yagna.
4 . Pandava Vanavasam(January 14 , 1965)
U|198 minutes|Drama
After losing to the Kauravas in a game of dice, the Pandavas go into exile in the forest. After their exile, they fight their cousins to reclaim their part of the kingdom.
5 . Tiger Nageswara Rao(October 20 , 2023)
UA|Action,Crime,Thriller
Tiger Nageswara Rao (Ravi Teja), a famed robber, steals gold and money from the rich and distributes it to the poor. Even the police fear him. The story reveals how Nageswara Rao, a regular man from Stuartpuram, became a legendary robber.
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6 . RRR(March 25 , 2022)
UA|182 minutes|Action,Drama,History
A British officer who came to meet the Nizam king takes a Gond girl to Delhi. Bhim (Jr. NTR), a leader of the Gond tribe, goes to Delhi in search of the girl. Learning this, the British government appoints Ramaraju (Ram Charan) as a special officer to capture him. In the process, Bhim and Ramaraju unknowingly become close friends. However, due to certain events, they end up attacking each other. Did Bhim rescue the Gond girl from British captivity? Why did Ramaraju work for the British?
7 . Arjun Reddy(August 25 , 2017)
A|182 minutes|Action,Drama,Romance
Arjun Reddy, a talented young surgeon, loves Preethi more than his own life. However, an incident shocks him and leads him into alcohol addiction. The story explores whether he reunites with his beloved or not.
8 . Nuvvu Naaku Nachchaav(September 06 , 2001)
U|180 minutes|Comedy,Musical
Venky, sent by his father Shekaram to work with his childhood friend Srinivas, unintentionally wins the heart of Srinivas's betrothed daughter, Nandini. However, Venky decides to sacrifice his love to avoid ruining his father's friendship with Srinivas.
9 . Prasthanam(April 16 , 2010)
U|181 minutes|Action,Drama
Chinna, envious of his stepbrother Mithra, a renowned political leader, spirals into destructive behavior, jeopardizing Mithra's life.
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10 . Alluri Seetarama Raju(May 01 , 1974)
U|187 minutes|Action,Drama
The freedom fighter Alluri Seetharama Raju stands up for farmers and tribals against the British. He leads a rebellion against British officials who violated land rights.
11 . 7G Brundavana Colony(November 06 , 2004)
U|185 minutes (Tamil) 174 minutes (Telugu)|Drama,Romance
This narrative revolves around Anita, who moves next door to Ravi, an unemployed man. Ravi, smitten by Anita, tries earnestly to win her heart. Despite initial failures, Anita eventually reciprocates his love. However, their story takes a tragic turn due to an unforeseen event.
12 . Daana Veera Soora Karna(January 14 , 1977)
U|226 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Karna forms a friendship with Duryodhana and goes to great lengths to honor this friendship. He assists Duryodhana in the battle against the Pandavas.
13 . Nijam(May 23 , 2003)
U|187 minutes|Drama
The innocent Seetaram's father is murdered. His mother guides him to seek revenge against those responsible for his father's death.