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Once Upon A Time In Jamaligudda

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RATING
4.5/10
POPULARITY
65

Chukki narrates her childhood in rural Karnataka spent with her uncle Hiroshima Krishna and his love, Rukku, working in a massage parlour. Their bond deepens until a murder shatters their world and Ch... Read more

Chukki narrates her childhood in rural Karnataka spent with her uncle Hiroshima Krishna and his love, Rukku, working in a massage parlour. Their bond deepens until a murder shatters their world and Chukki must piece together the past through his memories of that time. The film unfolds their love, loss and the escape from a violent past. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 1, 1970
GENRES
Drama, Adventure
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Quick Info

Release Date January 1, 1970
Language Telugu
Rating 4.5/10
Popularity 65
Genres Drama, Adventure
Production Pinaka Studios
MPAA Rating U

Storyline

Set in the hills of Jamaligudda village, a scene of innocence turns into chaos when love, crime and escape collide. Chukki's recollection of her uncle's life in that era becomes the lens through which we watch a man fall in love, a girl fight for dignity, and a child facing a secret she cannot escape.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Marks the directorial venture of Kushal Gowda
  • Starring Dhananjaya as Hiroshima, Aditi Prabhudeva as Rukku
  • Music composed by Arjun Janya
Goofs
  • The first half is slow in pace compared to the twist filled second half
  • Some period details of the 1990s village setting seem slightly inconsistent
Quotes
  • "Memories of a boy named Hiroshima are louder than bombs."
  • "When love flies in the hills, a fall echoes forever."
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  • Credits roll on aerial shots of the Western Ghats, transitioning into childhood sketches and old film frames, symbolising memory and past decades.
Connections
  • Themes of childhood lost, love disrupted and survival mirror other Indian films set in forested village landscapes.
Soundtracks
  • Arjun Janya's score features folk-rock elements with nostalgic instrumentation to reflect terrain, time and emotional shift.

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Tags

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Childhood Hill-Village Love Story Memory And Escape Murder Aftermath Western Ghats Rural Karnataka Emotional Journey

Tagline

Some memories take flight when wings can break.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U

This rating indicates the content is suitable for the specified audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda about?

A girl's recollection of her childhood in a hill-village reveals her uncle's love story, a murder and the long shadow of the past.

02

Who directed the film?

Kushal Gowda wrote and directed the movie.

03

Who plays the main roles?

Dhananjaya stars as Hiroshima, Aditi Prabhudeva plays Rukku, and Praanya P Rao plays Chukki.

04

When was it released?

It was released on 30 December 2022.

05

What themes does the film explore?

Memory, love, loss, escape and the lingering effects of violence.

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