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Charminar (2013): Cast & Plot

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Charminar is a 2013 romantic film directed by R. Chandru, starring Prem Kumar as Mohana and Meghana Gaonkar. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes.

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Charminar (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 27m (147 min)
Director
R. Chandru
Genre
Romance
Original language
Kannada
After the credits
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The story

What Is Charminar About?

The premise of Charminar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The story explores the life of a man whose journey parallels the iconic Charminar monument in Hyderabad. The film uses the monument's four pillars—family, mentor, friends, and lover—as symbolic representations of the key relationships that shape his life and the challenges he faces. It’s a reflection on the importance of these connections and their impact on an individual's path.

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Cast & crew

Charminar Cast & Characters

Prem Kumar leads the cast as Mohana, with Meghana Gaonkar as Radha. Directed by R. Chandru.

From the director

More from R. Chandru

More films directed by R. Chandru: Kabzaa, Nanne Preethse: I Love You and Brahma.

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Plot

Charminar Plot Summary

What happens in Charminar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a high-profile press meet announcing the launch of R. Chandru’s Charminar. At the center of the event, Chandru reveals that the film is inspired by a true story and begins to recount the tale that follows. A close-knit circle of childhood friends decides to hold a class reunion, dialing up several former classmates, including their friend Mohana, Prem Kumar, who has built a career in a software company in the United States. Hearing about the reunion, Mohana leaves his routine behind and flies back to India, using the journey to reflect on old friendships and the complicated path of his school-day love life.

Full summary

The whole story of Charminar, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Charminar?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Mohana when he returns to India for the school reunion?

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FAQ

Charminar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Charminar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Charminar?

Charminar runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

When was Charminar released?

Charminar was released on February 8, 2013.

Who directed Charminar?

Charminar was directed by R. Chandru.

More films by R. Chandru

Who is in the cast of Charminar?

Charminar stars Prem Kumar as Mohana and Meghana Gaonkar as Radha.

Does Charminar have a post-credit scene?

No. Charminar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Charminar in?

The original language of Charminar is Kannada.

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