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Cheppave Chirugali (2004): Cast & Plot

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Cheppave Chirugali is a 2004 film directed by Vikraman, starring Venu Thottempudi as Venu, Ashima Bhalla and Abhirami. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.

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Cheppave Chirugali (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 32m (152 min)
Director
Vikraman
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Cheppave Chirugali About?

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

Venu is a receptionist at a modest beach hotel in Vizag. He assists his neighbor Nirmala’s financially strained family, and she falls in love with him, earning her family’s approval. When wealthy Ramji offers luxurious gifts and better living conditions, Nirmala’s father pushes her to accept Ramji’s marriage proposal, abandoning Venu.

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Cast & crew

Cheppave Chirugali Cast & Characters

Venu Thottempudi leads the cast as Venu, with Ashima Bhalla as Nirmala and Abhirami as Radha. Directed by Vikraman; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Vikraman

More films directed by Vikraman: Mariyadhai, Chennai Kadhal, Vasantham and Priyamaana Thozhi.

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Plot

Cheppave Chirugali Plot Summary

What happens in Cheppave Chirugali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Visakhapatnam, Venu works as a receptionist at a small lodge that he and his friend Gopi run. The lodge, owned by his father, has been leased out because of financial troubles, creating a fragile rhythm to life around the place. Next door lives Radha, the daughter of the lodge’s new manager, Krishnamurthy, who stays with her mother and family. Radha is drawn to Venu’s good nature, and as their paths cross, he begins to share a part of his past with her, inviting her into a story he has carried with him.

Full summary

The whole story of Cheppave Chirugali, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Cheppave Chirugali?

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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Cheppave Chirugali Also Known As

Also known as “Cheppave Chirugalee”.

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  • Cheppave Chirugalee

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FAQ

Cheppave Chirugali FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Cheppave Chirugali?

Cheppave Chirugali runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

When was Cheppave Chirugali released?

Cheppave Chirugali was released on September 24, 2004.

Who directed Cheppave Chirugali?

Cheppave Chirugali was directed by Vikraman.

More films by Vikraman

Who is in the cast of Cheppave Chirugali?

Cheppave Chirugali stars Venu Thottempudi as Venu, Ashima Bhalla as Nirmala and Abhirami as Radha, among 19 credited actors.

Does Cheppave Chirugali have a post-credit scene?

No. Cheppave Chirugali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cheppave Chirugali in?

The original language of Cheppave Chirugali is Telugu.

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