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Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011): Cast & Plot

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Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju is a 2011 drama directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Sunil Varma as Appalaraju, Harshavardhan and Sakshi Gulati. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes.

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Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 35m (155 min)
Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Genre
Drama
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju About?

The premise of Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An ambitious filmmaker pours his effort into realizing his dream of directing a movie, but commercial pressures force him to compromise repeatedly. The countless demands strip the story of its original authenticity, turning it into a comic farce. The film wonders whether such a diluted vision can still succeed at the box office.

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Cast & crew

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju Cast & Characters

Sunil Varma leads the cast as Appalaraju, with Harshavardhan as Pushpanand and Sakshi Gulati as Kanishka. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ram Gopal Varma

More films directed by Ram Gopal Varma: Ladki: Dragon Girl, D Company, 12 “o” CLOCK and Naked.

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Plot

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju Plot Summary

What happens in Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Appalaraju is a devoted film lover who spends his days at Rambha Theatre in Amalapuram, watching movie after movie and wondering why directors keep turning out films that fail to leave a lasting impression. His lifeblood is the dream of directing a film that outshines the best in the industry, a project he believes will redefine his career. To chase that dream, he heads to Hyderabad, stays at a friend’s house, and carries a script titled Nayaki in his bag. At an audio release function, he is introduced to Rakhee and his creative head Pushpanand, who read the script and propose several changes. But Appalaraju refuses to alter a single word, convinced that his original vision must stand intact.

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The whole story of Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju?

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 title of Appalaraju's script that he carries to Hyderabad?

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Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “KSD Appalaraju” and “Sabse Bada Loafer”.

Also known as
  • KSD Appalaraju
  • Sabse Bada Loafer

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Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju?

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

When was Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju released?

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju was released on February 18, 2011.

Who directed Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju?

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju was directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

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Who is in the cast of Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju?

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju stars Sunil Varma as Appalaraju, Harshavardhan as Pushpanand and Sakshi Gulati as Kanishka, among 22 credited actors.

Does Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju have a post-credit scene?

No. Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju in?

The original language of Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju is Telugu.

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