Murari (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Murari is a 2001 romantic thriller directed by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi, starring Mahesh Babu as Murari, Prakash Raj and Sukumari. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $28,925 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murari About?
The premise of Murari without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the 1800s an inebriated zamindar desecrates the temple idol of the goddess Durga, insulting her. Enraged, she slays him and curses his line, decreeing that every 48 years she will claim a male descendant. As the cycle reaches the present day, the newest heir, Murari, becomes the target of the ancient curse.
Murari Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- character name as title
- one word title
- goddess
- blood loss
- drowning
- self sacrifice
- victim
- survival
- stabbing
- love
- abortion
- mother figure
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- grandmother grandson relationship
- family relationships
- secret
- pilgrimage
- idol
- landowner
- 19th century
- temple
- curse
Murari Cast & Characters
Mahesh Babu leads the cast as Murari, with Prakash Raj as Guest Appearance as Jamindar and Sukumari as Sabari. Directed by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi
- Mahesh Babu as Murari
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Prakash Raj as Guest Appearance as Jamindar - Sukumari as Sabari
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Satthipandu
Also Starring in Murari
· 4 more- Shivaji Raja Soori
- Sonali Bendre Vasundhara
- Ravi Babu Bullabbayi
- Lakshmi Gopakka
Murari Plot Summary
What happens in Murari 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
In the 19th century, a greedy alcoholic [Jamindar] sets out to steal a sacred panchaloha idol of the goddess Durga from a temple during the ominous Amavasya night, hoping to settle his debts with the British. His plan ends in tragedy when he is killed alongside the British, and the goddess curses his family, sealing a cruel fate: the male heirs in the lineage would die every forty-eight years.
Full summary
The whole story of Murari, scene by scene
Murari Box Office
Murari grossed $28,925 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.9K
- International
- $28.9K
Murari Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Murari.
How Well Do You Know Murari?
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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Who plays the role of Murari, the youngest scion of the cursed family?
Murari Also Known As
Also known as “Rowdy Cheetah”.
- Also known as
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- Rowdy Cheetah
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Murari FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Murari, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murari?
Murari runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Murari released?
Murari was released on February 17, 2001.
Who directed Murari?
Murari was directed by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi.
More films by Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi Who is in the cast of Murari?
Murari stars Mahesh Babu as Murari, Prakash Raj as Guest Appearance as Jamindar and Sukumari as Sabari, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Murari make at the box office?
Murari grossed $28,925 worldwide.
Does Murari have a post-credit scene?
No. Murari has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Murari in?
The original language of Murari is Telugu.
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