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Naa Ishtam (2012): Cast & Plot

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Naa Ishtam is a 2012 drama directed by Prakash Tholeti, starring Genelia D'Souza as Krishnaveni, Rana Daggubati and Brahmanandam. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Naa Ishtam (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Prakash Tholeti
Genre
Drama
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Naa Ishtam About?

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

Krishnaveni flees her home intending to elope with her lover, Kishore, but he doesn't appear. Gani, a man motivated by personal gain, decides to return her to her father, hoping to profit from the situation. What ensues is a series of unexpected events and humorous complications as Gani attempts to fulfill his opportunistic plan.

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Cast & crew

Naa Ishtam Cast & Characters

Genelia D'Souza leads the cast as Krishnaveni, with Rana Daggubati as Ganesh and Brahmanandam. Directed by Prakash Tholeti; 15 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Naa Ishtam Plot Summary

What happens in Naa Ishtam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ganesh is an extremely selfish man who lives and works in Malaysia, quietly shaping his world around his own comfort and clever schemes. His routine life takes an unexpected turn when a young woman enters his orbit: Krishnaveni, whose arrival stirs something unfamiliar in him. She is in love with Kishore, and for that reason she runs away from home, despite her father’s stern objections. Her elopement sets off a chain of choices and misjudgments that push the story into motion, with the family’s disapproval and the lure of escape playing backdrop to every decision.

Full summary

The whole story of Naa Ishtam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Naa Ishtam?

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 name of the selfish protagonist played by Rana Daggubati?

Details

Naa Ishtam Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Marzi The Power” and “Enaku Ishtam”.

Also known as
  • Marzi The Power
  • Enaku Ishtam

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FAQ

Naa Ishtam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Naa Ishtam?

Naa Ishtam runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Naa Ishtam released?

Naa Ishtam was released on March 23, 2012.

Who directed Naa Ishtam?

Naa Ishtam was directed by Prakash Tholeti.

Who is in the cast of Naa Ishtam?

Naa Ishtam stars Genelia D'Souza as Krishnaveni, Rana Daggubati as Ganesh and Brahmanandam, among 15 credited actors.

Does Naa Ishtam have a post-credit scene?

No. Naa Ishtam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Naa Ishtam in?

The original language of Naa Ishtam is Telugu.

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