Vanaja (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Vanaja is a 2006 drama directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli, starring Mamatha Bhukya as Vanaja, Ramachandriah Marikanti and Bhavani Renukunta. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $161,590 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Rajnesh Domalpalli
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Emerging Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vanaja About?
The premise of Vanaja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a rural South Indian village, fifteen‑year‑old Vanaja becomes a maid for the local landlady hoping to study the classical Kuchipudi dance. A budding attraction to the landlady’s son soon sours, thrusting her into a harsh confrontation with entrenched caste divisions and personal animosity, forcing her to fight for dignity and her dreams.
Vanaja Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- male nudity
- nudity
- bare chested male
- rear nudity
- barefoot male
- taking a shower
- shower
- male in a shower
- man in a shower
- voyeurism
- voyeur
- female voyeur
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- clothed female naked male scene
- female name in title
- 15 year old
- 15 year old girl
- teenager
- character name as title
- forename as title
- rape
- india
- fisherman
- student film
- singing
- singer
- politician
- one word title
- non professional cast
- mother son relationship
- master servant relationship
- male rear nudity
- male female relationship
- low budget film
- friendship
- father daughter relationship
- elephant
- death
- dancing
- caste system
- teenage girl
- shame
- rape victim
- pregnancy
- dancer
- independent film
Vanaja Cast & Characters
Mamatha Bhukya leads the cast as Vanaja, with Ramachandriah Marikanti as Somayya and Bhavani Renukunta as Lacchi. Directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajnesh Domalpalli
- Mamatha Bhukya as Vanaja
- Ramachandriah Marikanti as Somayya
- Bhavani Renukunta as Lacchi
- Urmila Dammannagari as Rama Devi
Also Starring in Vanaja
· 4 more- Krishnamma Gundimalla Radhamma
- Karan Singh Shekhar
- Krishna Garlapati Ram Babu
- Prabhu Garlapati Yadigiri
Vanaja Plot Summary
What happens in Vanaja 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
Vanaja Mamatha Bhukya is the 15-year-old daughter of Somayya Ramachandriah Marikanti, a poor, low-caste fisherman from rural Andhra Pradesh. Somayya struggles to support his family as dwindling catches at sea and mounting debts press on them, casting a constant shadow over their modest life by the coast.
One day, Vanaja and her teenage friend Lacchi Bhavani Renukunta attend a theatrical performance by Rama Devi Urmila Dammannagari, a celebrated Kuchipudi artist who once dominated the village stage. A traveling soothsayer then foretells to Vanaja that she will become a great dancer, a prophecy that fills her with renewed purpose even as it unsettles those around her.
Full summary
The whole story of Vanaja, scene by scene
Vanaja Box Office
Vanaja grossed $161,590 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$161.6K
- US & Canada
- $161.6K
Vanaja Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vanaja.
How Well Do You Know Vanaja?
9 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 Vanaja's father?
Vanaja Also Known As
Also known as “바나자”.
- Also known as
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- 바나자
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Vanaja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Vanaja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vanaja?
Vanaja runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Vanaja released?
Vanaja was released on September 11, 2006.
Who directed Vanaja?
Vanaja was directed by Rajnesh Domalpalli.
Who is in the cast of Vanaja?
Vanaja stars Mamatha Bhukya as Vanaja, Ramachandriah Marikanti as Somayya and Bhavani Renukunta as Lacchi, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Vanaja make at the box office?
Vanaja grossed $161,590 worldwide.
Does Vanaja have a post-credit scene?
No. Vanaja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vanaja in?
The original language of Vanaja is Telugu.
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