Challenge
Seen it?1984 | 146 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Telugu, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A young man accepts a wealthy tycoon's challenge to achieve success on his own terms. As he navigates obstacles and rivalries, he sets out to prove that with determination, anything is possible.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
- ChiranjeeviGandhi
- Suhasini ManiratnamLakshmi
- VijayashantiHarika
- Rao Gopal RaoRammohan Rao
- Rajendra PrasadVidyarthi
- Gollapudi Maruti RaoHanumantha Rao
- Sai KumarWard boy Prakasam
- Silk SmithaPriyamvada
- Allu Aravindcameo appearance