Kshana Kshanam (1991)

A high-profile bank robbery in the city wreaks havoc in the life of an unsuspecting regular young woman when she's caught in the line of fire between the villains and the police.

Director:

Ram Gopal Varma

Writers:

Satyanand (dialogue), Ram Gopal Varma (screenplay)

Stars:

Sridevi, Venkatesh Daggubati, Paresh Rawal

Top Rated Telugu Movies #30 | 4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Sridevi	...	Satya
Venkatesh Daggubati	...	Chandu (as Venkatesh)
Paresh Rawal	...	Nayar (Mastan), a gangster
Rami Reddy	...	Inspector Yadav
Brahmanandam	...	Store Manager
Narsing Yadav	...	Narsing
Horse Babu	...	Naryana
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hema	...	Sarala

Storyline

Chandu is a petty thief who comes across Satya, an innocent girl who unwittingly comes across a way to a huge amount of money stolen from a bank. While the gang that robbed the bank go after her for the clue, one member dies in her apartment and she believes she's the one that killed him. Every one including the original gang that robbed the bank, the police and now Chandu and Satya go after the money.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | stabbed to death | strangulation | flashlight | shot in the chest | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Telugu

Release Date:

9 October 1991 (India)

Also Known As:

Every Second

Filming Locations:

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sri Durga Arts

Technical Specs

Runtime:

158 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie is loosely based on Robert Zemeckis's 1984 action adventure - romantic comedy "Romancing the stone" starring Michael Douglas.

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Connections

Remade as Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)

User Reviews

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No other Telugu picture have I watched as many times as "Kshana Kshanam." A thoroughly enjoyable film, "Kshana Kshanam" was now veteran director Ramgopal Varma's second feature after his path-breaking "Shiva."

A character driven movie with an interesting plot, this movie has a lot going for it. Brilliant, close-to-life performances by the lead actors lent the film's rather fictional storyline a sense of authenticity and believability.

Venkatesh and Sridevi share a fine on-screen chemistry and both do a commendable job. I consider Sridevi's performance in this film to be one of her career best after "Sadma". Then, of course, there was Paresh Rawal's impeccable portrayal of the neurotic bad-guy which just blew my mind away. His 'Nair' role is arguably one of the best villain parts in any Indian film since 'Gabbar Singh' in "Sholay". A treat watching Rawal here in all his acting glory.

Ramgopal Varma's screenplay is precise leaving no room for unnecessary fillers. Every scene is an integral part of the story, including the songs which are melodious, witty & nicely choreographed and definitely one of the film's highlights. Varma's direction is special as always in the sense that he lets his actors take the story forward for us spectators. Varma the actor's director sticks to his forte and delivers a smasher!

Indian or not, Varma fan or not, watch this film now. I say this is a great film and in two hours and thirty minutes you'll be nodding your head in agreement with me.