1: Nenokkadine

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Mahesh Babu as Gautham
  • Gautham Krishna as young Gautham (cameo appearance)
• Kriti Sanon as Sameera, Gautham’s girlfriend
• Nassar as an unnamed businessman, Chandrashekar’s friend
• Kelly Dorji as Antonio Rosarius
• Pradeep Rawat as Taxi Driver
• Anand as entrepreneur Chandrashekhar, Gautham’s father
• Anu Hasan as Kalyani, Gautham’s mother
• Raghu Babu as Raghu, Gautham’s friend
• Sayaji Shinde as Inspector John Baadshah
• Posani Krishna Murali as Gulaab Singh
• Srinivasa Reddy as Baadshah’s subordinate
• Naveen Polishetty as the taxi driver’s son
• Ravi Varma as Michael
• Surya as Gautham’s doctor
• Amit Tiwari as actual businessman’s henchman
• Banerjee as Sameera’s boss
• Sophie Choudry in the item number “London Bab

Storyline:

Gautham (Mahesh Babu) is a successful rock musician who struggles with the trauma of witnessing his parents’ murder as a child. He suffers from a psychological condition that causes him to question reality and hallucinate. With the help of his girlfriend Sameera (Kriti Sanon), a journalist, he sets out to uncover the truth behind his parents’ deaths while battling his own mental health issues.

The film incorporates elements of psychological thriller and action, featuring a complex narrative that intertwines Gautham’s search for answers with his internal struggles.

About Movie:

1: Nenokkadine is a Telugu action thriller film directed by Sukumar. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, with Nassar, Pradeep Rawat, and Kelly Dorji in supporting roles. The story revolves around Gautham, a rock musician suffering from schizophrenia, who embarks on a quest to find his missing parents.

Upon release, 1: Nenokkadine received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. While Mahesh Babu’s performance was widely praised, the film’s complex screenplay and length drew some criticism. Reviewers noted its ambitious themes and artistic direction but mentioned that its intricate plot might be challenging for some viewers.

Despite the mixed reviews, the film grossed over $1.327 million in the United States and became the fourth-highest-grossing Telugu film at the U.S. box office at that time. However, it was considered commercially unsuccessful in India.

The film won three awards at the 4th South Indian International Movie Awards and two awards at the 11th CineMAA Awards. It has gained a cult following over the years for its unique storytelling and Mahesh Babu’s performance, being recognized as one of the “25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade” by Film Companion.

1: Nenokkadine is notable for its exploration of mental health issues within the framework of mainstream Indian cinema. Its ambitious narrative style and Mahesh Babu’s charisma have made it a significant entry into Telugu cinema, influencing future filmmakers to tackle complex themes in their storytelling.

Overall, 1: Nenokkadine stands out as an intriguing blend of psychological depth and action thriller elements, showcasing Sukumar’s distinctive directorial vision.