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Hi Nanna
Teaser poster
Directed byShouryuv
Screenplay byShouryuv
Bhanu Dheeraj Rayudu
Vasanth Sameer Pinnamaraju
Story byShouryuv
Dialogues byNagendra Kasi
Vamshi Bommena
Produced byMohan Cherukuri (CVM)
Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala
Murthy K. S.
Starring
CinematographySanu Varghese
Edited byPraveen Anthony
Music byHesham Abdul Wahab
Production
company
Vyra Entertainments
Release date
  • 7 December 2023 (2023-12-07)
Running time
155 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Hi Nanna (transl. Hi Papa) is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Shouryuv in his directorial debut. The film stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, alongside Kiara Khanna, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Angad Bedi and Viraj Ashwin in supporting roles. The music was composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sanu Varghese and Praveen Anthony.

Hi Nanna was released on 7 December 2023 and received positive reviews from critics. The film was a box office success with a worldwide gross of over ₹72 crores.

Plot

Viraj is a famous fashion photographer with his own studio in Mumbai with his six-year-old daughter Mahi, with cystic fibrosis. Curious about her mother, Mahi earns her story's promise if she tops her class. Viraj delays, causing a rift. Mahi goes missing but is saved by Yashna. Both Yashna and Mahi force Viraj to tell the story of Varsha. Viraj recalls falling in love with Varsha in Coonoor. They marry, but Varsha's aversion to parenthood due to her parents failed relationship and divorce, strains their relationship. Mahi's birth reveals her cystic fibrosis, leading to further strain and regret from Varsha for marrying Viraj and conceiving Mahi. The couple gets into an accident while arguing.

After the accident erases Varsha's memories, Her mother makes Viraj leave her along with Mahi. Then it is revealed that Varsha is none other than Yashna, and Viraj has narrated the story with her name as Varsha to throw her off the scent. Mahi's and Yashna's bond starts to strengthen, and Viraj, sensing this, decides to go on an impromptu trip to Goa. Yashna plans Mahi's birthday in Goa, uncovering Viraj's forgetfulness. As a result, fights and emotional sequences result. Mahi, Pluto, Viraj, and Yashna share a fleeting but cherished moment together.

As Yashna's wedding approaches, Mahi yearns for Yashna's promised surprise. But, unfortunately, before the wedding, Mahi gets cystic fibrosis problems and is rushed to a nearby hospital. But, the doctors say that she has very little survival chance to Viraj, which makes him tense. During the wedding, Yashna's father calls it off, which causes a conflict to ensue, and talks to Yashna about Viraj's problem. Then, Yashna rushes to the hospital to see Viraj and Mahi. Mahi is currently needing a lung transplant to save and protect her. Yashna's fiancée knows about the problem and understands it, so he and his family and friends do an operation to save Mahi, which makes Viraj surprised and tensed. Mahi's surgery is done successfully and she survives. Viraj and Yashna reconcile and reunite after. The film ends with a grown-up Mahi after a few years surviving the surgery, singing a song about her life, and the audience happily applauds her.

Cast

Production

Development

On 1 January 2023, Vyra Entertainment announced their maiden production film, with Nani and Mrunal Thakur as cast and debut director Shouryuv, music and background score composer Hesham Abdul Wahab, cinematographer Sanu Varghese, editor Praveen Anthony and art director Jothish Shankar as crew. It was tentatively titled as Nani 30.[2] The film marks Thakur's second Telugu film after Sita Ramam (2022).[3] In late March, Angad Bedi was announced being a part of the cast in his debut Telugu film.[4] In late April, it was reported that Shruti Haasan was going be a part of the cast.[5] On 13 July, the title Hi Nanna was revealed.[6] Nani reportedly received ₹22 crore (US$2.6 million) as remuneration.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began in February 2023, with the first schedule in Hyderabad. The second schedule commenced in Mumbai.[3] The schedule concluded by 31 May.[8] The third schedule was filmed in Ramoji Film City. Thakur wrapped up her portions for the schedule by 27 July.[9] The fourth schedule commenced on 2 September in Coonoor. The schedule reportedly featured a song sequence.[10]

Music

Main article: Hi Nanna (soundtrack)

The music and background score is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, in his maiden collaboration with Shouryuv and Nani.[2] The audio rights were acquired by T-Series.[11] The tracks "Samayama",[12] "Gaaju Bomma",[13] "Ammadi", "Odiyamma" and "Idhe Idhe" were released as singles before the full 10-song album on 18 December 2023. Wahab re-recorded the film's background score using artificial intelligence thereby becoming the first Indian film to do so.[14]

Release

Theatrical

Hi Nanna had a worldwide theatrical release on 7 December 2023, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages.[15] The film was initially scheduled to release on 21 December 2023, but later moved to 7 December 2023 in order to avoid clash with Salaar and Dunki.[16]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10.[17][18]

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Hi Nanna a must-watch for those seeking a blend of heart and soul in cinema."[19] Raghu Bandi of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Nani and Mrunal Thakur star in a high-emotion drama that will remind you of actor's Jersey."[20] Avad Mohammed of OTTplay gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Hi Nanna is a routine and slow-paced family drama that works in the last half an hour."[21] NTV gave 2/5 stars and wrote "In trying to tell it like a fairytale, director faltered in finding the emotional cog that connects with universal audience, uniformly. Hence, movie remains a preference for those who like candyfloss entertainers on a regular basis, at best with issues."[22]

Neeshitha Nyayapati of Hindustan Times wrote "Shouryuv’s debut film is an emotional drama that’ll tug at your heart, both with its performances and storyline."[23] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Shouryuv’s drama is a breather amid larger-than-life action entertainers."[24] Ram Venkat Srikar of Film Companion wrote "Hi Nanna makes up for its weaker parts with some super strong emotional moments and even after not being convinced with it in certain aspects, it's a story that's largely satisfying on the emotional level."[25]

References

  1. ^ "Hi Nanna (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "The World Of Natural Star Nani, Mrunal Thakur and Shouryuv, Production No 1 (#Nani30) Unveiled". The Times of India. 1 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Exclusive! Nani and Mrunal Thakur were my first choices for #Nani30: Shouryuv". The Times of India. 3 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Actor Angad Bedi to make his south debut with superstar Nani". The Times of India. 20 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Inside details about Shruti Haasan's role in Nani, Mrunal Thakur's #Nani30". The Times of India. 29 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Nani and Mrunal Thakur's film titled 'Hi Nanna': First glimpse reveals a heartwarming tale of a father-daughter bond". The Times of India. 13 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Is Nani charging Rs 22 crores as remuneration for 'Hi Nanna'?". The Times of India. 6 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Mrunal Thakur wraps Mumbai schedule of 'Nani 30', says "heart full of gratitude"". The Times of India. 31 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Mrunal Thakur wraps up another schedule of upcoming film 'Hi Nanna' with Natural star Nani". The Times of India. 27 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Hi Nanna: New shooting schedule of Nani and Mrunal Thakur starrer commences in scenic Coonoor". The Times of India. 2 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Popular music label grabs Hi Nanna's audio rights". 123telugu.com. 16 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  12. ^ FC, Team (8 September 2023). "Samayama: First Single From Nani's Hi Nanna Out". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Hi Nanna Song 'Gaaju Bomma': Nani and Kiara Khanna's Melodious Number Is the Sweetest Ode to Every Father and Daughter (Watch Lyrical Video) | 🎥 LatestLY". LatestLY. 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Hi Nanna becomes the first Telugu movie to embrace this tech – Deets inside". 123telugu.com. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  15. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (15 October 2023). "'Hi Nanna' teaser: Nani, Mrunal Thakur star in a feel-good film on love and fatherhood". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "Nani and Mrunal Thakur's 'Hi Nanna' teaser release date revealed". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  17. ^ "Hi Nanna". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Hi Nanna - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 7 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Hi Nanna Movie Review: Heartwarming Tale Of Love And Resilience; Nani, Mrunal, & Kiara Melt Hearts". The Times of India.
  20. ^ "Hi Nanna movie review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur impress in a poignant tale of love and bonding". The Indian Express.
  21. ^ "Hi Nanna Review - The emotional last half hour makes up for an otherwise slow and predictable narrative". OTTplay.
  22. ^ "Hi Nanna Movie Review: Melodrama Overkill". 7 December 2023.
  23. ^ "Hi Nanna review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna shine in this emotional tale". Hindustan Times.
  24. ^ "'Hi Nanna' movie review: A reaffirming story of love that conquers everything". The Hindu.
  25. ^ "Hi Nanna Review: Heartfelt Treatment Overpowers Predictable Narrative". Film Companion.
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