Film

Bhale Bhale Magadivoy

Name: Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2015
Cast: Nani, Lavanya Tripathi, Murali Sharma, Naresh, Sithara

Romantic comedy
Comedy
Light-hearted

A Telugu romantic comedy about Lucky, a chronically forgetful man who falls for the sweet Nandana while concealing his memory problems from her disapproving father. It's a lightweight, cheerful film that leans on physical comedy and misunderstandings, designed for audiences who want charm without complications. A Saturday-night date movie.

TMDb rating

3.3

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