Chirunavvutho
Chirunavvutho (transl. With a Smile) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed by G. Ram Prasad from a story written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Venu, Prema, debutante Shaheen and Prakash Raj. The score and soundtrack is composed by Mani Sharma. It was second movie in Venu's career after his first hit Swayamvaram (1999). It turned out to be a super hit at the box-office with critics praising Trivikram Srinivas's writing and Venu's acting.
| Chirunavvutho | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | G. Ram Prasad |
| Written by | G. Ram Prasad (Screenplay) Trivikram Srinivas (Story & Dialogues) |
| Produced by | Venkata Syam Prasad |
| Starring | Venu Prema Shaheen Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | K. Prasad |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | |
Release date | 10 November 2000 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film won three Nandi Awards including Best Feature Film. It was later remade into Kannada as Premakke Sai (2001) and in Tamil as Youth (2002). Shaheen reprised her role in both remakes. A few scenes were inspired by the 1997 Italian film Life Is Beautiful. The film was unofficially remade in Hindi as Muskurake Dekh Zara (2010).