Chintakayala Ravi

Chintakayala Ravi

Year: 2008

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Yogi

DramaFamilyComedy

Chintakayala Ravi works as a waiter in a New York bar but pretends to his mother that he is a software engineer. When she arranges a marriage match in their native village, the prospective bride’s friend Sunitha uncovers his true job and alerts the whole community. Upon his return Ravi faces public humiliation and the fallout of his deception.

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Timeline & Setting – Chintakayala Ravi (2008)

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New York, Andhra Pradesh

The story alternates between a bustling New York bar where Ravi works and a rural village in Andhra Pradesh where marriage customs drive the plot. In New York, the immigrant setting underscores Ravi's American dream and the gap with his family back home. The village scenes reveal tight-knit communities and the social pressure to conform to parental wishes.

🗽 Urban hub 🌾 Rural town traditions

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:02

Main Characters – Chintakayala Ravi (2008)

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Chintakayala Ravi (Venkatesh)

A head waiter at a New York bar who dreams of becoming a software engineer. He lies to his mother about his true profession to spare her disappointment, then navigates the consequences as his deception touches his arranged marriage plans and his friendship with Sunitha. He is warm-hearted, resourceful, and torn between family duty and personal happiness.

🎭 Charismatic 💬 Quick-witted ❤️ Honest

Sunitha (Anushka Shetty)

A village girl who befriends Ravi and later falls for him. She helps uncover Ravi's lie when Lavanya's family seeks the truth, and she ultimately becomes his partner. She is perceptive, compassionate, and capable of standing up for what is right.

💖 Romantic 🤝 Trustworthy 🌟 Protagonist

Lavanya (Mamta Mohandas)

A local village girl whose engagement to Ravi is arranged under the mothers’ deception. She believes Ravi is a software engineer until the truth is revealed, and her hopes are redirected as the romance develops elsewhere.

💍 Marriage 🧭 Deception 💞 Love

Srikanth (Venu Thottempudi)

Ravi’s ally who once saved his life in America. He travels to the village and supports Ravi as the truth comes to light, helping mend fences with Lavanya’s family and guiding Ravi toward Sunitha.

🤝 Friendship 🕊 Redemption

Seshamamba (Lakshmi)

Ravi's mother who believes she is acting for the good of her son by arranging his marriage. Her protective instincts and social expectations drive much of the plot’s conflict.

👩‍👧 Family 🗳 Social pressure

Nachmi (Ali Basha)

A comic-relief supporting character who appears in the backdrop of Ravi’s life in the US and India, contributing to the film's light moments.

😂 Comedy 🗺 Supporting

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Major Themes – Chintakayala Ravi (2008)

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🎭 Truth vs Lies

Ravi's lie about being a software engineer triggers a chain of misunderstandings, affecting his relationships with family and potential spouses. The film examines how small deceits can escalate when built on good intentions, and whether truth can heal damaged trust.

💖 Love and Duty

Romantic feelings complicate the arranged marriage setup. Sunitha and Ravi's growing bond tests what is expected by tradition, while Lavanya's future is shaped by the truth that surfaces. The narrative explores choosing personal happiness without breaking family bonds.

🏡 Family and Honor

Family pride and social expectations propel the central conflict. Seshamamba's wish to secure Ravi's marriage collides with Ravi's own path to honesty and commitment. The story centers on restoring honor through responsible choices and reconciliation.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:02

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