| Ashta Chamma | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Mohan Krishna Indraganti |
| Written by | Mohan Krishna Indraganti |
| Based on | The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde |
| Produced by | Ram Mohan P D. Suresh Babu (presenter) |
| Starring | Nani Swathi Reddy Srinivas Avasarala Bhargavi |
| Cinematography | P. G. Vinda |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | Kalyani Malik |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Suresh Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Ashta Chamma (transl. A four-player board game) is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. The film stars Nani, Swathi Reddy, Srinivas Avasarala, and Bhargavi with Tanikella Bharani in a supporting role.[1][2] An adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest,[3] the film deals with four quirky characters interwoven in a romantic narration. Upon release, the film received positive reviews and box office success. Swathi won the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.[4][5][6]
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