Makkhi - 2012

Makkhi, a mesmerising Telugu-language fantasy action film, stands as a brilliant testament to the creative genius of writer and director S. S. Rajamouli. Released with immense anticipation, this cinematic marvel showcases a captivating narrative that effortlessly weaves together elements of fantasy, action, and romance, leaving audiences spellbound from start to finish. 

With stellar performances by acclaimed actors such as Sudeep Sanjeev, Ghanta Naveen Babu (Nani), and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Makkhi presents a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Set in a world where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred, Makkhi follows the extraordinary journey of an unshakeable housefly seeking vengeance. This unlikely protagonist, voiced by Naveen Babu, is driven by an undying love and an unwavering desire to protect his beloved. Through a captivating blend of visual effects and seamless storytelling, the film transports viewers into a realm where the smallest of creatures hold the power to change destinies.

S. S. Rajamouli, known for his visionary storytelling and grandiose productions, masterfully brings this tale to life on the silver screen. With his remarkable direction, he elevates Makkhi beyond the realm of a mere film, transforming it into a supernatural experience that defies conventional cinematic boundaries.

In the realm of Indian cinema, Makkhi has garnered widespread acclaim and adoration, capturing the hearts of audiences with its imaginative storytelling and extraordinary performances. It stands as a testament to the boundless possibilities of filmmaking, where even the smallest of creatures can become the biggest heroes.

Table of Contents

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Reviews

• Cast

• Crew

• Character Analysis

• Songs

• Behind the Scenes

• Box Office Collection

• Awards

• Interesting Facts

• How to Book a Personalised Celebrity Message from a Star Similar to the Celebs from Makkhi on Tring?

Details

Plot

PlayA young girl who is having trouble falling asks her father to read her a story before bed. In spite of his initial reluctance, he eventually tells her a story about a fly known as Nani.

A young man from Hyderabad named Nani is an expert at making fireworks. He is in love with Bindu, his next-door neighbour and the NGO Project 511's micro-artist and director. Bindu develops romantic feelings for Nani as well, despite the fact that she keeps them to herself.

Bindu visits the workplace of a wealthy and powerful industrialist named Sudeep in an effort to seek money for her non-profit organisation. Sudeep thinks she is attractive. He makes friends with her, gives her 15 Lakh (US$28,000), and wins her trust.

Sudeep intends to murder Nani because he views him as a rival. One evening, Bindu is motivated by Nani to assist her in completing a work of micro art—a heart locket created out of a pencil.

Sudeep kidnaps Nani on the way home and strangles him to death, making it appear as though it was an accident. Before passing away, Nani curses Sudeep and makes a death threat against him if he tries to harm Bindu.

Unaware of the incident, Bindu calls the dying Nani to declare her love for him; it is the last thing he hears before becoming a housefly with no memory of its prior existence.

When the fly comes into contact with Sudeep and Bindu, its memory is awakened, and it becomes obsessed with getting even with Sudeep. Sudeep invites the upset Bindu to travel with him to New Delhi to visit the education minister. He informs her that if she could convince the minister with a presentation regarding the NGO, he might assist in getting it recognised nationally.

On the way to the airport, the fly causes Sudeep to crash and draws "I will kill you" on the windscreen, which makes Sudeep uneasy. When the fly finds Bindu grieving over Nani in her bedroom, it then exposes itself to be Nani by having Bindu write on the desk with her tears. Bindu receives information about the circumstances of Nani's passing, and they team up to fight Sudeep.

Sudeep's obsession with the fly interferes with both his personal and professional lives. He almost goes broke when a series of events results in his money being burned to ashes.

Tantra, a magician, informs Sudeep that Nani has taken the form of a fly and is out for vengeance. Sudeep plans to murder Nani in his house, but the fly flees after setting up a fire with a short circuit that seals the room. Tantra passes away in an accident, and the smoke renders Sudeep unconscious.

Sudeep is saved by his business associate Adithya, contrary to Nani and Bindu's presumption that he is dead. When Sudeep discovers that Bindu is helping the fly, he becomes furious. In order to collect a ₹700 Crore insurance policy and to stop his investors from taking legal action against his business, Sudeep murders Adithya.

Nani follows Sudeep as he takes Bindu to his house to question her. Sudeep threatens to kill Bindu when she uses a razor blade to try to stab him, and he also calls for Nani to show up. But during the encounter, Nani uses a needle to gravely hurt Sudeep.

After a lengthy struggle, Sudeep clips Nani's wing before using the same needle to kill him. Nani wraps himself in gunpowder and leaps into the flame of a lit match and into a cannon that has already been loaded in a last-ditch effort to kill Sudeep.

Sudeep is struck by the projectile as it travels through him and strikes an oxygen cylinder, setting off a powerful explosion that kills Sudeep and completely destroys his home. 

Bindu, who managed to escape the flames unharmed, is in mourning over Nani and crafts a charm out of his wing. On the way to work one day, she notices a teaser, whom Nani then attacks with a needle before announcing his return.

The small girl gets fascinated by the tale her father tells about the fly. During the credits, her father tells the story of a drunken burglar who snuck into Bindu's home earlier in the story and ultimately changed his ways after hearing Bindu deliver Nani a beautiful speech that he thought was for him.

Release

The film Makkhi was released on July 6, 2012, and it was shown on roughly 1,100 screens. At a rate of thirty per cent, the state of Tamil Nadu's government imposed an amusement tax on the movie.  In the original version of the film, the title was Eega; however, the Hindi dub was given the title Makkhi, and it was released on October 12th, 2012.

Reviews

Malathi Rangarajan from The Hindu said, "Let's celebrate the figment of [Rajamouli's] imagination that has made the housefly appear as invincible as any of our muscle-flexing heroes". On IMDb, the film has a 7.7 rating.

Makkhi received four out of five stars from critic Radhika Rajamani of Rediff.com, who praised the film's special effects, performances, and cinematography while adding that Sudeepa "is such a delight to watch on screen." Makkhi received an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Cast

• Nani as Nani

• Sudeepa as Sudeep

• Samantha as Bindu

• Adithya as Sudeep's business partner

• Thagubothu Ramesh as a drunk thief who loves Bindu (Telugu version)

• Santhanam as Poottu Govindan, a thief who loves Bindu (Tamil version)

• Chatrapathi Sekhar as Tantra, a sorcerer who knows about Nani

• Noel Sean as Nani's friend

• Srinivasa Reddy as Sudeep's personal assistant

• Sivannarayana Naripeddi as a temple priest

• Devadarshini as Bindu's sister-in-law

• Rajeev Kanakala as the thief's manager

• Dhanraj as the thief's friend

• Hamsa Nandini as Kala (cameo appearance)

• Crazy Mohan as a Malayali veterinarian (cameo appearance, Tamil version)

Crew

• Director(s) - S. S. Rajamouli

• Writer(s) - S. S. Rajamouli and V. Vijayendra Prasad

• Producer(s) - Sai Korrapati

• Cinematographer(s) - K. K. Senthil Kumar

• Editor(s) - Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

• Musician(s) - M. M. Keeravani

Character Analysis

• Nani (played by Ghanta Naveen Babu)

The protagonist of the story, Nani, is a kind-hearted and simple man who falls in love with Bindu, his neighbour. Nani's life takes a dramatic turn when he is murdered by Sudeep, who sees him as a threat to his pursuit of Bindu. However, Nani is reborn as a housefly (Makkhi) and seeks to avenge his death. His character as a housefly showcases his determination, courage, and unwavering love for Bindu as he tries to protect her from Sudeep's evil intentions.

• Sudeep (played by Sudeep Sanjeev)

Sudeep is the antagonist of the film, portrayed by the talented actor Sudeep Sanjeev. He is a wealthy and influential businessman who exhibits an arrogant and ruthless demeanour. Sudeep becomes infatuated with Bindu and desires to win her over at any cost. However, his obsession turns into a dangerous game when he encounters Nani, who stands in his way. Sudeep's character is a classic example of a villain, with his malicious intentions and relentless pursuit of power.

• Bindu (played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu)

Bindu is the female lead in the movie. She is a talented and ambitious micro-artist who runs an NGO that supports education for underprivileged children. Bindu is kind-hearted, compassionate, and dedicated to her work. She becomes the object of affection for both Nani and Sudeep, which ultimately leads to the central conflict in the story. Bindu's character represents the perfect example of grace, strength, and resilience as she navigates the challenges that come her way.

Songs

Behind the Scenes

PlayMidway through the 1990s, screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad had the concept for Makkhi. He was joking with his son S. S. Rajamouli, at the time about a housefly seeking revenge on a human.

An English-language movie based on the concept was later created by Prasad. It was set in the 1830s and features an African-American kid who dies while attempting to free his family from slavery and is reborn as a fly. After finishing Maryada Ramanna (2010), Rajamouli gave the idea more thought because he wanted to make a unique movie.

On December 7, 2010, in Hyderabad, an official launch event was held to mark the beginning of production on the film. The initial version of the movie was shot over the course of six months and cost over ₹11 Crore; however, Rajamouli decided the content was of poor quality and decided to start over.

It was believed that the film would have a final budget of between ₹30 and ₹40 Crore. In the Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad, 90% of the movie was filmed. Early in March 2011, a scene was shot in the Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Ammapally, close to Shamshabad.

During the first filming schedule, which wrapped up on March 16th, scenes involving Nani, Samantha, and Sudeepa were shot.

Box Office Collection

On the first day of its release in South India, Makkhi earned a total of ₹17 Crore, as reported by a trade expert named Komal Nahta. It opened in the United States on 31 screens and generated $538,996 in revenue during its first weekend of release, which works out to an average of $17,387 per screen.

The film grossed ₹13 Crore from 208 screens in Tamil Nadu over the course of ten days. Makkhi brought in $253,334 from 42 screens in the United States during its second weekend of release, increasing its total earnings from the first ten days in that country to $913,046.

It is estimated that Makkhi made a total of ₹125–130 Crore, which is equivalent to 23–24 million dollars.

Awards

Interesting Facts

• The real names of the main actors were also given to their respective characters, such as actor Sudeep as the multimillionaire industrialist Sudeep and actor Nani as the protagonist Nani.

• It was one of the contenders and the only Telugu film to be submitted as India's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the 2012 Oscars.

• The main character in the Hindi dub was voiced by Ajay Devgn.

• Since a housefly's head is mostly made up of eyes and has very few muscles, it was very hard for the fly to show feeling. To get around this, S.S. Rajamouli used body language. He had Nani put a cloth over his whole head and asked him to act out different feelings just with his body. The animation team used this information to create the fly's moves and body language.

• In the late 1990s, screenwriter K. V. Vijayendra Prasad had the idea for the movie Eega. He was joking with his son, S. S. Rajamouli, at the time about a housefly plotting vengeance on a human.

Makkhi not only entertains but also resonates with audiences, as it reminds us that courage and determination can emanate from the unlikeliest of sources. The film's enduring popularity and the impact it has had on the cinematic landscape solidify its place as a remarkable achievement in Indian cinema.

It continues to be celebrated as a testament to the power of innovative filmmaking and remains a cherished gem in the hearts of film enthusiasts around the world.

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