A Day in the Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet

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A Day in the Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet
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Directed by Ram Gopal Varma
Starring Lakshmi Manchu
CinematographySatish Mutyala
Edited byKamal R
Music bySeshu K M R
Release date
  • 9 October 2014 (2014-10-09)
Running time
3 minutes
CountryIndia

A Day in the Life of Lakshmi Manchu's Feet is a 2014 Indian short film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Lakshmi Manchu from the perspective of her feet.

Contents

Plot

The short follows Lakshmi Manchu's feet as she goes about her daily routine. [1]

Cast

Manchu's daughter, Vishnu Manchu, Manchu Manoj and Mohan Babu make cameo appearances as themselves. [1]

Production

The film is notably Ram Gopal Varma's first short film. [1]

Release

The short was initially scheduled to release on 8 October 2014 coicinding with Lakshmi Manchu's birthday. [3] The short was released directly on YouTube on the following day and garnered more than 18,000 views in seven hours. [1]

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References

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