Hi Nanna (2023) poster
Our suggested age10+
Official-classification-backed family guide Research updated 13 Aug 2026

Hi Nanna

2023 Telugu 2h 35m

A six-year-old with cystic fibrosis enlists the help of a mysterious new friend to persuade her single father to tell her the story of her mother.

Overall family watch Mostly
Comfortable with parents? Yes

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 to 5 and are mapped from published official impact levels.

Why age 10+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Editorial assessment: none violence, gore and scariness concern. Not present
None 0/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 0 (none) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Editorial assessment: very mild sex, romance and nudity concern.
Very Mild 1/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 1 (very mild) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

Language & Abusive Words Editorial assessment: none language and abusive words concern. Not present
None 0/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 0 (none) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Editorial assessment: none alcohol, drugs and smoking concern. Not present
None 0/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 0 (none) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Editorial assessment: very mild sensitive or disturbing themes concern.
Very Mild 1/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 1 (very mild) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Editorial assessment: very mild family-viewing awkwardness concern.
Very Mild Awkwardness 1/5

For Hi Nanna, severity 1 (very mild) reflects current official platform plot information, catalogue genre context and any existing age/certificate guidance. The explanation is kept spoiler-light and avoids adding unverified scene details.

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Release date
07 December 2023
Runtime
155 minutes
Country
India
Languages
Telugu
Genres
Family, Drama, Romance
Director
Shouryuv
Writers
Vamshi Bommena, Nagendra Kasi, Shouryuv
Cast
Nani, Kiara Khanna, Mrunal Thakur, Shilpa Tulaskar, Nassar, Jayaram, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Angad Bedi

Spoiler-free synopsis

A six-year-old with cystic fibrosis enlists the help of a mysterious new friend to persuade her single father to tell her the story of her mother.

For families

Research guidance

A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

Potential constructive discussion around Hi Nanna can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Family, Drama, Romance material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Family, Drama, Romance, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2023 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present in the database and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 10+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Family, Drama, Romance includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.

Reviewed by Mayank Luthyagi · 13 Aug 2026 · Updated 13 Aug 2026

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