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{{Short description|1994 Telugu film by Ram Gopal Varma}}

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{{Infobox film
| name = Govinda Govinda
| image = Govinda Govinda.jpg
| caption = Movie Poster
| producer = [[C. Aswani Dutt]]
| director = [[Ram Gopal Varma]]
| story = Ram Gopal Varma Kommanapalli
| screenplay = Ram Gopal Varma [[Jandhyala]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| starring = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] [[Sridevi]] Master Anil Raj [[Paresh Rawal]]
| music = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cinematography = [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
| editing = Shankar
| studio = [[Vyjayanthi Movies]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1994|01|21}}
| runtime = 145 mins
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Govinda Govinda''''' is a 1994 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Supernatural thriller|supernatural]] [[heist film]] written and directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. Produced by [[C. Aswani Dutt]] on [[Vyjayanthi Movies]] banner, the film stars [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Sridevi]] in lead roles, alongside [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]], and Master Anil Raj. The music was composed by [[Raj–Koti]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Vinayaka Rao |date=2021-08-04 |title=రేర్ పిక్: ‘గోవిందా గోవింద’ సెట్‌లో ఆ నలుగురు |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2021/oldies/govinda-govinda-movie-rare-pic-chj-kbk-18746.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Chitra Jyothy |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothy]] |language=te}}</ref>

Released on 21 January 1994, the film was a commercial failure.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=17 August 2002 |title=Interview with Aswini Dutt by Jeevi |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/inter_aswinidutt1.html |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> However, the music by Raj–Koti was well-received and praised for its freshness and appeal.<ref name=":0" /> It was later dubbed into Hindi as ''The Great Robbery''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Love on the Run Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5 |url=https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/the-great-robbery/0-0-movie_615899345}}</ref>

==Plot==
<big>'''Prologue'''</big>

Between the [[Treta Yuga]] and [[Kali Yuga]], sage [[Bhrigu|Bhrugu]] performs a Loka Kalyana Yaga and visits [[Vaikuntha|Vaikuntam]] to meet [[Lord Vishnu]]. Finding Vishnu resting on [[Adisesha]] with [[Mahalakshmi]] in service at his feet, Bhriugu becomes enraged when Vishnu does not acknowledge him and kicks the Lord on His chest, where Mahalakshmi resides. To pacify the sage, Vishnu gently presses Bhrugu's legs, squeezing an extra eye on the sage's sole that symbolized his ego. Realizing his mistake, Bhrugu apologizes and declares Vishnu as the supreme among the [[Trimurti]].

However, Mahalakshmi, angered by Vishnu's actions, leaves Vaikuntam. Distraught, Vishnu descends to Earth, residing under a tamarind tree on the [[Venkata (hill)|Venkata hill]], meditating without food or sleep, awaiting Lakshmi's return. Concerned about the Universe's balance, the [[Devata]]s appeal to Vishnu, leading Him to incarnate as [[Venkateswara]] in Kali Yuga.

<big>'''Present Day'''</big>

In [[Bangkok]], an [[Occult|occultist]] named Stavros devises a plan to gain supernatural powers through [[telekinesis]]. He believes sacrificing a virgin woman's head to Lord Venkateswara's crown from [[Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala|Tirumala Temple]] will grant him this ability. Stavros hires Paresh, a [[Mumbai|Bombay]]-based burglar and smuggler to steal the crown from the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, offering him $1 million for the heist.

Meanwhile, Naveena, a [[Indian diaspora|non-resident Indian]] living in Bangkok, decides to visit her hometown, [[Tadepalligudem]], after the death of her parents. She also plans to bring her paternal grandmother back to Bangkok. During her visit to Tirumala, she meets a taxi driver, Seenu, whose father is a guard at the Venkateswara temple. Seenu saves Naveena from thieves who are trying to cheat her, leading to a growing affection between them.

A young boy, abandoned near the Venkateswara Temple, is adopted by the temple's main priest and becomes close friends with Seenu. During her visit, Naveena photographs the temple and meets the priest and Seenu's father. At their invitation, she visits their home. Seenu develops feelings for Naveena but hesitates to express them due to their differing social status. He later saves her from a bear attack, further strengthening their bond. Naveena eventually returns to Bangkok, leaving Seenu with her contact details.

One day, Seenu's father falls ill and cannot report to the temple. On the same day, Paresh and his gang steal the temple's sacred crown and flee to Bangkok, unaware that the boy has witnessed the theft. Suspicion falls on Seenu's father, as he failed to inform higher authorities about his absence, leading to police questioning. During the investigation, police discover Paresh's visiting card with an address in Bangkok. Seenu and the boy accompany the police to Bangkok to track down the robbers. However, the gang kill the investigating officer, unbeknownst to Seenu. Roaming the streets, Seenu and the boy are detained by Bangkok police due to language barriers. Fortunately, Naveena recognizes the boy on television and intervenes, securing their release.

Determined to retrieve the crown, they begin searching for the missing police officer and infiltrate a club. Meanwhile, Stavros's accomplice betrays Paresh, attempting to kill him and take the crown. Paresh narrowly escapes with the crown and demands a higher payment. The boy spots Paresh from a distance and alerts Seenu. Together with Naveena, Seenu follows Paresh to an abandoned temple in Bangkok. Stavros's men capture Naveena and Paresh, bringing them to Stavros. Seenu and the boy launch a rescue attempt. When Stavros tries to harm the boy, Naveena intervenes and is injured. Seenu confronts Stavros but is initially unable to defeat him due to Stavros's supernatural powers. The boy, revealed to be an incarnation of Lord Venkateswara, gives Seenu the [[Sudarshana Chakra|Sudarsana Chakra]]. With the divine weapon, Seenu kills Stavros.

After the battle, the boy, as Lord Venkateswara, heals everyone's wounds. In the end, Seenu marries Naveena, and the couple returns to the Venkateswara Temple to offer their prayers and seek the Lord's blessings.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] as Seenu
*[[Sridevi]] as Naveena
*Master Anilraj as Babu
*[[Paresh Rawal]] as Paresh
*[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Satyananda Swamy
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Bhrigu|Bhrigu Maharshi]]
*[[J. V. Somayajulu]] as Main Priest
*[[Arun Govil]] as [[Lord Vishnu]]
*[[Yamuna (actress)|Yamuna]] as [[Lakshmi|Goddess Mahalakshmi]]
*[[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] as Hanumanthu
*Dhir as Stavros
*Chang as Chang
*[[Sreedhar|Sreedhar Surapaneni]] as Narayana
*[[S. Gopala Reddy]] as CBI Officer
*[[Peketi Sivaram]] as Traveller in Bangkok Airport
*[[Kallu Chidambaram]] as Hotel Boy
*Kadambari Kiran as Seenu's Friend
*[[Uttej]] as Bus Stand Coolie
*[[Suryakantam (actress)|Suryakantam]] as Bamma
*[[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Seenu's Mother
*[[Silk Smitha]] in [[item number]]
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Producer [[C. Aswini Dutt|C. Aswani Dutt]] revealed in an interview that the film's conception stemmed from two story ideas proposed by director [[Ram Gopal Varma]].<ref name=":1" /> One of the ideas was [[Rangeela (1995 film)|''Rangeela'']], which Varma intended to make with [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in the role later played by [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Rajinikanth]] in the role portrayed by [[Jackie Shroff]]. However, Aswani Dutt, an ardent devotee of [[Venkateswara|Lord Venkateswara]], opted for an action film infused with spiritual elements. He encouraged Varma to proceed with ''Govinda Govinda'', blending elements of a thriller with divinity.<ref name=":1" />

The film featured Nagarjuna and Sridevi in the lead roles, reuniting after their successful pairing in ''[[Aakhari Poratam]]'' (1988).<ref name=":0" />

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Govinda Govinda
| type = film
| artist = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1994
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 29:18
| label = Supreme Music
| producer = Raj–Koti
| prev_title = Doragariki Dongapellam
| prev_year = 1994
| next_title = [[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]
| next_year = 1994
}}

The music for the film was composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. Audio soundtrack was released on Supreme Music label.
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 29:18
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title1 = Amma Bramha Devudo
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela]]
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]], [[Malgudi Subha]]
| length1 = 6:47

| title2 = Andama Anduma
| lyrics2 = Sirivennela
| extra2 =S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length2 = 5:22

| title3 = Indira Mandira
| lyrics3 = [[Veturi]]
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length3 = 5:18

| title4 = O Naveena
| lyrics4 = Veturi
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length4 = 5:42

| title5 = Premante Idantu
| lyrics5 = Sirivennela
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length5 = 5:50
}}

== Release and reception ==
During its production, ''Govinda Govinda'' garnered attention due to its high-profile team, including director Ram Gopal Varma, producer C. Aswani Dutt, and lead actors Nagarjuna and Sridevi.<ref name=":0" /> The media promoted the film as an ambitious project, further raising audience expectations. However, upon release, the film received mixed reviews, with some viewers expressing disappointment. Despite the reception, the music composed by Raj–Koti was a success, with the songs praised for their freshness and appeal.<ref name=":0" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0192087}}

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[[Category:1994 films]]
[[Category:1990s heist films]]
[[Category:1994 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1990s supernatural thriller films]]
[[Category:Films about telekinesis]]
[[Category:Indian heist films]]
[[Category:Indian supernatural thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Ram Gopal Varma]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti]]
[[Category:Vyjayanthi Movies films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Tirupati]]
[[Category:Films set in Tirupati]]

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