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| writer = Perarasu | | writer = Perarasu | ||
| based_on = ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (Tamil) | | based_on = ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (Tamil) | ||
| starring = [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Kalyan Ram Nandamuri]]<br/>[[Vedhika | | starring = [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Kalyan Ram Nandamuri]]<br/>[[Vedhika]]<br>[[Saikumar (actor, born 1960)|Sai Kumar]] | ||
| music = [[Srikanth Deva]] | | music = [[Srikanth Deva]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]] | | cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]] | ||
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| distributor = Sai Sarvajit Movies Release | | distributor = Sai Sarvajit Movies Release | ||
| released = {{Film date|2007|09|21|[[India]]}} | | released = {{Film date|2007|09|21|[[India]]}} | ||
| runtime = 165 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Vijayadasami-Kalyan-Ram/dp/B07PBM9LYG|title=Watch Vijayadasami|website=[[Prime Video]]}}</ref> | | runtime = 165 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Vijayadasami-Kalyan-Ram/dp/B07PBM9LYG|title=Watch Vijayadasami|website=[[Amazon Prime Video]]}}</ref> | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
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'''''Vijayadasami''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Telugu | '''''Vijayadasami''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[V. Samudra]] and produced by Edara Rangarao. A remake of the 2005 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'', it stars [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Kalyan Ram Nandamuri]], [[Vedhika]] and [[Saikumar (actor, born 1960)|Sai Kumar]]. Vedhika made her [[Telugu cinema]] debut with this film, while [[Srikanth Deva]] also composed the music for ''Sivakasi'' that was reused in this film. The story was written by Perarasu who also wrote and directed the original film, while the [[Paruchuri brothers]] wrote the dialogues. [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]] handled the cinematography, while Nandamuri Hari edited the film and [[Stun Siva]] choreographed the action sequences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/title-vijayadasami.html|title=Title Announcement – Vijaya Dasami|website=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=4 July 2007}}</ref> Kalyan Ram decided to star in the film after watching the Tamil original in Vizag.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/audio-vijayadasami.html|title=Audio launch – Vijaya Dasami|website=[[Idlebrain.com]]|access-date=23 August 2007|quote=I saw Sivakasi film in Vizag and felt that I should do this film.}}</ref> The film was shot at a specially erected street set in Ramanaidu Cine Village, Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/massive-set-for-kalyan-ram-news-telugu-kkfuSuieeehsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112143035/https://www.sify.com/movies/massive-set-for-kalyan-ram-news-telugu-kkfuSuieeehsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 January 2020|title=Massive set for Kalyan Ram!|website=[[Sify.com]]|access-date=8 June 2007}}</ref> The climax scenes were shot for a week at Ramoji Film City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijayadasami-shoots-climax-at-rfc-telugu-news-32673|title='Vijayadasami' shoots climax at RFC|website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=30 July 2007}}</ref> | ||
The film was released on 21 September 2007, receiving negative reviews from critics.<ref name=IG/><ref name=FHD/><ref name=GA/> It was a commercial failure, and Kalyan Ram himself was not satisfied with the film's execution by Samudra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/gossip/kalyan-ram-worried-and-running-behind-him-3293|title=Kalyan Ram Worried And Running Behind Him|website=Greatandhra.com}}</ref> The film had an international DVD release on 25 April 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njmtv.com/saikumar_vijayadasami_kalyan-ram-vedika-sai-kumar-1766.html|title=Description – Vijayadasami|website=njmtv.com}}</ref> During a Facebook live session in 2018, Kalyan Ram said he regretted doing this film because he was not confident about it but had to take it in spite of demanding changes that weren't made.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriKalyanram/videos/1650254108414723/|title=Nandamuri Kalyan – Statement at 24:05|website=Facebook|access-date=21 March 2018|quote=I regret doing probably two films. There are two films that I regret doing. One is ''Sher'' and one is ''Vijayadasami''. There were a lot of planning problems and there were lot of issues that were happening. I was not that confident when I was doing the film.}}</ref> | The film was released on 21 September 2007, receiving negative reviews from critics.<ref name=IG/><ref name=FHD/><ref name=GA/> It was a commercial failure, and Kalyan Ram himself was not satisfied with the film's execution by Samudra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/gossip/kalyan-ram-worried-and-running-behind-him-3293|title=Kalyan Ram Worried And Running Behind Him|website=Greatandhra.com}}</ref> The film had an international DVD release on 25 April 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njmtv.com/saikumar_vijayadasami_kalyan-ram-vedika-sai-kumar-1766.html|title=Description – Vijayadasami|website=njmtv.com}}</ref> During a Facebook live session in 2018, Kalyan Ram said he regretted doing this film because he was not confident about it but had to take it in spite of demanding changes that weren't made.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/NandamuriKalyanram/videos/1650254108414723/|title=Nandamuri Kalyan – Statement at 24:05|website=Facebook|access-date=21 March 2018|quote=I regret doing probably two films. There are two films that I regret doing. One is ''Sher'' and one is ''Vijayadasami''. There were a lot of planning problems and there were lot of issues that were happening. I was not that confident when I was doing the film.}}</ref> | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Kalyan Ram]] as Sivakasi | *[[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Kalyan Ram]] as Sivakasi/Shakthi | ||
*[[Vedhika]] as Devi | *[[Vedhika]] as Devi | ||
*[[Saikumar (actor, born 1960)|Sai Kumar]] as Durga Prasad | *[[Saikumar (actor, born 1960)|Sai Kumar]] as Durga Prasad | ||
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| next_year = 2007 | | next_year = 2007 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{tracklist | {{tracklist | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
The film had a low-key release and earned mixed reviews, with a critic from Indiaglitz.com stating "it appeared to be a routine commercial film with mass elements sans any masala".<ref name=IG>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vijayadasami-telugu-movie-review-9247.html|title=Vijayadasami review. Vijayadasami Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Another critic from FullHyderabad.com called the film "archaic" and stated "stay away from this one – else, it will stay with you for a long while".<ref name=FHD>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vijayadasami/telugu/vijayadasami-movie-reviews-2111-2.html?sort=positive|title=Vijayadasami Movie Review}}</ref> Likewise, a reviewer from GreatAndhra.com stated the film "turned up dull on a whole" and that "it smells old in story line and also out dated in narration".<ref name=GA>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/vijayadasami-old-story-line-with-outdated-screenplay-2845.html|title= | The film had a low-key release and earned mixed reviews, with a critic from Indiaglitz.com stating "it appeared to be a routine commercial film with mass elements sans any masala".<ref name=IG>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vijayadasami-telugu-movie-review-9247.html|title=Vijayadasami review. Vijayadasami Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Another critic from FullHyderabad.com called the film "archaic" and stated "stay away from this one – else, it will stay with you for a long while".<ref name=FHD>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vijayadasami/telugu/vijayadasami-movie-reviews-2111-2.html?sort=positive|title=Vijayadasami Movie Review}}</ref> Likewise, a reviewer from GreatAndhra.com stated the film "turned up dull on a whole" and that "it smells old in story line and also out dated in narration".<ref name=GA>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/vijayadasami-old-story-line-with-outdated-screenplay-2845.html|title='Vijayadasami': Old Story Line With Outdated Screenplay}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:39, 22 December 2021
| Vijayadasami | |
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| Directed by | V. Samudra |
| Produced by | Edara Rangarao |
| Written by | Perarasu |
| Based on | Sivakasi (Tamil) |
| Starring | Kalyan Ram Nandamuri Vedhika Sai Kumar |
| Music by | Srikanth Deva |
| Cinematography | Ram Prasad |
| Edited by | Nandamuri Hari |
Production company | Sai Sarvajit Movies |
| Distributed by | Sai Sarvajit Movies Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Vijayadasami is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by V. Samudra and produced by Edara Rangarao. A remake of the 2005 Tamil film Sivakasi, it stars Kalyan Ram Nandamuri, Vedhika and Sai Kumar. Vedhika made her Telugu cinema debut with this film, while Srikanth Deva also composed the music for Sivakasi that was reused in this film. The story was written by Perarasu who also wrote and directed the original film, while the Paruchuri brothers wrote the dialogues. Ram Prasad handled the cinematography, while Nandamuri Hari edited the film and Stun Siva choreographed the action sequences.[2] Kalyan Ram decided to star in the film after watching the Tamil original in Vizag.[3] The film was shot at a specially erected street set in Ramanaidu Cine Village, Hyderabad.[4] The climax scenes were shot for a week at Ramoji Film City.[5]
The film was released on 21 September 2007, receiving negative reviews from critics.[6][7][8] It was a commercial failure, and Kalyan Ram himself was not satisfied with the film's execution by Samudra.[9] The film had an international DVD release on 25 April 2008.[10] During a Facebook live session in 2018, Kalyan Ram said he regretted doing this film because he was not confident about it but had to take it in spite of demanding changes that weren't made.[11]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
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The film follows Sivakasi, a welder and is in love with a girl called Devi. later, he is forced to reveal his tragic past to his girlfriend after being attacked by her suspecting brothers. He now must confront his brother Durga Prasad who ruined his life years ago as a child.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kalyan Ram as Sivakasi/Shakthi
- Vedhika as Devi
- Sai Kumar as Durga Prasad
- Suman as Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao
- Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao
- Jayasudha
- Brahmanandam
- Srinivasa Reddy
- Duvvasi Mohan
- Simran as herself in the song "Cine Tara"
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Srikanth Deva and released by Aditya Music. All of the songs were reused from Sivakasi.
| Vijayadasami | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 29:52 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Srikanth Deva | |||
| Srikanth Deva chronology | ||||
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| Track list | |||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Raa Raa" | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:25 | ||||||
| 2. | "Arey Kalyana" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram | 4:46 | ||||||
| 3. | "Idho Oka" | Sujatha, Harish Raghavendra | 5:03 | ||||||
| 4. | "Deepavali" | Naveen, Vasundhara Das | 4:34 | ||||||
| 5. | "Devathaku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:31 | ||||||
| 6. | "Cine Tara" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 5:33 | ||||||
Total length: |
29:52 | ||||||||
Release[edit | edit source]
The film had a low-key release and earned mixed reviews, with a critic from Indiaglitz.com stating "it appeared to be a routine commercial film with mass elements sans any masala".[6] Another critic from FullHyderabad.com called the film "archaic" and stated "stay away from this one – else, it will stay with you for a long while".[7] Likewise, a reviewer from GreatAndhra.com stated the film "turned up dull on a whole" and that "it smells old in story line and also out dated in narration".[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Watch Vijayadasami". Amazon Prime Video.
- ↑ "Title Announcement – Vijaya Dasami". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 4 July 2007.
- ↑ "Audio launch – Vijaya Dasami". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 23 August 2007.
I saw Sivakasi film in Vizag and felt that I should do this film.
- ↑ "Massive set for Kalyan Ram!". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2007.
- ↑ "'Vijayadasami' shoots climax at RFC". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Vijayadasami review. Vijayadasami Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com".
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Vijayadasami Movie Review".
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "'Vijayadasami': Old Story Line With Outdated Screenplay".
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram Worried And Running Behind Him". Greatandhra.com.
- ↑ "Description – Vijayadasami". njmtv.com.
- ↑ "Nandamuri Kalyan – Statement at 24:05". Facebook. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
I regret doing probably two films. There are two films that I regret doing. One is Sher and one is Vijayadasami. There were a lot of planning problems and there were lot of issues that were happening. I was not that confident when I was doing the film.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Vijayadasami on IMDb
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