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{{Infobox film
| name          = Kalisundam Raa
| name          = Kalisundam Raa
| image          = Kalisundam_Raa.jpg
| image          = Kalisundam Raa.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical poster
| caption        = Theatrical poster
| starring      = [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]<br>[[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
| starring      = [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]<br>[[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
| producer      = [[D. Suresh Babu]]<br>[[D. Rama Naidu]] {{small|(presents)}}
| producer      = [[D. Suresh Babu]]<br>[[D. Rama Naidu]] {{small|(presents)}}
| writer        = [[Paruchuri Brothers]]{{small|(dialogues)}}
| writer        = [[Paruchuri Brothers]]<br>{{small|(dialogues)}}
| story          = Deenaraj<br>Udayasankar
| story          = Deenaraj<br>Udayasankar
| screenplay    = Udayasankar
| screenplay    = Udayasankar
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| gross          = {{INRConvert|26.7|c}}<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/starhomes/venky/boxoffice.html Venky - Boxoffice]. [[Idlebrain.com]].</ref>
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'''''Kalisundham Raa''''' ({{trans|Come, Let's be together}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Director Udayasankar|Udayasankar]] and produced by [[Daggubati Suresh Babu|D. Suresh Babu]]. It stars [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] , with music composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]]. It received the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year.
'''''Kalisundham Raa''''' ({{translation|Come, Let's be together}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Director Udayasankar|Udayasankar]] and produced by [[Daggubati Suresh Babu|D. Suresh Babu]]. It stars [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] , with music composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]]. It received the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year. The film won four [[Nandi Awards]] by [[Nandi Awards|Government of Andra Pradesh]].


At the time of its release, it was the highest grossing Telugu movie of all time until it was broken by Narasimha Naidu the following year.<ref name="47thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/47th_nff_2000.pdf|title=47th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref> The film was remade in Hindi as ''[[Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein]]'', with [[Fardeen Khan]] and introducing [[Richa Pallod]] in 2002.
At the time of its release, it was the highest grossing Telugu movie of all time until it was broken by Narasimha Naidu the following year.<ref name="47thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/47th_nff_2000.pdf|title=47th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=13 March 2012}}</ref> The film was remade in Hindi as ''[[Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein]]'', with [[Fardeen Khan]] and introducing [[Richa Pallod]] in 2002.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Raghaviah ([[K. Viswanath]]) and Ram Mohan Rao (Ranganath) are brothers-in-law. But Ram Mohan Rao is at loggerheads with Raghavayya because of a family feud. Raghavayya is nearing his 60s and it's time for his '''Shastipoorti''' ceremony. Upon incessant requests from his wife, Raghavayya decides to invite (for the first time) his daughter-in-law and grandchildren who are staying in Bombay. Raghu ([[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]) is the alienated handsome grandson of Raghavayya. After arriving at Ramapuram from Bombay, he faces embarrassment from the members of Raghavayya's family. There he meets a childlike beauty Manga ([[Simran (actress)|Simran]]). Manga and Raghu play few pranks on each other and slowly they fall deeply in love. But they never admit their love to each other. With his unconditional love towards the family members, Raghu wins their confidence and hearts.
Raghaviah and Ram Mohan Rao are brothers-in-law. But Ram Mohan Rao is at loggerheads with Raghavayya because of a family feud. Raghavayya is nearing his 60s and it's time for his Shastipoorti ceremony. Upon incessant requests from his wife, Raghavayya decides to invite (for the first time) his daughter-in-law and grandchildren who are staying in Bombay. Raghu is the alienated handsome grandson of Raghavayya. After arriving at Ramapuram from Bombay, he faces embarrassment from the members of Raghavayya's family. There he meets a childlike beauty Manga. Manga and Raghu play a few pranks on each other and slowly they fall deeply in love. But they never admit their love to each other. With his unconditional love towards the family members, Raghu wins their confidence and hearts.


Later on, Raghu comes to know the reason behind the feud between the families of Raghavayya and Ram Mohan Rao. Raghu's father Bhaskar Rao ([[Achyuth]]) is supposed to marry Ram Mohan Rao's daughter Rajani (Meena Kumari). Bhaskar prefers his college flame Kousalya ([[Vennira Aadai Nirmala|Venniradi Nirmala]]) rather than Rajani, So he leaves for Mumbai and gets married and disappointed Rajani opts for suicide. Ram Mohan Rao blames it on Raghavayya and starts treating him indifferently. Erra Babu ([[Srihari]]), the fiery son of Ram Mohan Rao, is another victim in the incident. He develops a prejudice against Raghavayya and aims for his blood.
Later on, Raghu discovers the cause of the feud between the families of Raghavayya and Ram Mohan Rao. Raghu's father Bhaskar Rao is supposed to marry Ram Mohan Rao's daughter Rajani. Bhaskar prefers his college flame Kousalya rather than Rajani, so he leaves for Mumbai and gets married, and disappointed Rajani opts for suicide. Ram Mohan Rao blames it on Raghavayya and starts treating him indifferently. Erra Babu, the fiery son of Ram Mohan Rao, is another victim of the incident. He develops a prejudice against Raghavayya and aims for his blood.


After a few days of timely strategic manipulation, Raghu succeeds in bringing the two troubled families together. Then they decide to marry Manga off to Ram Mohan Rao's grandson to tighten their family bonds. Raghu sacrifices his love in order to make sure that everybody is happy. As the preparations are going on for the wedding of Manga, they find that Manga is missing. Everyone knows about Raghu and Manga's love story and finally Erra Babu realises his mistake and also agrees to their love and unites both lovers.
After a few days of timely strategic manipulation, Raghu succeeds in bringing the two troubled families together. Then they decide to marry Manga off to Ram Mohan Rao's grandson to tighten their family bonds. Raghu sacrifices his love in order to make sure that everybody is happy. As the preparations are going on for the wedding Manga, they find that Manga is missing. Everyone knows about Raghu and Manga's love story and finally Erra Babu realizes his mistake and also agrees to their love and unites both lovers.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* Manoja
* Manoja
* Lata
* Lata
* Master [[Sajja Teja]] as Sandeep
* [[Sajja Teja|Master Sajja Teja]] as Sandeep
* Master Aajaa Mohar
* Master Aajaa Mohar
* Master Kireethi
* Master Kireethi
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| title4  = Manasu Manasu
| title4  = Manasu Manasu
| lyrics4 = [[Veturi Sundararama Murthy]]
| lyrics4 = [[Veturi]]
| extra4  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| extra4  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| length4 = 4:40
| length4 = 4:40


| title5  = Kalisunte Kaladusukam
| title5  = Kalisunte Kaladusukam
| lyrics5 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| lyrics5 = Veturi
| extra5  = Rajesh
| extra5  = Rajesh
| length5 = 4:42
| length5 = 4:42
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| title7  = Nachave Palapitta   
| title7  = Nachave Palapitta   
| lyrics7 = Chandrabose
| lyrics7 = Chandrabose
| extra7  = SP Balu, [[Swarnalatha]]
| extra7  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Swarnalatha]]
| length7 = 4:11
| length7 = 4:11
}}
}}


==Remakes==
==Remakes==
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==Other==
* VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]


==Box office==
==Box office==
* ''Kalisundham Raa'' was rated as the biggest hit in Telugu cinema in 70 years until the release of ''[[Narasimha Naidu]]'' in 2001.<ref>[http://www.celebritiesprofile.info/index.php/actor-profiles/Daggupati-Venkatesh-tollywood-star.php celebritiesprofile.info: The Leading Celebrity Profile Site on the Net<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627082440/http://www.celebritiesprofile.info/index.php/actor-profiles/Daggupati-Venkatesh-tollywood-star.php |date=27 June 2012 }}</ref>
''Kalisundham Raa'' was rated as the biggest hit in Telugu cinema in 70 years until the release of ''[[Nuvve Kavali]]'' in 2000.<ref>[http://www.celebritiesprofile.info/index.php/actor-profiles/Daggupati-Venkatesh-tollywood-star.php celebritiesprofile.info: The Leading Celebrity Profile Site on the Net<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627082440/http://www.celebritiesprofile.info/index.php/actor-profiles/Daggupati-Venkatesh-tollywood-star.php |date=27 June 2012 }}</ref> It ran for a record 100 days in 76 centres, 175 days in 17 centres and 200 days in 3 centres. It broke the records made by ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' in 1999.
* It ran for a record 100 days in 103 centres, 175 days in 35 centres and 200 days in 20 centres.
* It broke the records made by ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' in 1999.


==Awards==
==Awards==
;[[National Film Awards]]
;[[National Film Awards]]
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
; [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
* [[Filmfare Special Award - South|Filmfare Special Jury Award for Best Actor]] - [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]
* [[Filmfare Special Award - South|Filmfare Special Jury Award for Best Actor]] - [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]
* Nominated [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu]] - [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
;[[Nandi Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
 
* [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film - Gold]] - D. Suresh Babu
;[[Nandi Awards]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] (Gold) - D. Suresh Babu<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards.html Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] - [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] - [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] - [[K. Vishwanath]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] - [[K. Vishwanath]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story Writer]] - Dinraj and Uday Shankar
* [[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story Writer]] - Dinraj and Uday Shankar
; [[Awards|Film fan's Association Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/07/06/stories/0906022q.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111011944/http://hindu.com/2001/07/06/stories/0906022q.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-11 |title= The ones who made a mark |access-date=2014-02-05|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2001-07-06}}</ref>
* [[Best Film|Best Feature Film]] - D. Suresh Babu
* [[Best Actor]] - [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]
* [[Best Actress]] - [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]


==References==
==References==
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{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Telugu}}
{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Telugu}}
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[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]

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Kalisundam Raa
Theatrical poster
Directed byUdayasankar
Produced byD. Suresh Babu
D. Rama Naidu (presents)
Written byParuchuri Brothers
(dialogues)
Screenplay byUdayasankar
Story byDeenaraj
Udayasankar
StarringVenkatesh
Simran
Music byS. A. Rajkumar
CinematographyK. Ravindra Babu
Edited byMarthand K. Venkatesh
K.Madhav
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 January 2000 (2000-01-14)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget10 crore (US$1.4 million)
Box office26.7 crore (US$3.7 million)[1]

Kalisundham Raa (transl. Come, Let's be together) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Udayasankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu. It stars Venkatesh and Simran , with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year. The film won four Nandi Awards by Government of Andra Pradesh.

At the time of its release, it was the highest grossing Telugu movie of all time until it was broken by Narasimha Naidu the following year.[2] The film was remade in Hindi as Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein, with Fardeen Khan and introducing Richa Pallod in 2002.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Raghaviah and Ram Mohan Rao are brothers-in-law. But Ram Mohan Rao is at loggerheads with Raghavayya because of a family feud. Raghavayya is nearing his 60s and it's time for his Shastipoorti ceremony. Upon incessant requests from his wife, Raghavayya decides to invite (for the first time) his daughter-in-law and grandchildren who are staying in Bombay. Raghu is the alienated handsome grandson of Raghavayya. After arriving at Ramapuram from Bombay, he faces embarrassment from the members of Raghavayya's family. There he meets a childlike beauty Manga. Manga and Raghu play a few pranks on each other and slowly they fall deeply in love. But they never admit their love to each other. With his unconditional love towards the family members, Raghu wins their confidence and hearts.

Later on, Raghu discovers the cause of the feud between the families of Raghavayya and Ram Mohan Rao. Raghu's father Bhaskar Rao is supposed to marry Ram Mohan Rao's daughter Rajani. Bhaskar prefers his college flame Kousalya rather than Rajani, so he leaves for Mumbai and gets married, and disappointed Rajani opts for suicide. Ram Mohan Rao blames it on Raghavayya and starts treating him indifferently. Erra Babu, the fiery son of Ram Mohan Rao, is another victim of the incident. He develops a prejudice against Raghavayya and aims for his blood.

After a few days of timely strategic manipulation, Raghu succeeds in bringing the two troubled families together. Then they decide to marry Manga off to Ram Mohan Rao's grandson to tighten their family bonds. Raghu sacrifices his love in order to make sure that everybody is happy. As the preparations are going on for the wedding Manga, they find that Manga is missing. Everyone knows about Raghu and Manga's love story and finally Erra Babu realizes his mistake and also agrees to their love and unites both lovers.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Kalisundam Raa
Film score by
Released1999
GenreSoundtrack
Length29:37
LabelSupreme Music
ProducerS. A. Rajkumar
S. A. Rajkumar chronology
'Bobbili Vamsham'
(1999)
Kalisundam Raa
(2000)
'Maa Annayya'
(2000)

Music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. Music released on SUPREME Music Company.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pacific lo"ChandraboseUdit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram4:16
2."Nuvve Nuvve"Sirivennela SitaramasastriHariharan, Sujatha4:23
3."Prema Prema"Sirivennela SitaramasastriUnni Krishnan1:59
4."Manasu Manasu"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:40
5."Kalisunte Kaladusukam"VeturiRajesh4:42
6."Boom Boom"ChandraboseShankar Mahadevan5:05
7."Nachave Palapitta"ChandraboseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha4:11
Total length:29:37

Remakes[edit | edit source]

Year Film Language Cast
2002 Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein Hindi Fardeen Khan, Richa Pallod
2003 Ondagona Baa Kannada V Ravichandran, Shilpa Shetty

Box office[edit | edit source]

Kalisundham Raa was rated as the biggest hit in Telugu cinema in 70 years until the release of Nuvve Kavali in 2000.[3] It ran for a record 100 days in 76 centres, 175 days in 17 centres and 200 days in 3 centres. It broke the records made by Samarasimha Reddy in 1999.

Awards[edit | edit source]

National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards[4]
Film fan's Association Awards[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Venky - Boxoffice. Idlebrain.com.
  2. "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  3. celebritiesprofile.info: The Leading Celebrity Profile Site on the Net Archived 27 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  5. "The ones who made a mark". The Hindu. 6 July 2001. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

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