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| caption        = Theatrical poster
| caption        = Theatrical poster
| director      = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
| director      = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
| producer      = K. C. Sekhar Babu<br>D. Siva Prasad Reddy
| producer      = K. C. Sekhar Babu<br />D. Siva Prasad Reddy
| story          =  Bhupathi Raja  
| story          =  Bhupathi Raja
| screenplay    = [[Paruchuri Brothers]]
| screenplay    = [[Paruchuri Brothers]]
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br>[[Meena (actress)|Meena]]<br>[[Roja (actress)|Roja]]<br>[[Sharat Saxena]]
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br />[[Meena (actress)|Meena]]<br />[[Roja (actress)|Roja]]<br />[[Sharat Saxena]]
| music          = [[Raj–Koti]]
| music          = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cinematography = [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
| cinematography = [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
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| released      = {{Film date|1993|1|17|df=yes|India}}
| released      = {{Film date|1993|1|17|df=yes|India}}
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = [[India]]
| language      = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =  
| budget        =  
}}
}}


'''''Mutha Mestri'''''  is a 1993 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], [[Roja (actress)|Roja]] and [[Sharat Saxena]]. The music was composed by [[Raj–Koti]].
'''''Mutha Mestri'''''  ({{translation|Work gang leader}}) is a 1993 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], [[Roja (actress)|Roja]] and [[Sharat Saxena]]. The music was composed by [[Raj–Koti]].


Released on 17 January 1993, the film was successful at the [[box office]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-24|title=చిరంజీవి సినీకెరీర్‌లో హిట్లెన్ని..? ఫ్లాపులెన్ని..?|url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/these-are-the-hits-and-flops-in-megastar-chiranjeevi-movie-career-139182.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-24|website=[[TV9 Telugu]]|language=te}}</ref> Chiranjeevi won the [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-22|title=As Chiranjeevi turns 65, his achievements keep mounting|url=https://www.siasat.com/as-chiranjeevi-turns-65-his-achievements-keep-mounting-1954518/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-24|website=[[The Siasat Daily]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
Released on 17 January 1993, the film was successful at the [[box office]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-24 |title=చిరంజీవి సినీకెరీర్‌లో హిట్లెన్ని..? ఫ్లాపులెన్ని..? |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/these-are-the-hits-and-flops-in-megastar-chiranjeevi-movie-career-139182.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424194049/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/these-are-the-hits-and-flops-in-megastar-chiranjeevi-movie-career-139182.html |archive-date=24 April 2021 |access-date=2021-04-24 |website=[[TV9 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> Chiranjeevi won the [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for the film. It was dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Manbhumigu Maistri''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-22 |title=As Chiranjeevi turns 65, his achievements keep mounting |url=https://www.siasat.com/as-chiranjeevi-turns-65-his-achievements-keep-mounting-1954518/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424194047/https://www.siasat.com/as-chiranjeevi-turns-65-his-achievements-keep-mounting-1954518/ |archive-date=24 April 2021 |access-date=2021-04-24 |website=[[The Siasat Daily]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
{{more plot|date=April 2022}}
Bose ([[Chiranjeevi]]) is a very patriotic man who fights for the rights of the local market workers against Aatma ([[Sharat Saxena]]), the nearby underworld don. Seeing his dedication for helping the [[working poor]], the Chief Minister ([[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]]) asks him to enter politics. As a politician, he takes charge of a special branch of commandos and destroys Aatma's illegal operations. In retaliation, Aatma has Bose's sister falsely implicated in a prostitution case, after which she commits suicide on the court steps. Bose resigns from his position and takes revenge on Aatma. Finally, he returns to his old life at the market.
Bose ([[Chiranjeevi]]) is a very patriotic man who fights for the rights of the local market workers against Aatma ([[Sharat Saxena]]), the nearby underworld don. Seeing his dedication for helping the [[working poor]], the Chief Minister ([[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]]) asks him to enter politics. As a politician, he takes charge of a special branch of commandos and destroys Aatma's illegal operations. In retaliation, Aatma has Bose's sister falsely implicated in a prostitution case, after which she commits suicide on the court steps. Bose resigns from his position and takes revenge on Aatma. Finally, he returns to his old life at the market.


==Cast==
== Cast ==


* [[Chiranjeevi]] as Subhash Chandra Bose aka Bose
* [[Chiranjeevi]] as Subhash Chandra Bose aka Bose
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* [[J. V. Somayajulu]]
* [[J. V. Somayajulu]]
* [[Allu Rama Lingaiah]]
* [[Allu Rama Lingaiah]]
* [[Srihari (actor)|Srihari]]
* [[Yuvarani]]
* [[Yuvarani]]
* [[Narsing Yadav]]
* [[Narsing Yadav]]
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* [[Raghava Lawrence]] as a dancer in "Ee Pettakku"
* [[Raghava Lawrence]] as a dancer in "Ee Pettakku"


==Soundtrack==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
Music was composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. [[Veturi]] wrote five songs while [[Bhuvana Chandra]] wrote one. Music was released by [[Lahari Music]].
| name        = Mutha Mestri
| type        = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist      = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cover        =
| alt          =
| released    = 1993
| recorded    =
| venue        =
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| genre        = Soundtrack
| length      = 37:48
| language    = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label        = [[Lahari Music]]
| producer    = [[Raj–Koti]]
| prev_title  =
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Music was composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. [[Veturi]] wrote five songs while [[Bhuvana Chandra]] wrote one. Music was released by [[Lahari Music]] Company.


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length1 = 6:36
| length1 = 6:36
| title2  = Anjanee Puthruda
| title2  = Anjanee Puthruda
| lyrics2 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| lyrics2 = Veturi
| extra2  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Chithra]]
| extra2  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Chithra]]
| length2 = 5:11
| length2 = 5:11
| title3  = Chikchik Cham
| title3  = Chikchik Cham
| lyrics3 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| lyrics3 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra3  = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Chithra
| extra3  = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Chithra
| length3 = 5:26
| length3 = 5:26
 
| title4  = Entha Ghatu Premayo
| title4  = Entha Ghatu Premayo  
| lyrics4 = Veturi
| lyrics4 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| extra4  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra
| extra4  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra
| length4 = 5:11
| length4 = 5:11
 
| title5  = Jorugunnadi
| title5  = Jorugunnadi  
| lyrics5 = Veturi
| lyrics5 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| extra5  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra
| extra5  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra
| length5 = 4:59
| length5 = 4:59
 
| title6  = Vana Gadiyaramlo
| title6  = Vana Gadiyaramlo  
| lyrics6 = Veturi
| lyrics6 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| extra6  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| extra6  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length6 = 10:25
| length6 = 10:25
}}
}}
== In popular culture ==
Chiranjeevi dressing up as Batman became a popular template for memes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/chiranjeevi-as-batman-meme-goes-viral-i-think-i-downloaded-the-wrong-batman-movie-joke-memers/articleshow/90316679.cms | title=Chiranjeevi as Batman meme goes viral: 'I think I downloaded the wrong Batman movie' joke memers - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tollywood.net/viral-chiranjeevi-the-batman-meme/ | title=Viral! Chiranjeevi the Batman meme | date=19 March 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://thetimesbureau.com/i-suppose-i-downloaded-the-wrong-batman-movie-funny-memers-when-i-downloaded-chiranjeevi-as-batman-202203/ | title=I suppose I downloaded the wrong Batman movie funny memers when I downloaded Chiranjeevi as Batman }}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Chiranjeevi won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor&nbsp;– Telugu]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=November 1994 |title=The Prized People |url=https://archive.org/details/41stAnnualFilmfareBestTeluguActor |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=10 May 2021}}</ref> and the [[Cinema Express Awards|Cinema Express Award for Best Telugu Actor]] for his performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 1994 |title=''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' adjudged best film |page=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=Express News Service |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v2FlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G5QNAAAAIBAJ&pg=339%2C511626}}</ref>
Chiranjeevi won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor&nbsp;– Telugu]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=November 1994 |title=The Prized People |url=https://archive.org/details/41stAnnualFilmfareBestTeluguActor |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=10 May 2021}}</ref> and the [[Cinema Express Awards|Cinema Express Award for Best Telugu Actor]] for his performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 1994 |title=''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' adjudged best film |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=Express News Service |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v2FlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G5QNAAAAIBAJ&pg=339%2C511626 |access-date=10 May 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Revision as of 01:14, 12 June 2022

Mutha Mestri
Theatrical poster
Directed byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Produced byK. C. Sekhar Babu
D. Siva Prasad Reddy
Screenplay byParuchuri Brothers
Story byBhupathi Raja
StarringChiranjeevi
Meena
Roja
Sharat Saxena
Music byRaj–Koti
CinematographyS. Gopal Reddy
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Production
company
Kamakshi Devi Kamal Combines
Release date
  • 17 January 1993 (1993-01-17) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Mutha Mestri (transl. Work gang leader) is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Meena, Roja and Sharat Saxena. The music was composed by Raj–Koti.

Released on 17 January 1993, the film was successful at the box office.[1] Chiranjeevi won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for the film. It was dubbed and released in Tamil as Manbhumigu Maistri.[2]

Plot

Bose (Chiranjeevi) is a very patriotic man who fights for the rights of the local market workers against Aatma (Sharat Saxena), the nearby underworld don. Seeing his dedication for helping the working poor, the Chief Minister (Gummadi) asks him to enter politics. As a politician, he takes charge of a special branch of commandos and destroys Aatma's illegal operations. In retaliation, Aatma has Bose's sister falsely implicated in a prostitution case, after which she commits suicide on the court steps. Bose resigns from his position and takes revenge on Aatma. Finally, he returns to his old life at the market.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Raj–Koti. Veturi wrote five songs while Bhuvana Chandra wrote one. Music was released by Lahari Music.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ee Petaku Nene Mestri"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam6:36
2."Anjanee Puthruda"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra5:11
3."Chikchik Cham"Bhuvana ChandraMano, Chithra5:26
4."Entha Ghatu Premayo"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra5:11
5."Jorugunnadi"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra4:59
6."Vana Gadiyaramlo"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam10:25
Total length:37:48

In popular culture

Chiranjeevi dressing up as Batman became a popular template for memes.[3][4][5]

Awards

Chiranjeevi won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu,[6] and the Cinema Express Award for Best Telugu Actor for his performance.[7]

References

  1. "చిరంజీవి సినీకెరీర్‌లో హిట్లెన్ని..? ఫ్లాపులెన్ని..?". TV9 Telugu (in తెలుగు). 24 September 2019. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. "As Chiranjeevi turns 65, his achievements keep mounting". The Siasat Daily. 22 August 2020. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. "Chiranjeevi as Batman meme goes viral: 'I think I downloaded the wrong Batman movie' joke memers - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. "Viral! Chiranjeevi the Batman meme". 19 March 2022.
  5. "I suppose I downloaded the wrong Batman movie funny memers when I downloaded Chiranjeevi as Batman".
  6. "The Prized People". Filmfare. November 1994. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  7. "Kizhakku Cheemayile adjudged best film". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 13 March 1994. p. 3. Retrieved 10 May 2021.

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