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| name = Nandanavanam 120km | | name = Nandanavanam 120km | ||
| image = Nandanavanam 120km.jpg | | image = Nandanavanam 120km.jpg | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[ | | director = [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]] | ||
| producer = | | producer = Neelakanta | ||
| writer = | | writer = Neelakanta | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
| story = | | story = | ||
| based_on = <!-- {{based on|title of the original work|writer of the original work}} --> | | based_on = <!-- {{based on|title of the original work|writer of the original work}} --> | ||
| narrator = T. Karunasree | | narrator = T. Karunasree | ||
| starring = {{unbulleted list| | | starring = {{unbulleted list|Ajay Varma|Manasa|[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]}} | ||
| music = Vijay Kurakula | | music = Vijay Kurakula | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = [[P. G. Vinda]] | ||
| editing = V. Nagi Reddy | | editing = V. Nagi Reddy | ||
| studio = BLue Sky Films | | studio = BLue Sky Films | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|06|30|India}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Nandhavanam 120 km''''' | '''''Nandhavanam 120 km''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Telugu language]] [[thriller film]] written directed and produced by [[Neelakanta (director)|Neelakanta]] and stars newcomers Ajay Varma and Manasa alongside [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]].<ref name="The Hindu 1">{{cite news|last=Narasimham|first=M.L.|title=A shot at multiplex audience?|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/02/stories/2006060201810400.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216050642/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/02/stories/2006060201810400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|accessdate=16 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 June 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kishore|title=Nandanavanam 120 km Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2963/telugu/nandanavanam-120-km/752/review.htm|accessdate=11 January 2013|newspaper=Now Running|date=23 March 2006|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716102209/https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2963/telugu/nandanavanam-120-km/752/review.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was released on 30 June 2006. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Amar ( | Amar (Ajay Varma) is a thief who makes a deal with Banerjee ([[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]) to scam the owners of the Nandanavanam estate for whom Banerjee works as an auditor. Benerjee promises a ransom of 1 lakh rupees for Amar to act as Sandeep, a lookalike of Amar. | ||
Benerjee convinces Amar that Sandeep has been kidnapped and will not return until their work at the estate is done. Amar who acts as Sandeep joins Sandeep's family and convinces everyone. One night when left alone in the estate, Amar realises that he is being trapped by Benarjee. He tries to convince Sandeep's family that he's a fake but in vain because of Benerjee's cautiousness. | Benerjee convinces Amar that Sandeep has been kidnapped and will not return until their work at the estate is done. Amar who acts as Sandeep joins Sandeep's family and convinces everyone. One night when left alone in the estate, Amar realises that he is being trapped by Benarjee. He tries to convince Sandeep's family that he's a fake but in vain because of Benerjee's cautiousness. | ||
In the midst of saving Sandeep and his family, Amar realises that he actually is Sandeep who left his estate as a child, adopted by a | In the midst of saving Sandeep and his family, Amar realises that he actually is Sandeep who left his estate as a child, adopted by a Christian man who names him Amar. Benerjee is actually a psychiatrist who gives treatment to him and makes Amar remember his past. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* Ajay Varma as | {{Cast listing| | ||
* Ajay Varma as Amar D. Fredericks | |||
* Manasa | |||
* [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] | * [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] | ||
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Banerjee | * [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Banerjee | ||
* [[Talluri Rameshwari]] | * [[Talluri Rameshwari]] as Sandeep's mother | ||
* Prabhu as | * Prabhu as Amar's adoptive father | ||
* Giridhar | * Giridhar as Vasu | ||
* [[ | * Surekha Vani as Sandeep's sister | ||
* [[Gautam Raju]] as Mallu | |||
}} | |||
==Production== | |||
G. Neelakanta Reddy decided his script and story needed "fresh Faces" and so chose to use relative newcomers for this latest project. He also decided that, despite the use of "catchy tunes" in his 2003 film ''[[Missamma (2003 film)|Missamma]]'', with his being a "believer in the dominance of script over everything", this project would be a film without dependence on songs.<ref name="The Hindu 1"/> Due to her wish to perform in a Telugu film, [[Mumbai]] actress [[Talluri Rameshwari]] had begged Neelakanta for a role in this project.<ref name="The Hindu 2">{{cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|title=Once upon a star...|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/07/15/stories/2006071500980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070318153312/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/07/15/stories/2006071500980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 March 2007|accessdate=16 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 July 2006}}</ref> | |||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Cinegoers.com gave 3.5 out of 5 stating "Not a masterpiece, but truly a good and fearless attempt."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cinegoer.com/reviews/nandanavanam.htm | title=Review of Nandhavanam 120km | accessdate=31 January 2012}}</ref> | Cinegoers.com gave 3.5 out of 5 stating "Not a masterpiece, but truly a good and fearless attempt."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cinegoer.com/reviews/nandanavanam.htm | title=Review of Nandhavanam 120km | accessdate=31 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070915035645/http://www.cinegoer.com/reviews/nandanavanam.htm|archive-date=15 September 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/tc/movies/nandanavanam120km_movie.php |title=Reviews : Movie Reviews |website=[[Telugucinema.com]] |access-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061119104044/http://www.telugucinema.com/tc/movies/nandanavanam120km_movie.php |archive-date=19 November 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
*{{IMDb title|8774768}} | |||
{{G. Neelakanta Reddy}} | {{G. Neelakanta Reddy}} | ||
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[[Category:2006 psychological thriller films]] | [[Category:2006 psychological thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian psychological thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian psychological thriller films]] | ||
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| Nandanavanam 120km | |
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| File:Nandanavanam 120km.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Neelakanta |
| Produced by | Neelakanta |
| Written by | Neelakanta |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | T. Karunasree |
| Music by | Vijay Kurakula |
| Cinematography | P. G. Vinda |
| Edited by | V. Nagi Reddy |
Production company | BLue Sky Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Nandhavanam 120 km is a 2006 Indian Telugu language thriller film written directed and produced by Neelakanta and stars newcomers Ajay Varma and Manasa alongside Kota Srinivasa Rao.[1][2] The film was released on 30 June 2006.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Amar (Ajay Varma) is a thief who makes a deal with Banerjee (Kota Srinivasa Rao) to scam the owners of the Nandanavanam estate for whom Banerjee works as an auditor. Benerjee promises a ransom of 1 lakh rupees for Amar to act as Sandeep, a lookalike of Amar. Benerjee convinces Amar that Sandeep has been kidnapped and will not return until their work at the estate is done. Amar who acts as Sandeep joins Sandeep's family and convinces everyone. One night when left alone in the estate, Amar realises that he is being trapped by Benarjee. He tries to convince Sandeep's family that he's a fake but in vain because of Benerjee's cautiousness. In the midst of saving Sandeep and his family, Amar realises that he actually is Sandeep who left his estate as a child, adopted by a Christian man who names him Amar. Benerjee is actually a psychiatrist who gives treatment to him and makes Amar remember his past.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Ajay Varma as Amar D. Fredericks
- Manasa
- Naresh
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Banerjee
- Talluri Rameshwari as Sandeep's mother
- Prabhu as Amar's adoptive father
- Giridhar as Vasu
- Surekha Vani as Sandeep's sister
- Gautam Raju as Mallu
Production[edit | edit source]
G. Neelakanta Reddy decided his script and story needed "fresh Faces" and so chose to use relative newcomers for this latest project. He also decided that, despite the use of "catchy tunes" in his 2003 film Missamma, with his being a "believer in the dominance of script over everything", this project would be a film without dependence on songs.[1] Due to her wish to perform in a Telugu film, Mumbai actress Talluri Rameshwari had begged Neelakanta for a role in this project.[3]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Cinegoers.com gave 3.5 out of 5 stating "Not a masterpiece, but truly a good and fearless attempt."[4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Narasimham, M.L. (2 June 2006). "A shot at multiplex audience?". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Kishore (23 March 2006). "Nandanavanam 120 km Review". Now Running. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (15 July 2006). "Once upon a star..." The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 March 2007. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "Review of Nandhavanam 120km". Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ↑ "Reviews : Movie Reviews". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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