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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Teja | | name = Teja | ||
| image = | | image =Teja 1992 film poster.jpeg | ||
| director =N. Hari Babu | | director =N. Hari Babu | ||
| producer =[[Ramoji Rao]] | | producer =[[Ramoji Rao]]<br>Atluri Rama Rao | ||
| | | story =N. Hari Babu | ||
| | | screenplay=N. Hari Babu<br>Bollimuntha Nageswara Rao | ||
| starring = [[Tarun Kumar]]<br>[[Kumar Bangarappa]]<br>[[ | {{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | ||
| label1= Dialogues by | |||
| data1 = {{Ubl |Sathyanand}} | |||
}} | |||
| starring = [[Tarun Kumar]]<br>[[Kumar Bangarappa]]<br>[[Shari (actress)|Shari]]<br>Prasad Rayala | |||
| music =[[M. M. Keeravani]] | | music =[[M. M. Keeravani]] | ||
| cinematography =Hari | | cinematography =K. S. Hari | ||
| editing = | | editing =Gautham Raju | ||
| studio =[[Ushakiran Movies]] | | studio =[[Ushakiran Movies]] | ||
| distributor = | | distributor =Mayuri Films | ||
| released = 1992 | | released = {{Film date|1992}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime =2:10:49 | ||
| 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.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Teja''''' is a 1992 [[Telugu film|Telugu]] [[ | '''''Teja''''' is a 1992 Indian [[Telugu film|Telugu]] language [[children's film]] written and directed by N. Hari Babu. Produced by [[Ramoji Rao]], under [[Ushakiran Movies]], the film starred [[Tarun (Telugu actor)|Tarun]] in the titular role.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jaideep Deo Bhanj|date=4 August 2013|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/sharing-his-knowledge/article4986284.ece|title=Sharing his knowledge|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Upon release, the film received positive reviews, and won three state [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imsports.rediff.com/movies/2000/dec/07tarun.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies|website=imsports.rediff.com}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
This story is about [[child prodigy]] Teja who is at his 6th standard preparing for 10th class. Being an enthusiast of [[science]], [[history]], [[photography]], [[music]], [[computers]] and [[robotics]], he makes pranks on his peers and helpers at home. One day he is expelled from the class by his teacher in front of his vice-principal Sarada because of his incomplete homework. Though Teja explains well about the subject, he is expelled from the class on the grounds of mischief. | |||
Amazed by his knowledge, Sarada recommends Teja to 10th class. Later Teja befriends a journalist called Jagan, who admires his intelligence and takes his help in several circumstances. One day in a school excursion, Sarada witnesses a murder of a woman done by her ex-husband Vinod who is a womanizer. This is unknown to Teja, who is clicking the pictures of nature. Vinod chases them to kill, with a hard run, Sarada manages to reach her bus safely along with Teja. Later, Teja reminds her of her duty as a teacher. Then Sarada gains courage and arrests Vinod. Later Vinod bribes a constable and comes out from the police station illegally and kills Sarada by pouring acid at her school lab. Then at the judgement, Teja submits the secondary evidence i.e. the photograph of murder which he has clicked through his camera unknowingly, meanwhile the cop who bribed by Vinod becomes approver in the Sarada's murder case. then the judge sentences Vinod to death. | |||
Later, Vinod avenges on Teja to kill him and escapes from prison. Meanwhile, at Teja's home with the help of Teja his sister's marriage preparations are done and all went to Tirupati, in confusion, Teja is left at home which is locked. At the same time two thieves enter his house unknowingly (once Teja teaches them a lesson for stealing Jagan's wallet). Meanwhile, Vinod enters Teja's home to escape from cops and is waiting for his arrival to kill him. Unknown of all these facts Teja stays at his home alone with his pet. After lot of chaos they all realise they were in a dangerous play. Vinod ties up the thieves and searches for Teja. Then Teja retorted back with his electronic gadgets and arranges a deadly trap for Vinod to stop him. Then as Vinod is about to kill Teja, cops surround him along with Teja's parents and Jagan. Then Vinod is arrested again. | |||
In the final the film ends with Teja winning the [[National Bravery Award]]. | |||
== Cast == | |||
*[[Tarun Kumar|Master Tarun]] as Teja | |||
*[[Kumar Bangarappa]] | |||
*[[Shari (actress)|Shari]] as Sarada | |||
*Sudha as Teja's Mother | |||
*[[Ananth Babu]] | |||
*[[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] | |||
*[[C. V. L. Narasimha Rao]] | |||
*[[Veturi]] (special appearance) | |||
*Prasad Rayala | |||
*R. V. Prasad | |||
*Srinivasa Rao | |||
*Sanjeevi | |||
*Yuvarani | |||
*Sadhana | |||
*Poojitha | |||
==Production== | |||
The films production design is handled by Bhaskara Raju, and was shot in [[Jubilee Hills]], [[Madhapur]], [[Nanakramguda]], St. Ann's High school, Vivekananda Public school, St. Mark's High school, and Directorate of archaeology and museums in [[Hyderabad]]. | |||
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telugu.yousay.tv/en/tfidb/movie/Teja_CQYnsnRBNG | title=Teja }}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
;[[Nandi Awards]] - 1992<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 Awards]] - 1992<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 Children Film|Best | * [[Nandi Award for Best Children Film|Best Children's Film - Gold]] - [[Ramoji Rao]] | ||
* [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actor|Best Child Actor]] - [[Tarun (actor)|Tarun]] | * [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actor|Best Child Actor]] - [[Tarun (actor)|Tarun]] | ||
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]] - R. V. Prasad | * [[Nandi Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]] - R. V. Prasad | ||
==Soundtrack== | |||
The music was composed by [[M.M. Keeravani]] and lyrics were written by [[Veturi]] and audio was bought by [[Lahari Music]]. | |||
{{track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Vaanavillu Ekkupetti | |||
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chitra]] | |||
| lyrics1 = [[Veturi]] | |||
| length1 = | |||
| title2 = Ee Sarigama Saradaa Yaatralo | |||
| extra2 = [[K. S. Chitra]], Sunanda | |||
| lyrics2 = Veturi | |||
| length2 = | |||
| title3 = Shree Dhana Kanaka Tailaadi | |||
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S.P. Sailaja]] | |||
| lyrics3 = Veturi | |||
| length3 = | |||
| title4 = Siggochhinda chiguraakula | |||
| extra4 = [[S.P. Balasubramaniam]], [[K. S. Chitra]] | |||
| lyrics4 = Veturi | |||
| length4 = | |||
}} | |||
==Home media== | |||
The film was premiered on [[ETV Network|ETV WIN]] App in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvwin.com/telugu-movies/teja|title=ETV Win - Watch Latest Shows, Telugu Serials, Events | Telugu Movies | ETV News|website=ETVWin}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1992 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian children's films]] | [[Category:Indian children's films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian crime comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian crime comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:1992 films]] | [[Category:1992 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by M. M. Keeravani]] | [[Category:Films scored by M. M. Keeravani]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1992 action comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about burglary]] | |||
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Andhra Pradesh Police]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]] | |||
[[Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India]] | |||
[[Category:Indian neo-noir films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian screwball comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian slapstick comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Films about murder]] | |||
[[Category:Films set in schools]] | |||
[[Category:Indian educational films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:59, 3 March 2026
| Teja | |
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| Directed by | N. Hari Babu |
| Produced by | Ramoji Rao Atluri Rama Rao |
| Screenplay by | N. Hari Babu Bollimuntha Nageswara Rao |
| Dialogues by |
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| Story by | N. Hari Babu |
| Starring | Tarun Kumar Kumar Bangarappa Shari Prasad Rayala |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
| Cinematography | K. S. Hari |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mayuri Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 2:10:49 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Teja is a 1992 Indian Telugu language children's film written and directed by N. Hari Babu. Produced by Ramoji Rao, under Ushakiran Movies, the film starred Tarun in the titular role.[1] Upon release, the film received positive reviews, and won three state Nandi Awards.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
This story is about child prodigy Teja who is at his 6th standard preparing for 10th class. Being an enthusiast of science, history, photography, music, computers and robotics, he makes pranks on his peers and helpers at home. One day he is expelled from the class by his teacher in front of his vice-principal Sarada because of his incomplete homework. Though Teja explains well about the subject, he is expelled from the class on the grounds of mischief.
Amazed by his knowledge, Sarada recommends Teja to 10th class. Later Teja befriends a journalist called Jagan, who admires his intelligence and takes his help in several circumstances. One day in a school excursion, Sarada witnesses a murder of a woman done by her ex-husband Vinod who is a womanizer. This is unknown to Teja, who is clicking the pictures of nature. Vinod chases them to kill, with a hard run, Sarada manages to reach her bus safely along with Teja. Later, Teja reminds her of her duty as a teacher. Then Sarada gains courage and arrests Vinod. Later Vinod bribes a constable and comes out from the police station illegally and kills Sarada by pouring acid at her school lab. Then at the judgement, Teja submits the secondary evidence i.e. the photograph of murder which he has clicked through his camera unknowingly, meanwhile the cop who bribed by Vinod becomes approver in the Sarada's murder case. then the judge sentences Vinod to death.
Later, Vinod avenges on Teja to kill him and escapes from prison. Meanwhile, at Teja's home with the help of Teja his sister's marriage preparations are done and all went to Tirupati, in confusion, Teja is left at home which is locked. At the same time two thieves enter his house unknowingly (once Teja teaches them a lesson for stealing Jagan's wallet). Meanwhile, Vinod enters Teja's home to escape from cops and is waiting for his arrival to kill him. Unknown of all these facts Teja stays at his home alone with his pet. After lot of chaos they all realise they were in a dangerous play. Vinod ties up the thieves and searches for Teja. Then Teja retorted back with his electronic gadgets and arranges a deadly trap for Vinod to stop him. Then as Vinod is about to kill Teja, cops surround him along with Teja's parents and Jagan. Then Vinod is arrested again.
In the final the film ends with Teja winning the National Bravery Award.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Master Tarun as Teja
- Kumar Bangarappa
- Shari as Sarada
- Sudha as Teja's Mother
- Ananth Babu
- Sudhakar
- C. V. L. Narasimha Rao
- Veturi (special appearance)
- Prasad Rayala
- R. V. Prasad
- Srinivasa Rao
- Sanjeevi
- Yuvarani
- Sadhana
- Poojitha
Production[edit | edit source]
The films production design is handled by Bhaskara Raju, and was shot in Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, Nanakramguda, St. Ann's High school, Vivekananda Public school, St. Mark's High school, and Directorate of archaeology and museums in Hyderabad. [3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Nandi Awards - 1992[4]
- Best Children's Film - Gold - Ramoji Rao
- Best Child Actor - Tarun
- Best Villain - R. V. Prasad
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by M.M. Keeravani and lyrics were written by Veturi and audio was bought by Lahari Music.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaanavillu Ekkupetti" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra | |
| 2. | "Ee Sarigama Saradaa Yaatralo" | Veturi | K. S. Chitra, Sunanda | |
| 3. | "Shree Dhana Kanaka Tailaadi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S.P. Sailaja | |
| 4. | "Siggochhinda chiguraakula" | Veturi | S.P. Balasubramaniam, K. S. Chitra |
Home media[edit | edit source]
The film was premiered on ETV WIN App in 2019.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jaideep Deo Bhanj (4 August 2013). "Sharing his knowledge". The Hindu.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies". imsports.rediff.com.
- ↑ "Teja".
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "ETV Win - Watch Latest Shows, Telugu Serials, Events | Telugu Movies | ETV News". ETVWin.