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| director = [[Gunasekhar]] | | director = [[Gunasekhar]] | ||
| producer = Mullapudi Brahmanandam <br /> Sunkara Madhu Murali | | producer = Mullapudi Brahmanandam<br/>Sunkara Madhu Murali | ||
| writer = [[Posani Krishna Murali]] | | writer = '''Story''' & '''Screenplay''':<br/>Gunasekhar<br/>'''Dialogues''':<br/>[[Posani Krishna Murali]] | ||
| starring = [[Jagapati Babu]]<br />[[Laya (actress)|Laya]] | | starring = [[Jagapati Babu]]<br/>[[Laya (actress)|Laya]] | ||
| music = [[Mani Sharma]] | | music = [[Mani Sharma]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Sekhar V. Joseph]] | | cinematography = [[Sekhar V. Joseph]] | ||
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| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
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'''''Manoharam''''' ({{Translation|Alluring}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language-language [[action drama]] film directed by [[Gunasekhar]] and produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam and Sunkara Madhu Murali under the M.R.C & Melody Combines banner. It stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] and music composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. The film won four [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2002/09/20/stories/2002092005060400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121070234/http://hindu.com/2002/09/20/stories/2002092005060400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-01-21|title=Nandi awards for 2000 announced|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2009-10-20|location=Chennai, India|date=2002-09-20}}</ref> | '''''Manoharam''''' ({{Translation|Alluring}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language-language [[action drama]] film directed by [[Gunasekhar]] and produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam and Sunkara Madhu Murali under the M.R.C & Melody Combines banner. It stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] and music composed by [[Mani Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 4, 2018|title=Telugu actor Jagapati Babu to make Bollywood debut in Ajay Devgn's Taanaji – The Unsung Warrior|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/telugu-actor-jagapati-babu-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-ajay-devgns-taanaji-the-unsung-warrior-5112111.html|website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> The film won four [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2002/09/20/stories/2002092005060400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121070234/http://hindu.com/2002/09/20/stories/2002092005060400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-01-21|title=Nandi awards for 2000 announced|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2009-10-20|location=Chennai, India|date=2002-09-20}}</ref><ref name="Story">{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/manoharam/telugu/manoharam-movie-reviews-1919-2.html|title=Manoharam Review|publisher=fullhyd.com}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The film begins | The film begins at [[Pakistan]], where [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] imputes its mission to a malignant mole Basha. He plots and conducts cataclysmic bomb blasts at the most important cities in India. At [[Hyderabad]], the two cops, Govind and Ram Prasad, suddenly encounter a bank employee, Anand, and apprehend him as an ISI agent. Afterward, the government allocates to [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] Officer Srinivasa Murthy, who starts his interrogation. Now, Anand moves rearward, wherein his nuptial goes down with a spirited village girl, Usha. Initially, she scorns her husband and pauses their first night as she yearns to continue her compelled studies for the wedding. Later, the couple proceeds to Delhi for their honeymoon. Therein, Anand witnesses Basha operating a bomb blast and chases him, but he skips. | ||
Subsequently, Usha slowly understands the virtue of her husband and love blossoms. After returning, Anand enables Usha to continue her studies and her honor for him apexes. Alongside, Govind and Ram Prasad seized Basha’s sidekick Mastan and submitted him to massive torture. Before his death, he notified the residential address of his associate Ibrahim, a neighbor of Anand, whose flat number is 6. Here, Govind and Ram Prasad mistake it for 9 and fire on Anand. As of now, to shield their rank, they planted proof, forged Anand as a terrorist, and the judicial destined him for life. | |||
During that quandary, Usha remains resolute and combats crime, confronting the ignominies. She breaks out the plot behind the scenes and catches Ibrahim with backing from Srinivasa Murthy. Accordingly, Anand is acquitted on parole when Govind and Ram Prasad trigger his anger, wherefore he shatters by them. Hence, they mingle with Basha, who slaughters them after accomplishing his task. At this time, Basha connives to assassinate the Prime Minister at a school function. Thus, he envisages using Usha to activate it by capturing Anand. At last, Anand protects his country by dice with death, and he is honored as a true patriot. Finally, the movie ends happily, with the couple continuing their delightful marital life. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Mukesh Rishi]] as Basha | *[[Mukesh Rishi]] as Basha | ||
*[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as Anand's neighbour | *[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as Anand's neighbour | ||
*[[L. B. Sriram]] as Anand's | *[[L. B. Sriram]] as Anand's neighbor | ||
*[[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as Anand's neighbour | *[[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as Anand's neighbour | ||
*[[M. S. Narayana]] as Watchman | *[[M. S. Narayana]] as Watchman | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The film's score was composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Song lyrics were written by [[Veturi | The film's score was composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Song lyrics were written by [[Veturi]]. The soundtrack was released by Mahathi Audio Company. | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Awards | ==Awards== | ||
;[[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 | language=Telugu}}</ref> | |||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Third Best Feature Film - Bronze]] - Mullapudi Brahmanandam & Sunkara Madhu Murali | |||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] - [[Jagapati Babu]] | |||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] - [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] | |||
*[[Nandi Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]] - [[A. Sreekar Prasad]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2000 films]] | [[Category:2000 films]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu-language films]] | [[Category:2000 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2000 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian action drama films]] | [[Category:Indian action drama films]] | ||
[[Category:2000 action drama films]] | [[Category:2000 action drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about terrorism in India]] | [[Category:Films about Islamic terrorism in India]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Gunasekhar]] | [[Category:Films directed by Gunasekhar]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Mani Sharma]] | [[Category:Films scored by Mani Sharma]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in Delhi]] | [[Category:Films set in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Delhi]] | [[Category:Films shot in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Central Bureau of Investigation in fiction]] | |||
[[Category:India–Pakistan relations in popular culture]] | |||
[[Category:Military of Pakistan in films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:38, 3 March 2026
| Manoharam | |
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.jpg) DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Gunasekhar |
| Produced by | Mullapudi Brahmanandam Sunkara Madhu Murali |
| Written by | Story & Screenplay: Gunasekhar Dialogues: Posani Krishna Murali |
| Starring | Jagapati Babu Laya |
| Music by | Mani Sharma |
| Cinematography | Sekhar V. Joseph |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
Production company | M.R.C & Melody Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Manoharam (transl. Alluring) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language-language action drama film directed by Gunasekhar and produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam and Sunkara Madhu Murali under the M.R.C & Melody Combines banner. It stars Jagapati Babu, Laya and music composed by Mani Sharma.[1] The film won four Nandi Awards.[2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film begins at Pakistan, where ISI imputes its mission to a malignant mole Basha. He plots and conducts cataclysmic bomb blasts at the most important cities in India. At Hyderabad, the two cops, Govind and Ram Prasad, suddenly encounter a bank employee, Anand, and apprehend him as an ISI agent. Afterward, the government allocates to CBI Officer Srinivasa Murthy, who starts his interrogation. Now, Anand moves rearward, wherein his nuptial goes down with a spirited village girl, Usha. Initially, she scorns her husband and pauses their first night as she yearns to continue her compelled studies for the wedding. Later, the couple proceeds to Delhi for their honeymoon. Therein, Anand witnesses Basha operating a bomb blast and chases him, but he skips.
Subsequently, Usha slowly understands the virtue of her husband and love blossoms. After returning, Anand enables Usha to continue her studies and her honor for him apexes. Alongside, Govind and Ram Prasad seized Basha’s sidekick Mastan and submitted him to massive torture. Before his death, he notified the residential address of his associate Ibrahim, a neighbor of Anand, whose flat number is 6. Here, Govind and Ram Prasad mistake it for 9 and fire on Anand. As of now, to shield their rank, they planted proof, forged Anand as a terrorist, and the judicial destined him for life.
During that quandary, Usha remains resolute and combats crime, confronting the ignominies. She breaks out the plot behind the scenes and catches Ibrahim with backing from Srinivasa Murthy. Accordingly, Anand is acquitted on parole when Govind and Ram Prasad trigger his anger, wherefore he shatters by them. Hence, they mingle with Basha, who slaughters them after accomplishing his task. At this time, Basha connives to assassinate the Prime Minister at a school function. Thus, he envisages using Usha to activate it by capturing Anand. At last, Anand protects his country by dice with death, and he is honored as a true patriot. Finally, the movie ends happily, with the couple continuing their delightful marital life.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Jagapati Babu as Keshineni Anand Babu
- Laya as Usha
- Chandra Mohan as Usha's father
- Prakash Raj as Srinivasa Murthy
- Mukesh Rishi as Basha
- Mallikarjuna Rao as Anand's neighbour
- L. B. Sriram as Anand's neighbor
- Jenny as Anand's neighbour
- M. S. Narayana as Watchman
- Brahmaji as Govind
- Surya as Ram Prasad
- Jeeva as Mastan
- Sameer Hasan as Anand's brother-in-law
- Jhansi as Anand's younger sister
- Banerjee
- Vinod Bala as Ibrahim
- Rishi
- Siva Satyanarayana
- Indu Anand
- Master Sagar
Music[edit | edit source]
The film's score was composed by Mani Sharma. Song lyrics were written by Veturi. The soundtrack was released by Mahathi Audio Company.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sari Sari Natanala" | Shankar Mahadevan, K.S.Chithra | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Chooda Chakkani" | Hariharan | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Puccha Puvvula" | K. S. Chithra, Parthasarathi | 5:37 |
| 4. | "Mangala Gowri" | Kalpana | 5:39 |
| 5. | "Guppedu Gundela" | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:50 |
| 6. | "Bharatha Maatha" | K. S. Chithra, Srinivas | 5:05 |
| Total length: | 30:38 | ||
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - Mullapudi Brahmanandam & Sunkara Madhu Murali
- Best Actor - Jagapati Babu
- Best Actress - Laya
- Best Editor - A. Sreekar Prasad
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Telugu actor Jagapati Babu to make Bollywood debut in Ajay Devgn's Taanaji – The Unsung Warrior". Firstpost. 4 September 2018.
- ↑ "Nandi awards for 2000 announced". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 20 September 2002. Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Manoharam Review". fullhyd.com.
- ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
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