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| story = [[Bhadran (director)|Bhadran]] | | story = [[Bhadran (director)|Bhadran]] | ||
| screenplay = S. V. Krishna Reddy | | screenplay = S. V. Krishna Reddy | ||
| based_on = ''[[Spadikam]]'' (1995) | |||
| producer = C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy | | producer = C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy | ||
| director = [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | | director = [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | ||
| starring = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]<br>[[Roja | | starring = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]<br>[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]]<br>[[Indraja]] | ||
| music = [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | | music = [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | ||
| cinematography = Sarath | | cinematography = Sarath | ||
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| studio = Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises | | studio = Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date| | | released = {{Film date|1996|01|05|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 125 minutes | | runtime = 125 minutes | ||
| 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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'''''Vajram''''' ({{translation|Diamond}}) is a | '''''Vajram''''' ({{translation|Diamond}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] and produced by C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy under the Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises banner. It is a remake of the 1995 [[Malayalam]] film, ''[[Spadikam]]'', directed by [[Bhadran (director)|Bhadran]]. The film stars [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Roja Selvamani|Roja]], and [[Indraja]]. The music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.<ref>[http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1996/Jan/12-jan-1996.pdf ''Zamin Ryot'' review]</ref> | ||
== | ==Plot== | ||
Vajram is a story of young man, estranged from his [[Narcissistic parent|narcissistic father]], upon failing to meet the latter's high expectations for intellectual pursuits. | Vajram is a story of young man, estranged from his [[Narcissistic parent|narcissistic father]], upon failing to meet the latter's high expectations for intellectual pursuits. | ||
A school headmaster ([[K. Viswanath]]), is never happy with his son, Chakravarthy aka "Chakri" ([[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]), and always degrades him. However, having had enough of him, Chakri runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long. What happens to him and his comeback effect to all forms the rest of the story. | A school headmaster ([[K. Viswanath]]), is never happy with his son, Chakravarthy aka "Chakri" ([[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]), and always degrades him. However, having had enough of him, Chakri runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long. What happens to him and his comeback effect to all forms the rest of the story. | ||
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*[[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] as Chakravarthy "Chakri" | *[[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] as Chakravarthy "Chakri" | ||
*[[Roja | *[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Kuali | ||
*[[ | *[[Indraja]] | ||
*[[K. Viswanath]] as Chakri's father | *[[K. Viswanath]] as Chakri's father | ||
*[[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]] as G. M. Rao | *[[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]] as G. M. Rao | ||
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*Swathi | *Swathi | ||
*Sugandha | *Sugandha | ||
*[[Saakshi Siva]] as Chakri's friend | |||
*[[Tarun Kumar|Master Tarun]] as Young Chakri | *[[Tarun Kumar|Master Tarun]] as Young Chakri | ||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
* {{IMDb title|tt0268003}} | |||
{{S. V. Krishna Reddy}} | {{S. V. Krishna Reddy}} | ||
[[Category:1995 films]] | [[Category:1995 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1995 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Malayalam films]] | [[Category:Telugu remakes of Malayalam films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | [[Category:Films directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy]] | ||
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| Vajram | |
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| File:Vajram (1995).jpg VCD cover | |
| Directed by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Produced by | C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy |
| Written by | Diwakar Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Story by | Bhadran |
| Based on | Spadikam (1995) |
| Starring | Nagarjuna Roja Indraja |
| Music by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Cinematography | Sarath |
| Edited by | K. Ram Gopal Reddy |
Production company | Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Vajram (transl. Diamond) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy and produced by C. Gowtham Kumar Reddy under the Lakshmi Padmaja Enterprises banner. It is a remake of the 1995 Malayalam film, Spadikam, directed by Bhadran. The film stars Nagarjuna, Roja, and Indraja. The music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Vajram is a story of young man, estranged from his narcissistic father, upon failing to meet the latter's high expectations for intellectual pursuits.
A school headmaster (K. Viswanath), is never happy with his son, Chakravarthy aka "Chakri" (Nagarjuna), and always degrades him. However, having had enough of him, Chakri runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long. What happens to him and his comeback effect to all forms the rest of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Nagarjuna as Chakravarthy "Chakri"
- Roja as Kuali
- Indraja
- K. Viswanath as Chakri's father
- Gollapudi Maruthi Rao as G. M. Rao
- Giri Babu as Chakri's uncle
- Jard Andhoni
- Vallabhaneni Janardhan
- Chalapathi Rao as Police Officer
- Rami Reddy as Police Officer
- Brahmanandam as Brahmam
- Babu Mohan
- AVS as Brahmam's father-in-law
- Tanikella Bharani as Constable
- Mallikarjuna Rao
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao
- Ananth Babu as Chakri's assistant
- Sakshi Ranga Rao
- Subbaraya Sharma
- Jenny
- Sivaji Raja as Kota's henchman
- Raja Ravindra as Madhu
- Ashok Kumar as Doctor
- Sujatha as Chakri's mother
- Sri Lakshmi as Brahmam's mother-in-law
- Seetha as Chella
- Aleekhya
- Rajasri
- Swathi
- Sugandha
- Saakshi Siva as Chakri's friend
- Master Tarun as Young Chakri
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Vajram | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 30:17 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | S. V. Krishna Reddy | |||
| S. V. Krishna Reddy chronology | ||||
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All music is composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuyile Kuyile" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Swarnalatha | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Gampalo Kodentha" | Bhuvana Chandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Swarnalatha | 5:21 |
| 3. | "Thaka Dhimi Thalamesi" | Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 5:00 |
| 4. | "Manasa Yenduku Kanniru" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Renuka, Srilatha | 5:08 |
| 5. | "Avva Kaavala Buvva Kaavala" | Bhuvana Chandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Pellidu Kocchindhi Pilla" | Bhuvana Chandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 5:01 |
| Total length: | 30:00 | |||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Zamin Ryot review
- ↑ "Vazram". Spotify. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
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