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Samanyudu
| Samanyudu | |
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| File:Samanyudu.jpg DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Ravi C. Kumar |
| Produced by | R. R. Venkat |
| Written by | Ravi C. Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Vandemataram Srinivas |
| Cinematography | Vijay C. Kumar |
| Edited by | K.V Krishna Reddy |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Samanyudu (transl. Common Man) is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language political action film produced by R. R. Venkat on R.R. Movie Makers banner and directed by Ravi C Kumar. The film stars Jagapati Babu and Kamna Jethmalani, while Sai Kumar, Ranganath, Archana, Dasari Arun Kumar, and Vinod Kumar play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas.[1]
The film released on 19 October 2006. It won Nandi Awards for Best Story Writer and Best Villain[2] and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu).[3]
Plot[edit]
Chandrasekhar is the editor of a daily newspaper called Addam. As he was ready to expose the misdeeds and corrupt practices of Home Minister Bhagawan Raj, the latter hangs him to death with the help of his henchman Lingam Goud. Chandra, Abhi, and Aparna were orphans who were brought up by Chandrasekhar. They go to high positions and stay abroad but return to India to continue Chandrasekhar's legacy and run Addam. Chandrasekhar wishes not to cause physical harm to crooked politicians, but they should be made unpopular. So Chandu takes over the editor's job with the help of sub-editor Das, an ex-Naxal, and prepares a plan to catch the politician red-handed. As a first step, they catch Vaishnavi Bank chairman Raja Reddy, who declares insolvency to loot the people and expose him. During the course, the trio learns that Bhagawan is part of the scam. Based on a video and audio, Chandu starts blackmailing Bhagawan and makes him spend the money he earned through scams for the benefit of the people, as part of fulfilling his election promises. Meanwhile, Chandu falls in love with Vandana, Lingam's sister. As the recording had the mentioned Lingam's name, he could not do any harm to Chandu. However, there was a black sheep among the trio. It is none other than Aparna, who wants to take revenge against Chandrasekhar as he was responsible for the death of her parents and sister. She joins hands with Bhagawan and helps in Chandrasekhar's murder. She is out to ensure the closure of the Addam newspaper. Finally, Bhagawan realizes that the real happiness in life lies in working for the welfare of the people. After the self-introspection, he kills Aparna and decides to commit suicide. But Chandu stops him, saying that the people need a politician who realized his mistakes.
Cast[edit]
- Jagapati Babu as Chandra
- Kamna Jethmalani as Vandana
- Sai Kumar as Bhagawan Raj
- Ranganath as Chandrasekhar
- Archana as Aparna
- Dasari Arun Kumar as Abhi
- Vinod Kumar as Kotilingam Lingam Goud
- M. Balayya as CM Veda Prakash
- Banerjee as ACP Kondal Rao
- Ahuti Prasad as Commissioner Kalyan
- Rajiv Kanakala as Das
- Ashok Kumar as Bank Chairman Raja Reddy
- Rami Reddy as MLA Ramu Yadav
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as MLA Naidu
- M. S. Narayana as Narayana, Chandra's uncle
- Duvvasi Mohan as Narasimha, Bhagawan's P.A.
- Sujitha as Lakshmi
- Satya Krishnan as Vidya
- Raghunatha Reddy as Ramunujam
- Jenny as Dr. Devadinam
- Gundu Sudharshan as Ramaiya
- Fish Venkat as Venkat
- CVL Narasimha Rao as Aparna's father
- Subhanini as Narayana's wife
- Sathanna as MLA Ratnakar
- Chintu as Patnaik
- Baby Harshita as Bindu
- Master Karthik as Young Chandra
- Master Nikhil as Young Abhi
- Baby Greeshma as Young Aparna
- Mumaith Khan as an item number
Soundtrack[edit]
| Samanyudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 23:20 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Vandemataram Srinivas | |||
| Vandemataram Srinivas chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas as released on Aditya Music Company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tara Rara" | Kaluva Krishna Sai | Naveen, Suchitra | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Maghuva Premalo" | Kaluva Krishna Sai | Naveen, Chitra, Sriramprabhu | 3:41 |
| 3. | "Yemere Dilke" | Kaluva Krishna Sai | Sonu Kakkar | 4:52 |
| 4. | "Endira Bavamaridi" | Raju | Vandemataram Srinivas | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Veedu Yama" | Kaluva Krishna Sai | Sunidhi Chauhan | 4:50 |
| 6. | "Samanyudu Theme" | Kaluva Krishna Sai | Nihal | 1:54 |
| Total length: | 23:20 | |||
100-days function[edit]
The film completed a 100-day run at the box office on January 26, 2007. The makers of the film held a function at Raavi Narayana Reddy Auditorium in Hyderabad on January 31, 2007. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, T. Subbarami Reddy, APSP DIG Gopinath Reddy, D. Ramanaidu, Srikanth, and Uday Kiran attended this event.[4]
Awards[edit]
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Story Writer | Ravi C. Kumar | Won |
| Nandi Award for Best Villain | Sai Kumar | Won | |
| Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu) | Sai Kumar | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Samanyudu - Telugu cinema Review - Jagapati Babu & Kamna Jetmalani". idlebrain.com. 19 October 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ↑ "2006 Nandi Awards for Individual excellence - Telugu Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 17 November 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ↑ "Movies : Movie Tidbits : Filmfare Awards presented". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ↑ "'Samanyudu' 100-day Function". cinegoer.net. Retrieved 24 May 2013.