Gandeevam

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Gandeevam
Gandeevam telugu.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPriyadarshan
Written bySatyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay byPriyadarshan
Story byV. M. C. Haneefa
Produced bySatyam Babu
Sampath Kumar
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Roja
CinematographyS. Kumar
Edited byN. Gopalakrishnan
Music byM. M. Keeravani
Production
company
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines
Release date
  • 18 August 1994 (1994-08-18)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Gandeevam (transl. Bow of Arjuna) is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.[1] Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M.M.Keeravani's career.[2][3] Later in 2011, M. G. Sreekumar as music director used the same tune for the song "Gopabalanishtam" in Oru Marubhoomikkadha, which was also directed by Priyadarshan.

Plot[]

The film begins on Chakravarthy, a multi-millionaire who lives alone and always repents for losing his pregnant wife Parvati. Meanwhile, Michael a gangster released from jail and aims to ravage Chakravarthy as he is responsible for his sentence. Here, Michael learns a secret that Chakravarthy is having a son Raja and he wants to use him as a weapon. So, he ploys by falsifying Chakravarthy as a deceiver of his mother and instigates Raja for avenge against his father. Right now, Raja with the help of his fiancé Roja, and friend Ram Babu enters into Chakravarthy's life, claiming themselves as his children and teases him. After a few comic incidents, Chakravarthy develops an affection towards Raja and wants to accord him as his heir. At that moment, Raja double-crosses Chakravarthy and necks out by grabbing his wealth when Roja gives him shelter. Being cognizant of the afflict Parvati chides Raja and starts narrating the past.

Twenty years ago, Chakravarthy and Parvati used to work for Michael. Once Chakravarthy spots his illegal activities and decides to surrender him to Police. So, to escape he indicts Parvati also in the deed when Chakravarthy discards her. Later on, he realizes the truth, makes Micheal arrested and rushes for Parvati by the time, it's too late. Listening to it, Raja moves to plead pardon from his father, when a flabbergast, Roja is murdered in which Chakravarthy is accused. At last, Raja breaks out the mystery that Roja is alive in the custody of Michael. So, he relieves her from nick and proves his father's innocence. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja and Roja.

Cast[]

Crew[]

  • Art: Sabu Cyril
  • Choreography: Prabhu Deva, Suchitra
  • Fights: Thyagaragan
  • Dialogues: Satyanand
  • Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy, Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
  • Playback:SP Balu, Chitra, M. M. Keeravani, M. G. Sreekumar, Malgudi Subha
  • Music: M. M. Keeravani
  • Story: V. M. C. Hanesha
  • Editing: N. Gopalakrishnan
  • Cinematography: S. Kumar
  • Producer: Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar
  • Screenplay - Director: Priyadarshan
  • Banner: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines
  • Release Date: 18 August 1994

Soundtrack[]

Gandeevam
Soundtrack album by
M. M. Keeravani
Released1994
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:02
LabelAkash Audio
ProducerM. M. Keeravani
M. M. Keeravani chronology
Muddula Priyudu
(1994) 		Gandeevam
(1994) 		Bobbili Simham
(1994)

All music is composed by M. M. Keeravaani[4].

Track list[4]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Goruvanka Vaalaga"Veturi Sundararama MurthyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar5:04
2."Hai Thisaade Debba"Veturi Sundararama MurthyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:42
3."Chi Chi Paapa Chi"Veturi Sundararama MurthyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:42
4."Mama Zabba Mama"Veturi Sundararama MurthyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra5:59
5."Siri Siri Poola"Veturi Sundararama MurthyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani3:57
6."Thadi Gudi Mudi"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:40
Total length:28:54

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/gan/gandeevam/mid_34214/
  2. ^ "Mohanlal to re-enter Telugu films with Nuvve Na Pranamani". News 18. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. ^ James, Anu (3 December 2015). "Mohanlal not in SS Rajamouli's Garuda; Chandrasekhar Yeleti film titled Manamantha". International Business Times. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ghandeevam". JioSaavn. Retrieved 29 January 2021.

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