Gandeevam
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 actor Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered as 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.
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Directed by | Priyadarshan |
Produced by | Satyam Babu Sampath Kumar |
Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Priyadarshan |
Story by | V. M. C. Haneefa |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Roja |
Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Cinematography | S. Kumar |
Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chakravarthy
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Raja
- Roja as Roja
- Brahmanandam as Bramam
- Nagesh as Idea Appa Rao
- Captain Raju as Michael
- Mukesh Rishi as Inspector Veeru Pentaiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Sarva Rayudu
- Chalapathi Rao as Hari Babu
- Giri Babu as Giri
- Ananth as Peon
- Jaya Bhaskar as Seshu
- Srividya as Parvathi
- Rupini as Rekha
- Swapna as Rani
- Y. Vijaya as Chakravarthy's sister
- Mohanlal as Boat Man in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane" (cameo appearance)
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
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Released | 1994 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 28:02 | |||
Label | Akash Audio | |||
Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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All music is composed by M. M. Keeravaani[4].
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Goruvanka Vaalaga" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar | 5:04 |
2. | "Hai Thisaade Debba" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
3. | "Chi Chi Paapa Chi" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
4. | "Mama Zabba Mama" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:59 |
5. | "Siri Siri Poola" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | 3:57 |
6. | "Thadi Gudi Mudi" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:40 |
Total length: | 28:54 |
References
- http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/gan/gandeevam/mid_34214/
- "Mohanlal to re-enter Telugu films with Nuvve Na Pranamani". News 18. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- James, Anu (3 December 2015). "Mohanlal not in SS Rajamouli's Garuda; Chandrasekhar Yeleti film titled Manamantha". International Business Times. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- "Ghandeevam". JioSaavn. Retrieved 29 January 2021.