Samudram (1999 film)
| Samudram | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release Poster | |
| Directed by | Krishna Vamsi |
| Written by | Shobhan Babu Trivikram Srinivas (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Krishna Vamsi |
| Story by | Krishna Vamsi |
| Produced by | DVV Danayya J. Bhagavan |
| Starring | Jagapati Babu Sakshi Shivanand Srihari Prakash Raj Ravi Teja |
| Cinematography | S. K. A. Bhupathi |
| Edited by | Shankar |
| Music by | Shashi Preetam |
Production company | Sri Balaji Art Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 167 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Samudram (transl. Sea) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by J.Bhagavan, D. V. V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner and directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Jagapati Babu, Sakshi Shivanand, Srihari, Prakash Raj and Ravi Teja, with music composed by Shashi Preetam. The film won three state Nandi Awards.
Plot
The film begins with a murder convict, Sagar, being moved to the Vizag Central Jail. He attempts to escape but is grabbed, tormented, and kept in solitary confinement.
The film flashes back to Sagar's past. He is an easy-going youngster who lives with his widowed mother, sister Chanti, girlfriend Rajyalakshmi, and friends. Meanwhile, Chepala Krishna is a thug and smuggler who aims to enter politics. Chepala Nani, his younger brother, is a hoodlum who harasses the locals. Sagar quarrels with him, earning a target on his back.
Meanwhile, C.I. Srihari, a strong-hearted cop newly deputed to the region, encounters Chepala Krishna's criminal acts and settlements with the aid of trustworthy S.I. Krishnam Raju. Shortly before Krishna is approached to be nominated to the MLA, Srihari apprehends him in a petty case and ensures that he is unable to contest any election in the coming five years. Krishna and Nani seek vengeance.
Sagar arranges an engagement for Chanti. On the day of the engagement, Sagar collects the jewelry. Simultaneously, Srihari chases Nani with his team. Krishnam Raju turns out to be a traitor, who attacks and kills Srihari. Sagar, who is passing by, sees the situation and rushes to protect Srihari, but it is too late. Sagar is framed, and the judiciary declares him guilty and sentences him to life in prison. Nukaraju, a humble constable at the prison, reveals that he is an avid admirer of the late Srihari. Nani attempts to molest Chanti, and amidst the chaos, Sagar's mother is injured and hospitalized.
Sagar is permitted to see his mother, and Nukaraju helps him escape permanently. Sagar sets out to destroy Chapala Krishna’s domain. Simultaneously, Nukaraju is suspended for aiding Sagar. During the trial, he senses something fishy about Srihari’s death and opens a formal enquiry. Sagar abducts Nani and Krishnam Raju. Nukaraju reveals the truth to the court and is able to acquire the real postmortem report with Sagar's help. Sagar is acquitted of the murder charge and asks Nukkaraju to marry Chanti.
Cast
- Jagapati Babu as A.K. Sagar
- Sakshi Shivanand as Rajyalakshmi
- Srihari as C.I. Srihari
- Prakash Raj as Constable Nukaraju
- Ravi Teja as Chepala Nani
- Tanikella Bharani as Chepala Krishna
- Prathyusha as Chanti
- Sudha as Sagar's mother
- Sivaji Raja as S.I. Krishnam Raju
- Prudhviraj as Police Officer
- C. V. L. Narasimha Rao as Lawyer
- Devadas Kanakala as Judge
- Rajababu as Rajyalakshmi's father
- Uttej as Sagar's friend
- Delhi Rajeswari as Kanaka Mahalakshmi, Chepala Krishna's wife
- Raasi in an item number
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Shashi Preetam | |
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 23:58 |
| Label | Supreme Music |
| Producer | Shashi Preetam |
Music composed by Shashi Preetam.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Soniye" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | Shashi Preetam | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Muddala Muthayame" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Shashi Preetam | 5:00 |
| 3. | "Deeyo Deeyo" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | Shashi Preetam | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Laila O Dlaila" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | Sowmya Raoh | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Hoosh Hoosh" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | KK, Malik | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 23:58 | |||
Production
Initially, the film was planned with Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead role and titled Anyayam. During location scouting, a person approached Krishna Vamsi and compared his film Gulabi with Ram Gopal Varma's style. Basing on that comparison, Krishna Vamsi immediately cancelled the project and made Ninne Pelladata instead.[2]
Reception
Jeevi of Idlebrain.com wrote that "A best recommended film for those all movie buffs who want to experience the nuances of shot making".[3][4] In a negative review, a critic from Sify wrote that "Except Srihari in a brief role none have much to offer by way of acting. In fact right from the hero to the villain Bharani, all are victims of a poor script. The musical score by Sasi Preetham is loud. A film worth dumping in the sea".[5]
Awards
- Best Villain – Tanikella Bharani
- Best Audiographer – Madhusudhana Reddy
- Best Editor - Shankar
References
- ^ "Samudram". Gaana. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ Jeevi. "Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1". idlebrain.com.
- ^ Jeevi. "Samudram – A review". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.zaminryot.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
{cite web}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20050320093151/http://sify.com/movies/telugu/review.php?id=6007239&ctid=5&cid=2430
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 13 March 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "తెలుగుసినిమా చరిత్ర: Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Film Awards(1997-2000)". 7 January 2011.
