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, Ravi Teja, and music composed by Shashi Preetam.[1][2] The film won three state Nandi Awards.
Plot
The film begins with a murder convict Sagar shifting to the Vizag Central Jail. Consequently, he attempts to abscond but is grabbed, tormented, and kept in Solitary confinement when he moves rearward. Sagar is an easy-going youngster who spends his life jaunty with his widowed mother, sister Chanti, girlfriend Rajyalakshmi, and friends. Besides, Chepala Krishna is a thug pilot smuggling whose aim is to partake in politics. Chepala Nani his younger brother is a hoodlum who pains the locals. Sagar brawls with him from a child and hinders his wrongs. Meanwhile, C.I. Srihari a stout-hearted cop newly deputed to the region encounters Chepala Krishna's criminal acts & settlements with aid of trustworthy S.I. Krishnam Raju. Moreover, shortly before, Krishna is approaching to nominate as MLA Srihari apprehends in a petty case. By ensuring he is unable to contest any election in the coming 5 years. It begrudges Krishna & Nani and seeks vengeance.
Likewise, Sagar fixes Chanti a fine alliance and everything comes out right. On the day of the engagement, Sagar proceeds to collect the jewelry. Simultaneously, Srihari falsified the illicit trafficking of Nani when he chases him with the team. Here as a flabbergast, Krishnam Raju turns out a traitor who backstabs Srihari by mingling with Chepala Krishna. Adversely, Sagar passing on the path views the evil episode and rushes to protect Srihari but it's too late. Now the malefactors incriminate Sagar, consort the proofs, and alter the postmortem report. Currently, the judiciary declares Sagar guilty and is sentenced to life. Afterward, Nukaraju is a humble constable newly transferred who is an avid admirer of the late Srihari. Once, Nani attempt to molest Chanti amidst chaos Sagar's mother is injured and hospitalized.
Due to this, Sagar has been permitted to see his mother, and Nukaraju is in charge of him when he skips giving a slip. Presently, Sagar destroys Chapala Krishna’s domain day by day, and as the balloon goes up, they are completely mystified. Parallelly, Nukkaraju is suspended by that ache he sets his eyes on Sagar. During the trial, he detects something fishy about Srihari’s death and opens the formal. Sagar befits diehard to knaves and also abducts Nani & Krishnam Raju. Step-by-Step Nukkaraju blabs the truth and acquires the real postmortem report by fusing with Sagar. Accordingly, Krishna onslaughts on them when Nukkaraju secures the postmortem report holding endanger. At last, Sagar ceases the baddies, acquits non-guilty, and requests Nukkaraju to espouse Chanti. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.
Cast
- Jagapati Babu as A.K. Sagar
- Sakshi Shivanand as Rajyalakshmi
- Srihari as C.I. Srihari
- Prakash Raj as Conistable Nukaraju
- Ravi Teja as Chepala Nani
- Tanikella Bharani as Chepala Krishna
- 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
- Sudha as Sagar's mother
- Prathyusha as Chanti
- Raasi in an item number
- Delhi Rajeswari as Kanaka Mahalakshmi, Chepala Krishna's wife
Soundtrack
| Samudram | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Shashi Preetam | |
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 23:58 |
| Label | Supreme Music |
| Producer | Shashi Preetam |
Music composed by Shashi Preetam. Music is released on Supreme Audio Company.[3]
| 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 | |||
Awards
- Best Villain – Tanikella Bharani
- Best Audiographer – Madhusudhana Reddy
- Best Editor - Shankar
References
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