Samudram (1999 film)

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.

Not to be confused with Samudhiram.

Samudram
Theatrical release Poster
Directed byKrishna Vamsi
Written byShobhan Babu
Trivikram Srinivas (Dialogues)
Screenplay byKrishna Vamsi
Story byKrishna Vamsi
Produced byDVV Danayya
J. Bhagavan
StarringJagapati Babu
Sakshi Shivanand
Srihari
Prakash Raj
Ravi Teja
CinematographyS. K. A. Bhupathi
Edited byShankar
Music byShashi Preetam
Production
company
Sri Balaji Art Creations
Release date
  • 22 October 1999 (1999-10-22)
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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

Soundtrack
Untitled
Film score by
Shashi Preetam
Released1999
GenreSoundtrack
Length23:58
LabelSupreme Music
ProducerShashi Preetam

Music composed by Shashi Preetam.[1]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Soniye"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryShashi Preetam5:04
2."Muddala Muthayame"Suddala Ashok TejaShashi Preetam5:00
3."Deeyo Deeyo"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryShashi Preetam4:26
4."Laila O Dlaila"Sirivennela Sitarama SastrySowmya Raoh4:40
5."Hoosh Hoosh"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryKK, Malik4:44
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]

Awards
Nandi Awards[5][6]

References
  1. "Samudram". Gaana. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. Jeevi. "Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1". idlebrain.com.
  3. Jeevi. "Samudram – A review". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. "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)
  5. "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.
  6. "తెలుగుసినిమా చరిత్ర: Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Film Awards(1997-2000)". 7 January 2011.
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