Brundavanam

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Brundavanam
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Directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Written by D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Story bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy
Starring Rajendra Prasad
Ramya Krishna
CinematographyR. Devi Prasad
Edited byD. Raja Gopal
Music by Madhavapeddi Suresh
Production
company
Chandamama Vijaya Combines
Release date
1992
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Brundavanam is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film co-written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. [1] It stars Rajendra Prasad and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film was produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Combines banner. The film won two state Nandi Awards.

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Plot

The film begins with Latha, the daughter of a millionaire, Panakala Swamy, fleeing from the house to avoid the reluctant alliance. She lands at Tirupati, where she is acquainted with a guy named Ravi in a squabble. Ravi lives with his parents and grandmother, Lakshmi Devi. Once, his bestie, Balu, loves a girl named Tara, Latha's buddy. Since Balu is terrified of his grandfather, Jeedimetla Zamindar, he forges Ravi & Latha as his parents in disguise to fix the match when they fall in love. Parallelly, Panakalu fixes Latha's wedlock with Balu. Meanwhile, Guru Murthy, an NRI brought up by Ravi's grandfather Jagannadham, invites Lakshmi Devi to the inauguration of his company in Hyderabad. Whereat, Lakshmi Devi revolts and collapses sighting Panakalu. Subsequently, Ravi seeks the fact when she spins back. Years ago, Jagannadham constructed a house called Brundavanam in the city. Panakalu, their distant relative, hoodwinked him and illegally seized it, which led to Jagannadham's death. Here, Ravi pledges to retrieve their property. Ergo, he intrudes into their residence as a tenant with the Balu's aid. He is startled to view Latha therein, who mingles him getting the totality. Now, a comic tale starts. Ravi takes several steps, mocks Panakalu, and recoups their house in various disguises. At last, remorseful Panakalu pleads pardon from Lakshmi Devi. Finally, the movie ends happily with Ravi & Latha's marriage.

Cast

Soundtrack

Brundavanam
Film score by
Released1992
Genre Soundtrack
Length22:16
Label AKASH Audio
Producer Madhavapeddi Suresh
Madhavapeddi Suresh chronology
Babai Hotel
(1992)
Brundavanam
(1992)
Madam
(1994)

Music released on AKASH Audio Company.

All lyrics are written by Vennelakanti; all music is composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Madhurame Sudha Ganam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:12
2."Oho Oho Bujji Pavurama"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:20
3."Aa Roju Naa Rani"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:20
4."Abbo Emi Vinta"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:47
5."Miya Miya Maama Miya"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:37
Total length:22:16

Awards

Nandi Awards [2]

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