Deevinchandi

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Deevinchandi
Directed byMuthyala Subbaiah
Screenplay byMuthyala Subbaiah
Story byGhatikachalam
Produced by Ramoji Rao
Starring Srikanth
Raasi
Malavika
Music by S. A. Rajkumar
Production
company
Release date
  • 23 March 2001 (2001-03-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Deevinchandi is a 2001 Indian Telugu language film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah and produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. The film stars Srikanth, Raasi and Malavika.

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Plot

This story revolves around Siva, a lorry driver, who accidentally meets Lakshmi, an innocent and studious girl. Siva learns that Lakshmi's father is forcing her into an unwanted marriage and discovers that his best friend Satish has genuine feelings for Lakshmi. In an attempt to help his friend, Siva abducts Lakshmi to prevent her forced marriage but later realizes Satish's intentions are not pure. Siva returns Lakshmi to the marriage podium, but she is falsely accused and her reputation is tarnished. Feeling responsible for Lakshmi's plight, Siva decides to marry her. However, her father disowns her, and they embark on a journey to start a new life.

On their way, Satish tries to assault Lakshmi, and she defends herself with a knife, killing Satish. Siva takes the blame for the crime and is sentenced to five years in prison. Meanwhile, Lakshmi gives birth to their child while grieving the loss of her father. Her younger sister, Swetha, takes care of the baby and develops animosity towards Siva.

Once released from prison, Siva tries to reunite with his child, but Swetha refuses to give custody, believing Siva to be an irresponsible father. The court rules in Siva's favor, and he gets custody of his son. However, Swetha proposes marriage to Siva for the sake of the child's happiness. They get married, but Swetha soon files for divorce, claiming harassment. The story takes predictable turns before reaching a stereotypical climax.

Cast

Production

It was announced in 2001 that Ramoji Rao would be producing a film with Muthyala Subbaiah. The film was launched on 29 October 2000 at the office of Ushakiran Movies. [1]

Music

Deevinchandi
Soundtrack album by
Released2001

The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar. [2]

SnoSong titleSingers
1Ori Brahmachari Sukhwinder Singh, S. A. Rajkumar
2Paruvala Pavurama S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chithra
3Sandhya Ragamlo Harini
4Velugulu NimpeRajesh
5Chilakamma ChilakammaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mahalakshmi Iyer
6Ammammo ChaligavundiSukhwinder Singh, Mahalakshmi Iyer

Reception

Idlebrain wrote "Muthyala Subbaiah seems to have lost his touch off late. The way he directed this film is haphazard and you cannot expect this kind of lousy job from an experienced director like him. He has chosen a story that is full of sentiments and woven a unrelated and unimaginative comedy track and insipid songs around it". [3] Full Hyderabad wrote "Mutyala Subbaiah, weaves such a confusing and contrived drama harping on middle class values that you begin to wonder how the minds of even successful film-makers lose all understanding of the basic principle of any-wood - that people come to films to get entertained for a couple of hours". [4] Andhra Today wrote "Muthyala Subbaiah who is adept at direction and good choice of stories seems to have utterly failed on both counts". [5]

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