Money Money (film)

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Directed by Siva Nageswara Rao
Krishna Vamsi
(uncredited)
Written by Uttej (dialogues)
Screenplay bySiva Nageswara Rao
Story bySiva Nageswara Rao
Produced by Ram Gopal Varma
Starring J. D. Chakravarthy
Chinna
Jayasudha
Renuka Shahane
Surabhi
Paresh Rawal
Brahmanandam
Cinematography Rasool Ellore
Edited byShankar
Music by Sri
Production
company
Varma Creations
Release date
  • February 25, 1994 (1994-02-25)
Running time
152 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Money Money is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Ram Gopal Varma under his banner, Varma Creations. [1] The film is a sequel to the 1993 film Money, making it one of the earliest sequels in Telugu cinema. Krishna Vamsi is believed to have directed the film, though he was not credited in the titles. [2]

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The film features an ensemble cast, including J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Surabhi, Paresh Rawal, and Brahmanandam, who reprised their roles from the previous film. The music for Money Money was composed by Sri. [1] The film was a success at the box office. [3]

A sequel titled Money Money, More Money was released in 2011, with J. D. Chakravarthy and Brahmanandam reprising their roles.

Plot

The film begins with a recap of Money. After 363 days, Chakri, Bose, Renu, and Vijaya are returning from the tour. They halt at Subba Rao's workplace, Dhaba, where he is startled to view Vijaya alive. Immediately, he rushes back and calls for the aid of his former criminal ally, Allaudin. Moreover, through their family Lawyer, he learns he has one more chance to procure the property following Vijaya's death. Subba Rao instructs Allaudin to wipe out Vijaya, which he delays.

Meanwhile, a charming girl, Sudha, becomes a new appointee in Vijaya's company, whom Chakri loves. Besides, the police took Khan Dada to a mental asylum and considered him insane. Anyhow, he absconds and seeks vengeance against Chakri, which ends hilariously. Parallelly as a glitter, Durga, the crime lord, and his cousin Chitra visit the film theater before an attack. Yadagiri, one who sang the "Nizam Pori" song, meets and is fascinated with Chitra.

As a flabbergast, Sudha is shown as defrauding, abetting Allaudin to execute his work through Vijaya's company. Allaudin is double-crossing Subba Rao for his self-interest, which he gazes. Hence, Allaudin orders the slaughter of Subba Rao when Bose & Chakri safeguard him. Subba Rao sets foot on Vijaya as reformed and expresses regret when she heartfully welcomes him. Currently, Subba Rao divulges the actual shade of Sudha. Even Chakri identifies it and rebukes her for turning his love into account. At that point, Sudha proclaims that her brother Brahmaji, the sidekick of Allaudin, has been incriminated in a crime and seized. Thus, she became a puppet in his hand. Being conscious of it, Chakri understands Sudha's virtue, Vijaya acquits her brother, and the police raid Allaudin's den. However, he skips and kidnaps Subba Rao. At last, the entire team sets him free, and Khan Dada rests at the asylum. Finally, the movie ends with Allaudin begging on the roads and giving us a call for Money Money Money.

Cast

Production

Money (1993), directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Ram Gopal Varma, became a major success. [4] Following its success, Ram Gopal Varma decided to create a sequel, Money Money, as sequels were uncommon in Indian cinema at the time. [2] He asked Krishna Vamsi, who had worked as an assistant director on Money, to direct the sequel. Krishna Vamsi initially expressed reservations, as he did not want to launch his directorial career with this kind of film. However, Ram Gopal Varma insisted, and Krishna Vamsi set a condition that his name would not appear in the credits, opting for ghost direction instead. Ram Gopal Varma assured him that after seeing the finished product, Krishna Vamsi would want to take credit. [2]

Under Krishna Vamsi's direction, Money Money was made, with the director experimenting with various techniques. One song was shot using just four shots, while another took 357 shots. The former, "Em Kompa Munagadoi," was completed in six hours, whereas the Chakravarthy and Surabhi duet "Left and Right Endukanta" took six days to film at Golkonda Fort. Krishna Vamsi’s unconventional approach led to some criticism from Ram Gopal Varma for the perceived inconsistency in the shooting process. [2]

After completing the film, Ram Gopal Varma gave Krishna Vamsi the option to change his mind about the director's credit. When Krishna Vamsi refused, Ram Gopal Varma requested Siva Nageswara Rao to lend his name, and the film was released with Nageswara Rao’s name in the credits. Krishna Vamsi then detached himself from the film. [2]

The film features an ensemble cast, including J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Surabhi, Paresh Rawal, and Brahmanandam, who reprised their roles from the previous film. Jagapathi Babu, Urmila Matondkar, and others appear in cameo roles, reprising their roles from Gaayam (1993), also directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Music

Money Money
Film score by
Sri
Released1995
Genre Soundtrack
Length20:51
Label VMG Cassettes
Producer Sri

The music for the film was composed by Sri, with lyrics written by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry. The soundtrack was released by VMG Cassettes. Notably, the song "Paadu Kaburu Vinagaane" served as a parody of "Gundello Dhada Dhada" from Antham (1992).

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aarukotla Andhrulu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:21
2."Em Kompa" Mano 3:26
3."What A Pity" J. D. Chakravarthy, Ram Chakravarthy, Chitra 4:21
4."Left & Right"Ram Chakravarthy, Radhika3:57
5."Ooru Vaada"Ram Chakravarthy, Mano, Chitra, Radhika, Swarnalatha 4:46
Total length:20:51

Reception

Money Money was a success at the box office. [3]

Sequel

A sequel titled Money Money, More Money , directed by J. D. Chakravarthy, was released in 2011. J. D. Chakravarthy and Brahmanandam reprise their roles as Chakri and Khan Dada, respectively. [3] It is a remake of the 2006 Hindi film Darwaza Bandh Rakho, also directed by Chakravarthy. However, some observers consider it more of a standalone film, with only a few scenes featuring Brahmanandam and Chakravarthy that establish a connection to the earlier Money films. [5]

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