Sambayya (film)

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Sambayya
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Directed byK. S. Nageswara Rao
Written by Posani Krishna Murali
Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh
Starring Srihari
Prakash Raj
Radhika Chaudhari
Manorama
CinematographyAdusumilli Vijay Kumar
Edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh
Music by Vandemataram Srinivas
Production
company
Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
Release date
  • 26 November 1999 (1999-11-26)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sambayya is a 1999 Telugu-language film directed by K. S. Nageswara Rao and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under the banner Sri Sai Ganesh Productions. The film stars Srihari, Prakash Raj, Radhika Chaudhari, and Manorama in prominent roles. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. [1] [2]

Contents

Plot

The story follows Sambayya (Srihari), a small pan-shop owner residing in a modest neighbourhood. After being imprisoned for a murder, he emerges with a desire for revenge. The narrative then unfolds to reveal the challenges and events that follow.

Cast

Music

The film's music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, with lyrics penned by Bhuvana Chandra. The soundtrack features songs by renowned playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarnalatha. [3]

  1. "Bhadradri Ramachandra"
  2. "Endi Iddari"

Reception

Griddaluru Gopala Rao of Zamin Ryot gave the film a positive review, praising Posani Krishna Murali's socially conscious script and dialogues, which reflect contemporary politics, as well as Srihari's performance. [4]

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References

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  3. "Sambayya (1999) Telugu Movie". MovieGQ. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. Griddaluru Gopalrao (10 December 1999). "ఎగసిన మరో విప్లవ కెరటం - సాంబయ్య" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2024.