Samudram (1999 film)

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Samudram
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Theatrical release Poster
Directed by Krishna Vamsi
Written byStory:
Krishna Vamsi
Screenplay:
Krishna Vamsi
Satyanand
Dialogues:
Trivikram Srinivas
Sobhan Babu
Produced by DVV Danayya
J. Bhagavan
Starring Jagapati Babu
Sakshi Shivanand
Srihari
Prakash Raj
Ravi Teja
CinematographyS. K. A. Bhupathi
Edited byShankar
Music by Shashi Preetam
Production
company
Sri Balaji Art Creations
Release date
  • 22 October 1999 (1999-10-22)
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Samudram (transl.  Sea ) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action film co-written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Jagapati Babu, Sakshi Shivanand, Srihari, Prakash Raj and Ravi Teja, with music composed by Shashi Preetam. It was produced by J. Bhagavan and D. V. V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner. The film won three state Nandi Awards.

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Plot

The film begins with a murder convict, Sagar, moving toward the Vizag Central Jail. He attempts to escape but is grabbed, tormented, and kept in solitary confinement, where he flashbacks. Sagar is an easy-going youngster who lives with his widowed mother, sister Chanti, girlfriend Rajyalakshmi, and friends.

Besides, Chepala Krishna is a thug pilot smuggling to partake in politics. Chepala Nani, his younger brother, is a hoodlum who pains the locals. Sagar has brawled with him since childhood and hinders his wrongs. Meanwhile, C.I. Srihari, a stout-hearted cop newly deputed to the region, encounters Chepala Krishna's criminal acts & settlements with the aid of trustworthy S.I. Krishnam Raju. Moreover, shortly before, Krishna is approaching to nominate as MLA Srihari apprehends in a petty case. By ensuring he cannot contest any election in the coming five years. It begrudges Krishna & Nani and seeks vengeance.

Likewise, Sagar fixes Chanti's alliance, and everything comes out right. On the day of the engagement, Sagar proceeds to collect the jewelry. Simultaneously, Srihari falsified the illicit trafficking of Nani when he chases him with the team. As a flabbergast, Krishnam Raju turns out to be a traitor who backstabs Srihari by mingling with Chepala Krishna. Adversely, Sagar, passing on the path, views the evil episode and rushes to protect Srihari, but it is too late. The malefactors incriminate Sagar, consort the proofs, and alter the postmortem report. The judiciary sentences Sagar to life, declaring him guilty.

Afterward, Nuka Raju is a humble constable who has recently transferred and avid admirer of the late Srihari. Once Nani attempts to molest Chanti amidst the chaos, Sagar's mother is injured and hospitalized. Due to this, they permit Sagar to see his mother, and Nuka Raju oversees him when he skips giving a slip. Presently, Sagar destroys Chapala Krishna's domain, and they are completely mystified as the balloon goes up. Parallelly, Nuka Raju has to pay suspension for that ache, and he sets his eyes on Sagar. During the trial, he detects something fishy about Srihari's death and opens the formal. Sagar befits diehard knaves and abducts Nani & Krishnam Raju. Step-by-step, Nuka Raju blabs the truth and acquires the postmortem report by fusing with Sagar. Accordingly, Krishna onslaughts on them when Nuka Raju secures the postmortem report holding endangered. At last, Sagar ceases the baddies, acquits non-guilty, and requests Nuka Raju to espouse Chanti. Finally, the movie ends happily.

Cast

Soundtrack

Untitled
Film score by
Shashi Preetam
Released1999
Genre Soundtrack
Length23:58
Label Supreme Music
Producer Shashi Preetam

Music composed by Shashi Preetam. [1]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Soniye" Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry Shashi Preetam5:04
2."Muddala Muthayame" Suddala Ashok Teja Preethi5:00
3."Deeyo Deeyo"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryShashi Preetam4:26
4."Laila O Dilaila"Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry Sowmya Rao 4:40
5."Hoosh Hoosh"Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry KK, Malik4:44
Total length:23:58

Production

Krishna Vamsi initially developed a subject for actor Nagarjuna and visited Vizag to scout locations for the film. This subject later evolved into Samudram. [2]

Reception

Jeevi of Idlebrain.com wrote, "A best recommended film for those all movie buffs who want to experience the nuances of shot making". [3] [4] In a negative review, a critic from Sify wrote, "Except Srihari in a brief role none have much to offer by way of acting. In fact right from the hero to the villain Bharani, all are victims of a poor script. The musical score by Sasi Preetham is loud. A film worth dumping in the sea". [5]

Awards

Nandi Awards [6] [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Samudram". Gaana . Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ↑ Jeevi (16 July 1999). "Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1". Idlebrain.com . Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Jeevi. "Samudram – A review". Idlebrain.com . Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Telagu newspaper" (PDF). www.zaminryot.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to Sify.com". Archived from the original on 20 March 2005. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "తెలుగుసినిమా చరిత్ర: Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Film Awards(1997-2000)". 7 January 2011.
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