Santhi Sandesam | |
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Directed by | Chandra Shekar Reddy |
Written by | Tripuraneni Maharadi |
Produced by | Shakamuri Mallikarjun Rao |
Starring | Krishna Ramyasri |
Cinematography | Meka Ramakrishna |
Edited by | Adirala Ravi Teja |
Music by | Vandemataram Srinivas |
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Running time | 140 min |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Santhi Sandesam (English: Message of Peace) is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Chandrasekhar Reddy. The film stars Krishna as Jesus and Ramyasri. [1] [2] [3]
The soundtrack for the film is by Vandemataram Srinivas. [4]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chinnari Balallara" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:04 |
2. | "Kani Vini Erugani Karunaku" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Usha, Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:24 |
3. | "Jillu Jillo" | Veturi | Anuradha Sriram | 5:11 |
4. | "Deiva Kumaruni (Rukshakuda)" | Suddala Ashok Teja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 7:15 |
5. | "Karuna Sagara" | Goreti Venkanna | Vandemataram Srinivas | 4:45 |
Total length: | 28:39 |
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