Takkari

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Takkari
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Directed byAmma Rajashekhar
Written by Boopathy Pandian
Based on Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (Tamil)
Produced byParachuri Shivarama Prasad
Starring
Cinematography Santosh Srinivas
Edited byGautham Raju
Music by Chakri
Production
company
United Movies
Release date
  • 23 November 2007 (2007-11-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Takkari (transl. Cunning) is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Amma Rajashekhar. [1] The film stars Nithiin and Sadha. [2] It is a remake of Tamil language film, Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam . The film was later dubbed in Malayalam as Gambler and in Hindi as Meri Ladai in 2008.

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Plot

Tirupathi (Nithiin) is a brilliant man who wants to become a realtor, much to the chagrin of his father (Chandra Mohan), who doesn't support his goal. Eventually Tirupati wins the heart of a rich girl, Priya (Sadha), sister of a business tycoon and villainous Guru (Sayaji Shinde). He realizes his ambition in real estate. The Guru wants him to drop his sister; Tirupati in return demands money. The villain gives him a cheque from a dubious bank. However, Tirupathi gets his money as he blackmails the heroine's brother, threatening to expose some photos. The villain also plans an IT raid on Tirupathi's companies. However, that plan backfires. Then Guru tries to get his sister married to another, but the hero marries her. The story ends with Tirupathi returning all the money taken from the Guru, who finally accepts the marriage. [3]

Cast

Soundtrack

Takkari
Soundtrack album by
Released11 April 2007
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label Vel Records
Chakri chronology
Dhee
(2006)
Takkari
(2007)
Kasipatnam Chudara Babu
(2008)

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Chakri.

Track-list
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ammi Ammi" Chakri, Sai Sivani5:36
2."Kobbari Kobbari" Chakri, Kousalya 5:13
3."Yelele Yelele" Zubeen Garg, Revathi4:37
4."Yelele Yelele 2" Chakri, Revathi4:39
5."Nacho Nacho"Ravi Varma4:17
6."Aa Aa Aa"Naveen Madhav, Kousalya 4:28

Reception

Y. Sunita Chowdary of The Hindu noted that "Takkari looks to be exactly what it promises to be-Nitin’s return to form". [4]

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