Gandeevam (transl. Bow of Arjuna) is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.[1]
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Gandeevam | |
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Directed by | Priyadarshan |
Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Priyadarshan |
Story by | V. M. C. Haneefa |
Produced by | Satyam Babu Sampath Kumar |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Roja |
Cinematography | S. Kumar |
Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career.[2][3]
The film begins with a multimillionaire Chakravarthy, a solitary who repents his long-lasting pregnant wife Parvati. Meanwhile, Michael a gangster acquits from prison and seeks vengeance on Chakravarthy. Here, Michael utilizes Chakravarthy's son Raja as a weapon of whom he is unbeknownst. So, he ploys by forging Chakravarthy as a hoodwink before Raja and instigates him on his father. Now, Raja with the aid of his fiancé Roja, and friend Ram Babu enters Chakravarthy's life, claiming themselves as his progeny and teasing him. After a few comic incidents, Chakravarthy develops an affection towards Raja and wants to accord him as his heir. At that moment, Raja double-crosses Chakravarthy and necks out by grabbing his wealth when Roja shelters him. Being aware of the afflict Parvati chides Raja and spins rearward. 25 years ago, Chakravarthy & Parvati are employed at Michael's shipping industry. Once Chakravarthy gazes at his illicit acts when he skips by posing Parvati as his partner and Chakravarthy discards her. Later, he realizes the truth, makes Micheal seized, and rushes for Parvati but it's too late. Listening to it, Raja moves to plead pardon from his father, when a flabbergast, Roja is slaughtered and Chakravarthy is incriminated. At last, Raja breaks out the mystery that Roja is alive in his custody of Michael. So, he relieves her from nick and proves his father's innocence. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Roja.
Gandeevam | ||||
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Released | 1994 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 28:02 | |||
Label | Akash Audio | |||
Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career.[2][3] Later in 2011, M. G. Sreekumar as music director used the same tune for the song "Gopabalanishtam" in Oru Marubhoomikkadha, which was also directed by Priyadarshan.
All music is composed by M. M. Keeravaani[4].
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Goruvanka Vaalaga" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar | 5:04 |
2. | "Hai Thisaade Debba" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
3. | "Chi Chi Paapa Chi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
4. | "Mama Zabba Mama" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:59 |
5. | "Siri Siri Poola" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | 3:57 |
6. | "Thadi Gudi Mudi" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:40 |
Total length: | 28:54 |