Soggade Chinni Nayana(2016)
Soggade Chinni Nayana is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language supernatural drama film directed by Kalyan Krishna Kurasala. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni in a dual role as Bangarraju and his son Ramu, alongside Ramya Krishnan and Lavanya Tripathi. The story follows a widow who summons her deceased husband's spirit to prevent her son's divorce. The film blends family emotions with comedic moments and fantasy elements set in a Godavari village backdrop. It was produced by Annapurna Studios and released on January 15, 2016, during the Sankranti festival. The film received positive reviews for its performances and family-friendly entertainment, and it was a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
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- VI Movies and TV, Sun Nxt
- OTT Release Date
- 22 March 2016
- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 2016
- Director
- Kalyan Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A widow named Satyabhama is heartbroken when her son Ramu and his wife Seetha decide to divorce. Desperate to save her family, she prays to her dead husband Bangarraju for help. His spirit returns to earth and possesses his son's body to fix the marriage from the inside. But he must also protect his family from a vengeful landlord who wants to steal their land.
“Love that even death cannot stop.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a popular line from a classic Telugu song in the 1974 movie 'Alluri Seetharama Raju'.
- Director Kalyan Krishna is the grandson of veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who inspired the film's themes.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a fast schedule for a major Telugu production at the time.
- It marked the first collaboration between actors Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishna since the 1993 film 'Varasudu'.
- The film's climax was partly shot at the real-life Lepakshi Temple, known for its hanging pillar.
- Composer M. M. Keeravani reused a tune from his 1992 film 'Chanti' for a key song in this movie.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success and spawned a sequel, 'Bangarraju', in 2022.
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Nagarjuna starrer Soggade Chinni Nayana has got clearance from the censor board and finalised its release date after a cloud of confusion. It has got a U/A certification and was announced to hit the s…
