Srimanthudu(2015)
Srimanthudu is a 2015 Telugu-language drama film directed by Koratala Siva. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. It follows Harsha, the heir to a vast business empire, who feels unfulfilled by his wealth. He adopts the impoverished village of Devarakonda and works to transform it. The film explores themes of rural development, family conflict, and the true meaning of wealth. Srimanthudu received positive critical reviews and was a major commercial success, grossing over ₹144 crore worldwide. It became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year. The film was released on August 7, 2015, and is available on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Eros Now, Prime Video (via Eros Now channel), YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 7 August 2015
- Director
- Koratala Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Harsha is a rich young man who has everything but feels empty. He visits a poor village and decides to adopt it. He uses his own money to bring water, schools, and jobs to the village. But his father opposes him, and a corrupt politician tries to stop him. Harsha must fight to save the village and find his true purpose.
“True wealth is in giving.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Srimanthudu
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Brahmanandam & Mukesh Rishi (26 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Subbaraju (18 films together), and Vennila & Brahmanandam (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Srimanthudu' means 'wealthy man' and reflects the protagonist's journey from material wealth to social responsibility.
- Mahesh Babu personally funded the distribution of the film in the Nizam region to ensure wider reach and better collections.
- The village scenes were shot in and around Ramoji Film City, not in an actual remote village, using detailed sets.
- A key inspiration for the story was director Koratala Siva's observations of rural development issues in Andhra Pradesh.
- The film's soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad became a huge hit, with the song 'Jatha Kalise' gaining particular popularity for its folk fusion.
- It was the first Telugu film to gross over ₹100 crore in the Nizam region alone during its theatrical run.
- The climax action sequence involving a tractor was choreographed without CGI, using real vehicles and stunt drivers.
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