Sri Sri(2016)
'Sri Sri' is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva. The film stars Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Angana Roy, Kunal Kaushik, Naresh, Murali Sharma, and Sai Kumar. The story follows retired law professor Sripada Srinivasa Rao, whose daughter is murdered by powerful men. When the legal system fails to punish the killers, he takes revenge into his own hands. The film is notable as the final on-screen collaboration between real-life couple Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala before their deaths. Mahesh Babu provided a voiceover for the film. 'Sri Sri' released in theatres on June 3, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 June 2016
- Director
- Muppulaneni Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A retired law professor named Sri Sri lives a peaceful life with his wife and daughter. His world shatters when cruel, powerful men murder his daughter. He turns to the justice system he taught for decades, but the killers bribe their way to freedom. Left with no other option, Sri Sri must decide how far he will go to avenge his child.
“When the law fails, a father rises”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sri Sri
Cast reunions in this film: Krishna & Krishna Ghattamaneni (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sri Sri' is also the nickname of the famous Telugu poet Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasa Rao), though the movie is not about him.
- Actor Krishna, who plays the lead, is known for his action roles but here he portrayed a law professor turned vigilante.
- The movie was shot extensively in Visakhapatnam, including real university campuses to add authenticity to the professor's setting.
- Director Muppalaneni Shiva previously worked as an assistant director on several Telugu films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The film's plot highlighting environmental issues and tribal rights was inspired by real-life industrial conflicts in Andhra Pradesh.
- Despite being an action drama, the movie includes family-oriented scenes to appeal to a broader audience as per its genre listing.
- The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Yuvan, son of famous music director Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his early Telugu projects.