Jaya Janaki Nayaka(2017)
Jaya Janaki Nayaka is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film directed by Boyapati Srinu. The film stars Sai Srinivas Bellamkonda, Rakul Preet Singh, Jagapathi Babu, and Pragya Jaiswal. The story follows Gagan, a strong young man who falls in love with Sweety, the daughter of a ruthless politician. The politician opposes their relationship and uses his power to destroy Gagan. The film is a commercial entertainer with a mix of romance, family drama, and high-octane action sequences. It was produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy and features music by Devi Sri Prasad. The film released on August 11, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 11 August 2017
- Director
- Boyapati Srinu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Gagan is a fearless young man who falls in love with Sweety, a kind-hearted girl. But Sweety's father is a powerful and cruel politician who wants to control her life. He will stop at nothing to separate them. Gagan must fight against an entire empire to win his love and protect his family.
“Love fights the ultimate power.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaya Janaki Nayaka
Cast reunions in this film: Devi Sri Prasad & Boyapati Srinu (4 films together), Pragya Jaiswal & Boyapati Srinu (2 films together), Rakul Preet Singh & Devi Sri Prasad (2 films together), Aadhi & Devi Sri Prasad (2 films together), and Aadhi & Boyapati Srinu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jaya Janaki Nayaka' is a reference to the Hindu goddess Sita, also known as Janaki, suggesting the heroine's virtuous nature.
- Director Boyapati Srinu is known for high-octane action, and this film continued his streak of casting Bellamkonda Sreenivas as the lead in a mass role.
- Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who played the dual role, had to quickly adapt her performance to portray two distinct characters with different mannerisms.
- A key action sequence involving a helicopter was filmed using a mix of practical stunts and visual effects to keep production costs manageable.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, included a folk-inspired song 'Chamkeela Angeelesi' that became popular at wedding events.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed reasonably well in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box office, especially in mass-centric areas.
- The climax fight was shot over several nights in a specially constructed set designed to look like a lavish villain's den.