Chandee(2013)
Chandee is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by V. Samudra. The film stars Priyamani in a dual role as Ganga and Chandee, alongside Krishnam Raju and R. Sarathkumar. The story follows a school teacher who discovers she was once a government assassin after a violent attack triggers her lost memories. She must confront her past and fight corrupt politicians to protect her family. The film is a loose remake of the Hollywood film The Long Kiss Goodnight. It was released on 8 November 2013 and received negative reviews from critics. The film was a commercial failure at the box office.
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- Theatrical Release
- 8 November 2013
- Director
- V. Samudra
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A sweet school teacher named Ganga lives a peaceful life with her husband and daughter. When goons attack her family, she fights them with deadly skills she does not remember learning. She discovers she was once a government assassin named Chandee. Now she must rediscover her past and stop a corrupt minister who wants her dead.
“She forgot she was a killer”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chandee
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Ali (23 films together), Vidhya & Ashish Vidyarthi (20 films together), Ali & Posani Krishna Murali (11 films together), Vidhya & M. S. Narayana (10 films together), M. S. Narayana & Posani Krishna Murali (10 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Nagendra Babu (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chandi' refers to a fierce Hindu goddess, linking the heroine's strength to divine power.
- This was one of the few horror-action films in Telugu cinema to feature a female protagonist as the central fighter.
- Director V. Samudra also worked as the film's editor, overseeing both the story and its final cut.
- Priyamani performed many of her own stunts for the action sequences after undergoing special training.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anoop Rubens, known for his work in romantic films, making this a genre shift.
- It was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, using local landmarks to create a gritty, urban atmosphere.
- Despite its hybrid genre, the film had a limited theatrical release compared to big-budget Telugu productions of that year.