Bejawada(2011)
Bejawada is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed by Vivek Krishna and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Amala Paul in lead roles. It is based on the real Vijayawada gang warfare and caste politics of the 1980s and 1990s. The story follows Siva Krishna, a young man who enters a bloody revenge cycle after his brothers are killed by a rival gang leader. The film was shot in Vijayawada and Hyderabad. It received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office. However, it later gained a cult following on television and OTT platforms for its raw depiction of gang violence. Amala Paul made her Telugu debut with this film and earned a SIIMA nomination for Best Female Debut.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, MX Player, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 2 December 2011
- Director
- Vivek Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Siva Krishna is a college student who stays away from gang life. But when his two brothers are murdered by the ruthless Shankar, Siva has no choice. He must enter the violent world of Bejawada to avenge his family. Love, betrayal, and blood await him.
“Revenge runs in the blood”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bejawada
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Kota Srinivasa Rao (12 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ahuti Prasad (7 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Ram Gopal Varma (6 films together), Ajay & Abhimanyu Singh (5 films together), Abhimanyu Singh & Kota Srinivasa Rao (5 films together), and Ajay & Ahuti Prasad (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bejawada' refers to the old name of Vijayawada, the city where the story is set.
- Director Vivek Krishna also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film, making it a personal project.
- The movie's climax was shot in the busy streets of Vijayawada, requiring careful coordination with local authorities.
- Actor Nagarjuna's son, actor Naga Chaitanya, made a special cameo appearance in a promotional song for the film.
- The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman included a mix of folk-inspired tunes and contemporary action themes.
- The film's release faced competition from several other major Telugu films during the same season.
- It was promoted as a gritty, realistic action drama contrasting with more commercial films of the time.