Andari Bhanduvayya(2010)
Andari Bandhuvaya is a 2010 Telugu-language drama film directed by Chandra Siddhartha. The film stars Sharwanand as Nandu, a selfless village youth, and Padmapriya as Paddu, a financially cautious office worker. Jeeva, Pragathi, and V.K. Naresh appear in supporting roles. The story follows Nandu who pledges his eyes and heart as collateral for a loan to help his village. When he cannot repay the debt, a violent moneylender threatens to collect his body parts. The film explores themes of altruism, love, and community solidarity. It received the Akkineni Award for best home-viewing feature film in 2010. The runtime is 134 minutes and it carries an A certification from Indian censors.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 May 2010
- Director
- Chandra Siddhartha
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
Nandu is a kind-hearted village boy working in the city. He gives away all his money to help strangers and his poor village. When his village needs five lakh rupees, he borrows the money from a ruthless moneylender. The deal is simple: if he cannot repay, the moneylender will take his eyes and heart. As the deadline approaches, Nandu must face the consequences of his selfless act.
“How far would you go to help others?”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Andari Bhanduvayya
Cast reunions in this film: Naresh & Chandra Siddhartha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real villages around Visakhapatnam to capture authentic rural life.
- Director Chandra Siddhartha is known for socially relevant films, and this was his second directorial venture.
- The movie's title translates to 'Everyone is a Relative,' reflecting its core theme of universal kinship.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Tanikella Bharani, who also contributed to the script.
- The soundtrack was composed by Koti, marking one of his later works in Telugu cinema.
- Despite its message-driven narrative, the film had a limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- The story contrasts urban and rural settings, with portions filmed in Hyderabad and surrounding villages.