Anjaneyulu(2009)
Anjaneyulu is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Parasuram and produced by Bandla Ganesh. The film stars Ravi Teja as the titular reporter, with Nayantara, Sonu Sood, Nassar, and Brahmanandam in supporting roles. The story follows a cheerful TV journalist who goes undercover in a criminal gang to expose corrupt politicians, but a personal tragedy pushes him toward revenge. The film blends humor, romance, and intense drama, with music composed by S. Thaman. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising Ravi Teja's performance and the masala entertainment value. The film was released on 14 August 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Parasuram
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Anjaneyulu, a happy-go-lucky TV reporter, stumbles upon evidence of corruption involving powerful politicians. To expose them, he joins the gang of a ruthless gangster named Bada Bhai. But when his parents are brutally killed in a bus fire, his mission turns into a personal quest for revenge and justice.
“One man's fight for truth and revenge”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Anjaneyulu
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), and Brahmanandam & Ravi Teja (23 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Anjaneyulu' is a reference to the Hindu deity Hanuman, symbolizing the protagonist's journey and strength.
- Director Parasuram Petla made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director on several successful Telugu movies.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by popular Telugu actor Sunil in a comedy role, which was not heavily promoted before release.
- Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Hyderabad, including the HMTV office, to add authenticity to the news channel setting.
- The soundtrack was composed by Mickey J. Meyer, who was relatively new at the time and later became known for his work in Telugu cinema.
- The film's plot involving a bus burning was inspired by real-life incidents of political violence reported in Andhra Pradesh during that period.
- Despite being an action-comedy, the movie underperformed at the box office, which led to limited theatrical screenings outside Andhra Pradesh.