Nagaram(2008)
Nagaram is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Srinivas C.C. and produced by M. Anjibabu and P. Kishore Babu under the Mac Media-Blue Sky Entertainment banner. The film stars Srikanth, Jagapathi Babu, Kaveri Jha, and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The story follows Right, a gangster working for a crime lord, who befriends an honest police officer and later turns against his boss. Set in a crime-ridden city, the film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. It was marketed as Srikanth's return to hardcore action cinema after a long hiatus. The film received mixed reviews, with criticism directed at its predictable plot and average music. It was released on March 6, 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- Srinivas C. C.
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Right is a gangster with a conscience. He works for a crime lord. He wants out. He befriends an honest cop. But his boss sees this as betrayal. Now Right must fight his former allies and corrupt police to find peace.
“One man's fight for redemption”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nagaram
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Ajay & Raghu Babu (17 films together), Raghu Babu & Satyam Rajesh (15 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Ajay (6 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Raghu Babu (6 films together), and Ajay & Satyam Rajesh (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's working title was 'Right' before being changed to 'Nagaram'.
- Director CC Srinivas was also the film's cinematographer, a dual role he took on for several of his early films.
- The movie was shot extensively in the old city areas of Hyderabad to capture a raw, gritty atmosphere.
- Actor Ajay Ghosh, who plays the lead role of Right, was primarily known as a comedian before this serious action part.
- The film's climax was reportedly shot in a single, complex long take involving multiple actors and precise choreography.
- Despite its action genre, the soundtrack featured a hit romantic duet, 'Chilipiga Chusthunte', sung by Karthik and Shreya Ghoshal.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run and later found a stronger audience through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.