Lakshyam(2007)
Lakshyam is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Srivass. It stars Gopichand, Jagapati Babu, and Anushka Shetty. The story follows Chandu, a young man whose brother, ACP Bose, is killed by a criminal named Section Shankar. Shankar uses legal loopholes to commit crimes and frames Bose for bank fraud. Chandu must clear his brother's name and bring the real criminals to justice. The film blends family drama with action sequences. It won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. The movie was later remade in Tamil as Maanja Velu and in Kannada as Varadhanayaka.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, ZEE5, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 6 July 2007
- Director
- Sriwass
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Chandu's brother Bose is an honest police officer. He is killed by a cunning criminal named Section Shankar. Shankar also frames Bose for a crime he did not commit. Chandu must fight to clear his brother's name and get revenge.
“A brother's revenge begins.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Lakshyam
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Vidhya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Anushka Shetty & Brahmanandam (16 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Venu Madhav (8 films together), and Brahmanandam & Gopichand (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lakshyam' means 'target' in Telugu, reflecting the hero's mission.
- This was the only film directed by Sriwass, who is primarily known as a producer.
- Actress Anushka made her Telugu debut with this film before becoming a major star.
- The villain's name 'Section Shankar' refers to using legal sections to commit crimes.
- A major action sequence was filmed at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
- The film underperformed at the box office despite Gopichand's rising action-hero status.
- Composer Chakri, known for peppy numbers, provided a more intense background score here.