Maya Bazaar(2006)
Maya Bazaar is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film co-written and directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. The film stars Raja as Srinivas, Bhumika Chawla as Anupama, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Kubera. The story follows a poor driver who adopts a terminally ill girl and makes a pact with the god of wealth to save her. The film blends human drama with divine mythology, exploring themes of sacrifice and generosity. It features music by Radhakrishnan. The film was released in 2006 and received mixed reviews for its story and visual effects.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Mohana Krishna Indraganti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A poor driver named Srinivas finds an abandoned girl with a deadly heart condition. He cannot afford her surgery. The god Kubera offers him money in exchange for his life. Srinivas agrees. Now he must face the consequences of his deal while falling in love with a mysterious woman.
“What would you give to save a life?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is a modern retelling of the classic Telugu film 'Maya Bazaar' from 1957, but set in a contemporary family setting.
- Director Mohana Krishna Indraganti made his directorial debut with this film, which was produced by his father, veteran producer M.S. Raju.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who played a key role in the original 1957 version.
- The soundtrack was composed by Mickey J. Meyer, marking one of his early popular works in Telugu cinema.
- Despite being a fantasy comedy, the film was noted for its subtle social commentary on greed and family values.
- The film's climax, involving a magical market, required extensive visual effects work for its time in Tollywood.
- It was one of the early films for actress Sindhu Tolani, who played a supporting role in the ensemble cast.