Veerabhadra(2006)
Veerabhadra is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by A. S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Tanushree Dutta, and Sada in lead roles. The story follows Murali Krishna, a man who moves into a colony with a disabled girl he pretends is his sister. He is actually hiding from a powerful criminal named Peddiraju. The film explores themes of family secrets, identity, and revenge. It was produced by Ambica Krishna and Ambica Ramanjaneyulu under the Ambika Cinema Productions banner. Mani Sharma composed the music. The film was a commercial failure at the box office. It is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 29 April 2006
- Director
- A. S. Ravikumar Chowdary
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Murali Krishna arrives at a Hyderabad colony with a disabled girl named Mallika. He claims she is his sister. But he is actually running from Peddiraju, a ruthless criminal. As Murali fights to protect Mallika and his love Malathi, a shocking secret about his birth is revealed. He must confront his past to save his future.
“A hero hides in plain sight.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Veerabhadra
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Kovai Sarala & Brahmanandam (18 films together), and Prakash Raj & Sayaji Shinde (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Veerabhadra' but was later changed to 'Veerabhadra' to avoid confusion with another project.
- This was the first Telugu film for actress Tanushree Dutta, who made her debut in Bollywood.
- Director A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary and actor Balakrishna collaborated again in the 2014 film 'Legend'.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, who was a frequent collaborator with Balakrishna in the 2000s.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the Ramoji Film City, one of the largest film studios in the world.
- The film released alongside other major Telugu films during the festive season, facing tough box office competition.
- Some scenes featuring the handicapped sister character were noted for their emotional portrayal in Telugu cinema of that era.