Subhash Chandra Bose(2005)
Subhash Chandra Bose is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language historical action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Venkatesh in a dual role as a freedom fighter and his modern-day reincarnation, alongside Genelia D'Souza, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj. Set partly in 1946 British India and partly in contemporary India, the story follows Chandram, a rebel who is betrayed and killed by a traitor, and his rebirth as Ashok, a journalist who seeks revenge. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office failure. It won three Nandi Awards for editing, costume design, and makeup. The music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was produced by Swapna Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies.
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 April 2005
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Telugu 0
Storyline
A TV journalist named Ashok discovers he is the reincarnation of a freedom fighter killed in 1946. He learns that a respected politician is actually the reincarnation of the traitor who betrayed him. Now Ashok must expose the truth and avenge his past life. The past and present collide in a fight for justice.
“Two lives. One revenge.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Subhash Chandra Bose
Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Prakash Raj (14 films together), Prakash Raj & Daggubati Venkatesh (5 films together), Prakash Raj & Genelia D'Souza (4 films together), Daggubati Venkatesh & K. Raghavendra Rao (3 films together), Shriya Saran & Genelia D'Souza (2 films together), and Prakash Raj & K. Raghavendra Rao (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Subhash Chandra Bose' but was renamed 'Subash Chandra Bose' for its release, possibly to avoid confusion with the historical figure.
- This was the first and only time veteran actor Tom Alter, known for playing British roles, appeared in a Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.
- The movie features a rare dual role for Venkatesh, playing both a modern-day journalist and a freedom fighter inspired by Netaji.
- Despite its patriotic theme, the film was a commercial disappointment at the box office upon its release in 2005.
- Actress Genelia D'Souza, who played the female lead, was still early in her career and this was one of her first major Telugu films.
- The plot device of a character having flashbacks to a past life was an unusual narrative choice for a historical action drama in Telugu cinema at the time.
- Noted Bollywood villain Gulshan Grover played the main antagonist, a British officer, continuing his trend of playing negative roles in South Indian films.