Andhrawala(2004)
Andhrawala is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role as Shankar Pehlwaan and his son Munna. Rakshita, Sayaji Shinde, and Rahul Dev play supporting roles. The story follows Munna, a slum dweller who discovers his father was a labor leader murdered by a Mumbai gangster. Munna travels to Mumbai to avenge his father's death and dismantle the underworld syndicate. The film was simultaneously made in Kannada as Veera Kannadiga. Its audio launch attracted over 10 lakh fans, a record at the time. Despite the hype, the film underperformed at the box office. Music was composed by Chakri. The film was released on 1 January 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Sun NXT, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Munna is a poor orphan in Hyderabad. He learns his father was a brave labor leader killed by a gangster. He goes to Mumbai to take revenge. He must fight the gangster's entire empire to bring justice.
“A son's revenge, a father's legacy.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Andhrawala
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), M. S. Narayana & Venu Madhav (28 films together), and Nassar & Sayaji Shinde (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Andhrawala' refers to a slang term for a native of Andhra Pradesh, used in the story to highlight regional pride.
- Director Puri Jagannadh initially planned to cast a different actor for the lead but eventually chose Ravi Teja after their previous successful collaboration.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to resemble a slum, which took over two weeks to build.
- A song in the film, 'Chamak Cham', became popular for its energetic dance moves and was frequently played at Telugu events.
- The film faced some censorship issues due to its violent scenes, leading to minor cuts before release.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to use extensive slow-motion shots in action sequences, a style Puri Jagannadh later became known for.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie performed well in rural areas, where its themes of justice and revenge resonated with audiences.