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Samba(2004)

7.6/10
Telugu155 mins

Samba (2004) is a 155-minute Telugu film directed by V. V. Vinayak. Starring Teja Sajja, Tanikella Bharani and Mansoor Ali Khan. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Samba stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2004.

Director:V. V. Vinayak
Mood:
emotionalintenseuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 June 2004
Director
V. V. Vinayak
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Two men, Samba and Pasupathi, are locked in a bitter family feud and want revenge on each other. Samba's main goal is to fulfill his father's wish of providing education for everyone. However, his enemy Pasupathi actively tries to stop him from achieving this dream.

A family feud threatens a father's dream of education.

Film Details

7.6Rating
155Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date9 June 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMain Hoon Gambler

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalintenseuplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticelove
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Samba' is a reference to the Hindu god Shiva's son, tying into the protagonist's righteous and combative nature.
  • This was the first time actor Srikanth played a full-fledged negative role, as the villain Pasupathi.
  • A major fight scene was shot at the historic Golconda Fort, using its rugged terrain to heighten the drama.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Mani Sharma, included a hit romantic song filmed in Switzerland.
  • Director V. V. Vinayak and actor Venkatesh collaborated again later for the blockbuster 'Lakshmi' in 2006.
  • The plot's focus on education access was inspired by real philanthropic efforts in rural Andhra Pradesh at the time.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well in rural centers due to its strong village feud storyline.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Samba

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