Yagnam(2004)
Yagnam is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. It stars Gopichand and Moon Banerjee in lead roles. The story follows Seenu, a loyal servant who falls in love with his master's daughter. When her father, a faction leader, tries to kill him, Seenu fights back by uniting the followers of two warring groups. The film was produced by Pokuri Babu Rao under the Eetharam Films banner. It was a commercial blockbuster and won two Nandi Awards. The music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was later remade in Tamil as Mannin Maindhan (2005) and dubbed in Hindi as Aaj Ka Raavan Raaj (2007).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 July 2004
- Director
- A. S. Ravikumar Chowdhary
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Seenu is a loyal servant to faction leader Reddeppa. He loves Reddeppa's daughter, Sailaja. When Reddeppa discovers their love, he orders Seenu's death. Seenu must fight to survive and win Sailaja's hand. He unites the followers of two enemy factions to teach their masters a lesson.
“Love that defies blood and power.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yagnam
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Raghu Babu (17 films together), Prakash Raj & Gopichand (6 films together), Raghu Babu & Gopichand (5 films together), Raghu Babu & Jhansi (3 films together), Prakash Raj & Suman Setty (2 films together), and Prakash Raj & A. S. Ravikumar Chowdary (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Yagnam' refers to a sacrificial ritual, symbolizing the sacrifices made by the protagonist in the story.
- This was the first Telugu film for actress Sameera Benarjee, who was primarily known for her work in Hindi television at the time.
- Director A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary originally planned a different climax but changed it during filming based on feedback.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Chakri, featured a hit song 'Nuvve Nuvve' that gained popularity on radio charts.
- A major fight sequence was shot in a specially constructed village set to avoid disruptions from local crowds.
- The film's release was delayed by several months due to post-production work on the action sequences.
- Despite being an action drama, the film included subtle social commentary on the futility of factional violence in rural Andhra.