Aa Naluguru(2004)
'Aa Naluguru' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Chandra Siddhartha. It stars Rajendra Prasad as Raghuram and Aamani as his wife Bharati. The story follows a principled newspaper editor who believes love is more important than money. His family's greed and rejection drive him to suicide. The film won three Nandi Awards including Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and Best Character Actor. It was later remade in Kannada as 'Sirivantha' in 2006. The music was composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film was produced by Sarita Patra and presented by P. Prem Kumar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2004
- Director
- Chandra Siddhartha
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Raghuram is a kind-hearted newspaper editor who values love over money. His family wants cash for jobs, education, and a foreign life. When he refuses to support their greed, they turn against him. Raghuram takes a loan to please them but cannot bear the pain. He commits suicide, and his family learns a hard lesson at his funeral.
“Love wins when money fails”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aa Naluguru
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Raghu Babu (19 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Chalapathi Rao (17 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Raghu Babu (11 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Rajendra Prasad (9 films together), Raghu Babu & Chalapathi Rao (8 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Aamani (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aa Naluguru' translates to 'Those Four People', referring to the four main characters who influence the protagonist's life.
- Director Chandra Siddhartha was inspired by real-life observations of middle-class struggles and moral dilemmas in society.
- The movie was shot on a modest budget, primarily in and around Hyderabad, to keep the setting authentic and relatable.
- Actor Rajendra Prasad, known for comic roles, delivered a critically acclaimed serious performance as the principled protagonist.
- The film's climax, involving a symbolic act of protest, sparked discussions about ethical values versus family pressures in audiences.
- It won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2004, recognizing its impactful social message and storytelling.
- The soundtrack, composed by M. M. Keeravani, includes subtle background scores that enhance the emotional depth without overpowering scenes.