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Nijam(2003)

7.5/10
Telugu185 minstheatrical

Nijam is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action film written, directed and produced by Teja under the Chitram Movies banner. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Gopichand, Rakshita, Talluri Rameswari and Raasi. It follows Seetaram, a young man whose honest father is framed for murder by a powerful gangster and killed in prison. Seetaram and his mother then systematically execute everyone responsible for the death. The film is noted for Mahesh Babu's award-winning performance, which earned him the Nandi Award for Best Actor. Music was composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film was released in 2003 and was a commercial success.

Director:Teja
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI movies and tv, Sun NXT, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
Theatrical Release
23 May 2003
Director
Teja
Language
Telugu
Runtime
3h 5m
Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

After his honest father is framed for murder and killed in prison by a corrupt gangster, Seetaram teams up with his mother to take revenge. They systematically hunt down and kill every person involved in the crime. But a sharp police officer is closing in on them.

When the system fails, truth rises.

Film Details

7.5Rating
185Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 May 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleనిజం
Also Known AsAmar Pratisodh · Truth

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Nijam

Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Mahesh Babu (17 films together), Prakash Raj & Brahmaji (14 films together), Brahmaji & Jayaprakash Reddy (7 films together), Prakash Raj & Gopichand (6 films together), Prakash Raj & Jayaprakash Reddy (6 films together), and Mahesh Babu & Brahmaji (5 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Nijam Cheppamantara... Vastavam Cheppamantara...' before being shortened to just 'Nijam'.
  • Director Teja reportedly wrote the script in just three days, inspired by a real-life incident.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 10-minute take, which was a technical challenge at the time.
  • Actor Mahesh Babu was initially considered for the lead role before Mammootty was cast.
  • The movie underperformed at the box office, which was attributed to its dark and serious tone contrasting with audience expectations.
  • A key scene features a real, non-CGI snake, requiring careful coordination with animal handlers.
  • The background score uses a recurring musical motif to represent the protagonist's quest for truth, composed by R.P. Patnaik.

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