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Seetayya(2003)

6.8/10
Telugu172 mins

Seetayya (2003) is a 172-minute Telugu film directed by YVS Chowdhary. Starring Jayaprakash Reddy, Rajan P Dev and Nalini. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Seetayya stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.

Director:YVS Chowdhary
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 August 2003
Director
YVS Chowdhary
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 52m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A police officer named Seethaiah moves around and changes his name, but he makes a lot of enemies. He keeps running into trouble with criminals. He decides to stand his ground and fight them until the very end.

A cop who can't outrun his past.

Film Details

6.8Rating
172Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date22 August 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleసీతయ్య
Also Known AsSeethaiah

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Seetayya' is a colloquial variation of the lead character's name Seethaiah, commonly used in parts of Andhra Pradesh.
  • This was the first Telugu film for actress Sada, who was a popular star in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • Director Y.V.S. Chowdary reportedly wrote the script with actor Jagapathi Babu specifically in mind for the intense police role.
  • The movie's climax was shot extensively in the rocky terrains of Hyderabad, resembling a raw and gritty atmosphere.
  • Despite being an action drama, the film included a special comedy track by actor Brahmanandam, which was a common practice in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Koti, did not achieve major commercial success, unlike many other Telugu films of that year.
  • The film's narrative of a police officer constantly transferring locations was noted by critics as a recurring theme in Jagapathi Babu's career during that period.

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