Seetayya(2003)
Seetayya is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Y. V. S. Chowdary and written by Posani Krishna Murali. The film stars Nandamuri Harikrishna as the titular character, with Soundarya and Simran in supporting roles. The story follows a sincere police officer who confronts two warring faction families in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The film features a soundtrack composed by M. M. Keeravani, which became widely popular. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won the Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song 'Idhigo Rayalaseemagadda'. The film was released on 22 August 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 22 August 2003
- Director
- YVS Chowdhary
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A police officer with a painful past arrives in a violent region of Rayalaseema. Two rival families control everything through fear and money. He must stop their endless cycle of revenge and bring peace to the people.
“One man. One mission. End the violence.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Seetayya
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Jayaprakash Reddy (13 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Mukesh Rishi (7 films together), Mukesh Rishi & Jayaprakash Reddy (6 films together), Ravi Prakash & Posani Krishna Murali (5 films together), Jayaprakash Reddy & Ahuti Prasad (5 films together), and Ravi Prakash & Jayaprakash Reddy (3 films together).
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.