
Satyam(2003)
Telugu144 mins
Satyam (2003) is a 144-minute Telugu film directed by Surya Kiran. Starring Sumanth, Genelia D'Souza and Brahmanandam. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Satyam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.
Director:Surya Kiran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2003
- Director
- Surya Kiran
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Satyam is a kind young man, but he clashes with his father and the woman he loves, Ankita. He moves out and secretly writes songs for a famous lyricist, hoping to prove himself before confessing his feelings to her. However, another suitor steps in and proposes to Ankita first.
“To win her heart, he must first find his own voice.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
144Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date19 December 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSatyam · Sathyam
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Satyam' means 'truth' in Sanskrit, reflecting the protagonist's honest nature.
- Director Surya Kiran was primarily known as a cinematographer before making this film.
- The movie features music by composer Chakri, who was popular for his work in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
- It was shot in Hyderabad and Chennai, common filming locations for Telugu movies at the time.
- The film's plot involves ghostwriting for a lyricist, a less common profession shown in Telugu cinema.
- Actor Raja was cast in the lead role after appearing in several supporting parts earlier in his career.
- The movie did not perform strongly at the box office, limiting its wider recognition.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Satyam
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