Satyam(2003)
Satyam is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Surya Kiran and produced by Nagarjuna under Annapurna Studios. The film stars Sumanth as the titular character alongside Genelia D'Souza in her Telugu cinema debut. The story follows a gifted ghostwriter who hides his songwriting talent from his father and his love interest. The film features a soundtrack composed by Chakri, who won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for the song "O Maguva". Satyam was released on 19 December 2003 to positive reviews and emerged as a commercial success, becoming one of the biggest hits in Sumanth's career. The film was later remade in Bengali as Shakti in 2004.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2003
- Director
- Surya Kiran
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Satyam is a talented songwriter who works as a ghostwriter for a selfish lyricist. He falls in love with Ankita but hides his true identity from her and his disapproving father. To win their respect and her love, he must find the courage to claim his own work and reveal the truth.
“A love story written in silence.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Satyam
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Brahmanandam & Satyam Rajesh (12 films together), Brahmanandam & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (11 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Satyam Rajesh (8 films together).
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.