Who directed Mahachandi?

Mahachandi was directed by Bharathi Kannan and released in 2002. Bharathi Kannan is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Who stars in Mahachandi?

Mahachandi stars Vijayashanti alongside Laya, Karan. The film marks a collaboration between Vijayashanti and director Bharathi Kannan within Telugu cinema.

Mahachandi(2002)

Telugu•135 mins•Updated 7 May 2026

Mahachandi is a 2002 Telugu drama film directed by Bharati Kannan. The film stars Soundarya in the lead role as a protective mother. The story follows a poor single mother who fights a wealthy landlord to save her daughter from being kidnapped. Set in a rural village, the film explores themes of maternal love, social injustice, and personal courage. The movie features intense action sequences and emotional drama. It is known for Soundarya's powerful performance and the film's strong feminist message. Mahachandi was released in 2002 and is available for streaming on Sun NXT.

Director:Bharathi Kannan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 19 April 2002
Director: Bharathi Kannan
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2h 15m

Storyline

A poor single mother named Chandi lives peacefully with her daughter in a village. A cruel landlord wants to take her daughter by force. Chandi must find the strength to fight him and protect her child at any cost.

“A mother's fury knows no limits”