Daddy(2001)
Daddy is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Simran, and Ashima Bhalla in lead roles. It follows Raj Kumar, a wealthy dance school owner who loses his daughter due to a tragic decision. His wife leaves him, and he spends years trying to reconnect with his second child. The film features a cameo appearance by Allu Arjun as a dance student. Music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar with lyrics by Chandrabose and Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Art Director. It completed 100 days in 15 centres at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A wealthy dance teacher named Raj Kumar must choose between saving his sick daughter and helping a former student. He makes the wrong choice, and his daughter dies. His wife leaves him, and he spends years trying to rebuild his life and win back his family.
“A father's love never dies”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Daddy
Cast reunions in this film: Suresh Krishna & Simran (3 films together), and Simran & Chiranjeevi (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Suresh Krissna, who is best known for his Tamil blockbusters like 'Baashha'.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Chandamama' becoming a popular lullaby.
- Actor Rajendra Prasad played a dual role, appearing as both the father and his look-alike in a key plot twist.
- The movie was partially shot in exotic foreign locations, including Switzerland, which was uncommon for Telugu family dramas at the time.
- Despite a strong cast, the film underperformed at the box office, ending its theatrical run quickly.
- A subplot involving the daughter's heart disease was noted for its emotional portrayal, drawing audience sympathy.
- The climax scene where the protagonist confronts his friends was filmed in a single long take, showcasing the director's technical skill.