Vamsi(2000)
Vamsi (also known as Vamsee) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by B. Gopal and produced by Padmalaya Studios. The film stars Krishna, Mahesh Babu, and Namrata Shirodkar in lead roles. The story follows Vamsi, a fashion designer who falls in love with Shilpa, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, during a trip to Australia. Their romance faces opposition from her father, and a kidnapping by a vengeful man named Arjun complicates their lives. The film is notable for being the real-life meeting point of Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, who later married. It received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success. The music was composed by Mani Sharma.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 4 October 2000
- Director
- B. Gopal
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Vamsi, a talented fashion designer, travels to Australia for an international contest. He meets and falls in love with Shilpa, a rich industrialist's daughter. Her father opposes their relationship. When Shilpa is kidnapped by a vengeful man named Arjun, her father blames Vamsi. Vamsi must rescue her and prove his love.
“Love, revenge, and a fashion contest.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vamsi
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), and Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together).
Trivia
- The film was initially planned with actor Nagarjuna in the lead role, but he was later replaced by Pawan Kalyan.
- This was the first time actress Sonali Bendre acted in a Telugu film, playing the role of Shilpa.
- The movie's climax was shot in the scenic locations of Switzerland, which was a rare choice for Telugu films at that time.
- Director B. Gopal and actor Pawan Kalyan collaborated again later for the blockbuster film 'Badri' in 2000.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Mani Sharma, included a hit song 'Chandamama Raave' that became popular on radio.
- Despite being an action-romance, the film faced mixed reviews and had an average performance at the box office.
- The character Arjun, played by actor Prakash Raj, was noted for its stylish villain portrayal typical of early 2000s cinema.