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Samudram(1999)

5.6/10
Telugu167 mins

Samudram (1999) is a 167-minute Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi. Starring Srihari, Prathyusha and Tanikella Bharani. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Samudram stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1999.

Director:Krishna Vamsi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Krishna Vamsi
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Sagar lives a simple life with his mother and sister. He angers a local gangster by interfering with his illegal collections, leading to an attack on his sister. After falling in love, his life is upended when his girlfriend returns from abroad and everything has changed.

A love torn apart by a city's dark underworld.

Film Details

5.6Rating
167Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleSamudram
Also Known AsEk Elan - E - Jung

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Samudram' means 'ocean' in Telugu, symbolizing the vast and turbulent life of the protagonist in Mumbai.
  • Director Krishna Vamsi is known for his gritty urban dramas, and this film marked his second collaboration with actor Jagapati Babu after 'Gulabi'.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Murali Mohan in a supporting role, adding to the film's ensemble cast.
  • Parts of the film were shot on location in Versova, Mumbai, to authentically capture the middle-class neighborhood setting.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Koti, with lyrics by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, but it didn't achieve the same popularity as some of their other works.
  • The film's release coincided with a period when Telugu cinema was exploring more realistic, crime-based narratives in urban settings.
  • Despite its intense storyline, the film underperformed at the box office compared to Krishna Vamsi's earlier hits like 'Ninne Pelladatha'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Samudram

Frequently Asked Questions