Samudram(1999)
Samudram is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action film co-written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Sakshi Shivanand, Srihari, Prakash Raj, and Ravi Teja. The story follows Sagar, a young man who is framed for the murder of an honest police officer and sentenced to life in prison. He escapes from custody to clear his name and protect his family from the real criminals, a pair of ruthless brothers who run a smuggling and political empire. The film is noted for its raw action sequences, strong emotional core, and the directorial style of Krishna Vamsi. It won three Nandi Awards, including Best Villain for Tanikella Bharani. Samudram was produced by J. Bhagavan and D. V. V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner and released in 1999.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Tata Play Binge, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Krishna Vamsi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A happy-go-lucky young man named Sagar witnesses a brutal murder committed by a powerful politician and his thug brother. The killers frame him for the crime, and he is sentenced to life in prison. To save his family from the same criminals, Sagar must escape from jail and fight to prove his innocence.
“Injustice can be fought with courage”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Samudram
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Prakash Raj (26 films together), Prakash Raj & Ravi Teja (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Jagapathi Babu (11 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Jagapathi Babu (10 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Srihari (10 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Ravi Teja (8 films together).
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'.