Sneham Kosam(1999)
Sneham Kosam is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role as father Simhadri and son Chinnayya, alongside Meena, Vijayakumar, and Prakash Raj. The story follows a loyal servant who takes the blame for a murder he did not commit to protect his employer's family. His son grows up hating him, unaware of the sacrifice. The film explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and family secrets. It is a remake of Ravikumar's own Tamil film Natpukkaga (1998). Chiranjeevi won the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor for his performance. The film was a major commercial success, running for 100 days in 52 centres. It was released on 1 January 1999.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Chinnayya is a loyal labourer who loves his master's daughter Prabhavathy. But when she falsely accuses him of rape, he is thrown out of the house. His father Simhadri returns from jail, carrying a secret about a murder that destroyed their family. As old truths come to light, Chinnayya must choose between hate and understanding.
“For friendship, he gave everything.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sneham Kosam
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & M. S. Narayana (27 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & M. S. Narayana (23 films together), Vijayakumar & Sujatha (20 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Babu Mohan (9 films together), and Meena & S. A. Rajkumar (9 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Telugu film directed by popular Tamil director K. S. Ravikumar, known for his blockbusters in Tamil.
- The film's music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who was a frequent collaborator with actor Rajasekhar during that period.
- Actress Soundarya, who played Prabhavati, was also a successful producer and tragically died in a plane crash in 2004.
- The movie was released during a period when family dramas with NRI (Non-Resident Indian) backdrops were a common trend in Telugu cinema.
- Actor Rajasekhar, the male lead, was known for his action roles, making this dramatic family-oriented story a slight shift in genre for him at the time.
- The plot involves a complex family conflict spanning generations, a theme often explored in South Indian cinema of the late 1990s.
- The film's title 'Sneham Kosam' translates to 'For the Sake of Affection', directly reflecting its central theme of familial love and reconciliation.