Money Money(1995)
Money Money is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and co-directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars Jayasudha, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and J.D. Chakravarthi in lead roles. It is a sequel to the 1993 super hit film Money. The story follows the greedy villain Allaudin as he plots to steal a wealthy woman's property by trapping an innocent man. The film features a large ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Brahmanandam, and Urmila Matondkar. It was produced by Ram Gopal Varma under the Varma Corporation banner. The film blends comedy, action, and drama with a fast-paced narrative. It received positive reviews for its entertainment value and strong performances. The runtime is 152 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Shiva Nageswara Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A greedy villain named Allaudin wants to take control of a rich woman's property. He hires a beautiful woman to trap a simple, honest man named Chakri. Allaudin plans to use Chakri to marry the wealthy woman and steal her land. But Chakri discovers the truth and fights back.
“Greed never pays.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Money Money
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Jayasudha & Brahmanandam (14 films together), and Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Money Money' was inspired by a popular catchphrase from an earlier Telugu comedy.
- Director Siva Nageshwara Rao reused a few comedy scenes from his previous hit film 'Ammoru' in this movie.
- This was one of the early films where actor Ali played a significant comic role before becoming a staple in Telugu cinema.
- The movie featured a cameo by veteran comedian Brahmanandam in a brief but memorable courtroom scene.
- Part of the film was shot in picturesque locations in Mysore, which was uncommon for Telugu comedies at the time.
- The soundtrack by Koti included a song that became popular at college cultural events in the mid-1990s.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following for its portrayal of middle-class aspirations.