Tajmahal(1995)
Taj Mahal is a 1995 Telugu-language romance film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Monica Bedi, and Sanghavi in lead roles. The story follows Amar, a wealthy young man who falls in love with Mumtaz, a poor girl selling Taj Mahal souvenirs in Agra. Their relationship faces strong opposition from both families due to class differences and a hidden secret from Mumtaz's past. The music was composed by M. M. Srilekha, with lyrics by C. Narayana Reddy, Chandrabose, Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, and Bhuvana Chandra. This film marked Srikanth's first successful outing as a lead actor and the debut of lyricist Chandrabose. Srihari won the Nandi Award for Best Villain for his performance as Emraan Bhai.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Muppulaneni Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
Amar, a rich young man, falls in love with Mumtaz, a poor girl who sells Taj Mahal models. Their families oppose the relationship because of class differences. A dark secret from Mumtaz's past threatens to tear them apart forever.
“Love that built a monument”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tajmahal
Cast reunions in this film: Meka Srikanth & Muppulaneni Siva (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 30 days on a tight budget, a fast schedule for a major production at the time.
- It was the first film produced by D. Ramanaidu under his new banner, Suresh Productions, after shifting from Ramanaidu Studios.
- Actress Monica Bedi was a last-minute replacement for another actress who dropped out just before filming began.
- The movie's hit song 'Chukkallo Chandrudu' was originally composed for a different, unreleased film by M. M. Srilekha.
- Despite being a romance, the film included a lengthy comedy track featuring Brahmanandam, which was a major draw for audiences.
- The success of this film established lead actor Srikanth as a bankable star, leading to the nickname 'First Hit King'.
- Director Muppalaneni Shiva primarily worked in low-budget films, making 'Taj Mahal' his most commercially successful project.