Gandeevam(1994)
Gandeevam is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Roja in lead roles. The story follows Chakravarthy, a wealthy recluse haunted by his wife's disappearance, and Raja, a young man manipulated into seeking revenge against him. The plot twists through betrayal, hidden identities, and a final revelation that reunites a broken family. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal appears in a cameo in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane." The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film blends comedy, action, and emotional drama. It was produced by Satyam Babu and Sampath Kumar.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A lonely rich man named Chakravarthy is visited by a young couple claiming to be his children. They are actually working for a gangster who wants revenge. But as secrets from the past come to light, the truth about family and betrayal changes everything.
“The bow of Arjuna strikes with truth”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gandeevam
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Mukesh Rishi (26 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Brahmanandam & M. M. Keeravani (16 films together), Roja Selvamani & Brahmanandam (15 films together), Nagesh & Srividya (12 films together), and Roja Selvamani & Nandamuri Balakrishna (7 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Priyadarshan, who is famous for his Hindi and Malayalam comedies.
- The film's music was composed by M.M. Keeravani, who later won an Oscar for the song 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR'.
- It was a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film 'Mithunam', which was also directed by Priyadarshan.
- Actor Brahmanandam played a significant role, appearing in a non-comedic, emotional part which was rare for him at the time.
- The film's title 'Gandeevam' refers to Arjuna's divine bow from the Mahabharata, symbolizing the protagonist's strength.
- Despite being a romance film, it performed poorly at the box office compared to the star's typical action movies.