Major Chandrakanth(1993)
Major Chandrakanth (1993) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Brahmanandam, Srihari and Babu Mohan. With an audience rating of 8.3/10, Major Chandrakanth stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1993.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.3/10
Storyline
A retired military officer's world collides with family drama and simmering rivalries in this emotionally charged Telugu blockbuster that marked the legendary N.T. Rama Rao's powerful swan song on screen. Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao with M.M. Keeravani's stirring musical score elevating every frame, Major Chandrakanth pairs NTR with the dynamic Mohan Babu in a riveting clash of pride, duty, and redemption that had audiences packing theatres for a Silver Jubilee run. With memorable performances from Ramya Krishna, Nagma, and Brahmanandam adding heart and humor, this 1993 classic remains a must-watch celebration of Telugu cinema's golden era.
“A major's final mission, a nation's last hero.”
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Trivia
- This was the only film where N.T. Rama Rao and Mohan Babu shared the screen as co-leads.
- The film's music composer M.M. Keeravani reused some tunes from his earlier Kannada film 'Muthina Haara'.
- It was produced by Mohan Babu and presented by his then-young son, Manoj Kumar, credited as 'Baby Manoj Kumar'.
- The film marked a rare collaboration where the Paruchuri brothers wrote for a K. Raghavendra Rao directorial.
- Despite N.T. Rama Rao's busy political schedule, the film completed shooting and became a silver jubilee hit.
- Actress Nagma, who played a key role, was a prominent Hindi film actress making a foray into Telugu cinema.
- The film's art director, Bhaskara Raju, was a frequent collaborator with K. Raghavendra Rao in the 1990s.
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Frequent partnerships reunited in Major Chandrakanth