Money(1993)
Money is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao in his directorial debut. The ensemble cast includes J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, and Brahmanandam. The story follows two unemployed friends who kidnap a wealthy neighbour for ransom, only to discover her husband wants her dead. The film blends slapstick humour with a suspenseful plot, featuring Brahmanandam's iconic character Khan Dada. It won three Nandi Awards including Second Best Feature Film and Best Male Comedian. Produced by Ram Gopal Varma on a ₹55 lakh budget, the film earned over ₹3 crore in distributor share. It was released on 11 June 1993 after facing production delays and distribution challenges.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Shiva Nageswara Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Two unemployed friends, one honest and one dishonest, kidnap their wealthy neighbour for ransom. But their simple plan turns into a nightmare when the woman's husband offers them more money to kill her. Now they must save her life while escaping the police and a furious husband.
“Money is a god. Beware of its power.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Money
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Jayasudha & Brahmanandam (14 films together), Brahmanandam & Hema (12 films together), J. D. Chakravarthy & Brahmanandam (11 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Jayasudha (8 films together), and J. D. Chakravarthy & Ram Gopal Varma (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Money' was inspired by the growing economic liberalisation in India during the early 1990s.
- Director Siva Nageshwara Rao initially considered a different actor for the male lead before finalising J. D. Chakravarthy.
- The comedy scenes involving Brahmanandam were largely improvised on set, not strictly from the script.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to blend a crime plot with situational comedy, a trend that later became popular.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Koti, included a hit song filmed at a then-uncommon resort location.
- Actress Roja's character was noted for being more proactive than typical heroine roles of that period.
- The film had a moderate theatrical run but gained a stronger following through television broadcasts in later years.