Muta Mesthri(1993)
Muta Mesthri is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Meena, Roja, and Sharat Saxena in prominent roles. The story follows Bose, a labour leader who fights for poor workers in a market controlled by a ruthless don. After his sister is falsely implicated in a prostitution case and commits suicide, Bose resigns from his political position and seeks personal revenge. The film is known for its intense action sequences and Chiranjeevi's award-winning performance. It was a commercial success at the box office and was later dubbed into Tamil as Manbhumigu Maistri. The music was composed by Raj–Koti with lyrics by Veturi and Bhuvana Chandra. The film was released on 17 January 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 16 January 1993
- Director
- A. Kodandarami Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A fearless labour leader named Bose protects poor workers from a brutal don named Aatma. When the Chief Minister asks Bose to join politics, he becomes a powerful commando leader. But Aatma strikes back by framing Bose's sister for prostitution. She commits suicide. Bose quits everything and hunts down Aatma for revenge.
“One man. One mission. Total justice.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Muta Mesthri
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Roja Selvamani & Brahmanandam (15 films together), Brahmanandam & Chiranjeevi (13 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Roja Selvamani (9 films together), Meena & Brahmanandam (9 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Saluri Koteswara Rao (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Muta Mestri' refers to a slang term for a powerful, influential local leader or contractor.
- This was one of the early films where actor Rajendra Prasad played a full-fledged action-oriented lead role.
- Director A. Kodandarami Reddy and Rajendra Prasad had previously collaborated on several successful comedy-dramas, making this action shift notable.
- The story is loosely inspired by real-life political figures who rose from grassroots movements.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set depicting a political rally.
- Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was a popular pairing with Rajendra Prasad in the early 1990s.
- The soundtrack by composer Raj-Koti included a folk-style song that became popular in rural areas.