Varasudu(1993)
Varasudu is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Nagarjuna, Nagma, and Krishna in lead roles. It is a remake of the Hindi film Phool Aur Kaante (1991). The story follows Vinay, a college student who hates his estranged father Dharma Teja, believing him to be a criminal. Vinay falls in love with Keerthi while battling a wealthy bully named Vamsi. The central conflict reveals that Dharma Teja sacrificed his family to save Vinay's life. The film was a major commercial success, completing a 200-day theatrical run. Its music, composed by M. M. Keeravani, remains popular. Varasudu is notable for pairing real-life father and son Krishna and Nagarjuna on screen.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Vinay is a college student who hates his father Dharma Teja. He believes his father is a smuggler who killed his mother. Vinay falls in love with Keerthi while fighting a rich bully named Vamsi. When Vinay's son is kidnapped, he must confront his father and learn the painful truth about his past.
“A son's hatred, a father's sacrifice.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Varasudu
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Brahmanandam & Meka Srikanth (28 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Srikanth & Brahmanandam (19 films together), and Brahmanandam & E. V. V. Satyanarayana (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Varasudu' but was later re-released in some areas as 'Dharma Teja' to highlight the character played by Rajasekhar.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana included his signature comedy track, with actors like Brahmanandam providing relief from the intense family drama.
- This was one of the early films where actress Roja played a significant role in Telugu cinema after gaining popularity in Tamil films.
- The movie's plot revolves around the conflict between two powerful families, a common theme in early 1990s Telugu action dramas.
- The soundtrack, composed by Raj–Koti, featured a hit song 'Chilaka Gorinka' that became popular at the time.
- Actor Rajasekhar's portrayal of Dharma Teja was noted for its intense and righteous character, adding to his action hero image.
- The film's climax involves a dramatic confrontation that was typical of the director's style of blending emotion with action.