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Bharat Bandh(1991)
Telugu mins
Bharat Bandh (1991) is a Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Starring Rahman.
Director:Kodi Ramakrishna
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu 0
Storyline
Kondaiah is a small businessman who becomes chief minister even though he's not qualified. A dedicated police officer named Shekhar then works to expose and remove him from power.
“An unfit leader. One cop determined to stop him.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a political satire but was later reworked into a more commercial action drama.
- This was one of the few films where actor Rajasekhar played a dedicated police officer role in the 1990s.
- Director Kodi Ramakrishna is better known for fantasy and horror films, making this political drama an unusual entry in his filmography.
- The movie's title 'Bharat Bandh' refers to a nationwide strike, a theme central to the film's political plot.
- Actress Vijayashanti, who played a key role, was at the peak of her popularity as a leading lady during this period.
- The film's release coincided with a period of real political instability in India, which may have influenced its reception.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not perform as well as expected at the box office compared to other political dramas of the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Bharat Bandh
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