Bharat Bandh(1991)
Bharat Bandh is a 1991 Telugu political thriller directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by A. Subhash. The film stars Vinod Kumar, Archana, Rahman, and Ashok Kumar K. in lead roles. The story follows Raju, a common man whose father is murdered by a corrupt politician. Raju organizes a rebellion against the politician, leading to a city-wide conflict. The film is known for its raw portrayal of political corruption and its focus on a common man's fight for justice. It received positive reviews for its tight plot and strong performances. The movie was released in India on January 1, 1991, and has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
After a corrupt politician murders his honest father, a young man named Raju decides to fight back. He leads a protest that turns into a city-wide rebellion. The politician declares a 'Bharat Bandh' to crush the movement. Raju must risk everything to save his family and bring the killer to justice.
“One man's fight against a corrupt system”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bharat Bandh
Cast reunions in this film: Kodi Ramakrishna & Rami Reddy (4 films together).
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.