Lorry Driver(1990)
Lorry Driver is a 1990 Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti in lead roles. The story follows a lorry driver who fights a corrupt union boss and a dangerous goon. The film features a strong supporting cast including Rao Gopal Rao and Sharada. The music was composed by Chakravarthy and became popular. Lorry Driver was a commercial success, recorded as a super hit at the box office. It marked the first collaboration between director B. Gopal and actor Balakrishna.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- B. Gopal
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A brave lorry driver named Balamurali stands up against a powerful union boss who cheats and frames innocent drivers. With the help of a kind woman who owns his lorry, he fights corruption, murder, and a ruthless goon to free his fellow workers.
“One driver. One fight. One victory.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lorry Driver
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Brahmanandam & B. Gopal (15 films together), Brahmanandam & Hema (12 films together), Brahmanandam & Sharada (7 films together), Vijayashanti & Brahmanandam (4 films together), and Nandamuri Balakrishna & B. Gopal (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Lorry Driver Balamurali' to emphasize the protagonist's identity.
- Director B. Gopal and actor Rajasekhar collaborated for the first time in this film.
- It was one of the early Telugu films to highlight the struggles of lorry drivers and transport mafia.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a real warehouse location to maintain realism.
- Actress Vijayashanti's role as an IAS officer was considered a strong female character for its time.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Raj–Koti, included a folk song that became popular in rural areas.
- Despite being a drama, the movie included action sequences choreographed by stunt master Vijayan.