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1987 Indian film
Chakravarthy
Theatrical poster
Directed byRavi Raja Pinisetty
Written byGanesh Patro
Screenplay byRavi Raja Pinisetty
Produced byK. Venkateswara Rao
StarringChiranjeevi
Mohan Babu
Bhanupriya
Ramya Krishna
CinematographyLok Singh
Edited byVellaiswamy
Music byChakravarthy
Release date
  • 4 June 1987 (1987-06-04)
Running time136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Chakravarthy is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under Vasantha Arts Productions. Starring Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Bhanupriya and Ramya Krishna, the film is a remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli (1972). The film was released on 4 June 1987, with music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

The plot follows Anji (Chiranjeevi), who shares a deep bond with his sister Lakshmi (Ramya Krishna), and respects his guru, Swamiji (J. V. Somayajulu), whose word is considered law. Anji's childhood friend Mohan (Mohan Babu) is a police inspector. Swamiji wishes to marry Lakshmi to Mohan, but she is in love with Prem Babu. When Anji approaches Prem Babu to arrange the marriage, he mocks Anji, leading to a confrontation. Prem Babu later dies, and Anji is wrongfully accused of the murder by Mohan. Anji is arrested and imprisoned but is later released on Swamiji's request due to his deteriorating health. Swamiji urges Mohan to reform Anji, but Anji escapes and is presumed dead. He later returns as a wealthy man, now known as Chakravarthy, determined to improve the village as Swamiji wished.

As the story unfolds, Chakravarthy and Mohan cross paths again, with Mohan suspecting Chakravarthy's true identity. Eventually, they join forces to expose the real antagonist, the village president, who was responsible for the troubles in Anji's life. In the end, the two friends reconcile, with Chakravarthy marrying Rani, and Mohan marrying Lakshmi.

Cast

Production

Chakravarthy was produced by Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao, Chiranjeevi’s co-brother, under the banner of Vasantha Arts Productions. It is a remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli (1972), which starred Sivaji Ganesan. The film's screenplay, written by the director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, is based on a story by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, with modifications by Ganesh Patro. While the original focused on the relationship between a father and daughter, the Telugu adaptation shifted the narrative to centre around the bond between a brother and his sister.

The film features an ensemble cast that includes J. V. Somayajulu, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Suthi Velu, Ranganath, Sakshi Ranga Rao, Sudhakar, and Brahmanandam.

Music

Music composed by K. Chakravarthy was released through Lahari Music. Lyrics were written by Veturi and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oopiri Nindaa Saahasame"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:21
2."Vannelaraani Kinnerasaani"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:26
3."Sanditlo Chikkindammaa Jaabili"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:12
4."Mokkajonna Thotakaada"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:18
5."Yeru Jola Paadenayya Saamii"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:36
6."Mabbulu Vidivadipoye"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:27
7."Yeru Daatipovaddayyaa Saamii"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:01
Total length:27:21

References

  1. ^ Chowdary, Premchand (4 June 2022). "Chiranjeevi : 35 ఏళ్ళ చిరంజీవి 'చక్రవర్తి'!". NTV (in Telugu). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Chakravarthy". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.

External links

Filmography of Ravi Raja Pinisetty


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