| Gandeevam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Priyadarshan |
| Story by | V. M. C. Haneefa |
| Produced by | Satyam Babu Sampath Kumar |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Roja |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
| Production company | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gandeevam (transl. Bow of Arjuna) is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani.
Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career.
Plot
The film begins with Chakravarthy, a multi-millionaire who lives alone and always repents for losing his pregnant wife, Parvati. Meanwhile, Michael, a gangster, is released from jail and aims to ravage Chakravarthy as he is responsible for his sentence. Here, Michael learns a secret: Chakravarthy has a son, Raja, and he wants to use him as a weapon. So, he ploys by falsifying Chakravarthy as a deceiver of his mother and instigates Raja to avenge his father. Right now, Raja, with the help of his fiancé Roja and friend Ram Babu, enters Chakravarthy's life, claiming themselves as his children and teasing him. After a few comic incidents, Chakravarthy develops an affection towards Raja and wants to accord him as his heir. At that moment, Raja double-crosses Chakravarthy and necks out by grabbing his wealth when Roja shelters him. Recognizing the afflict, Parvati chides Raja and starts narrating the past. Twenty years ago, Chakravarthy & Parvati used to work for Michael. Once Chakravarthy spots his illegal activities, he surrenders to the Police. So, to escape, Michael also indicts Parvati in the deed when Chakravarthy discards her. Later, he realizes the truth, arrests Micheal, and rushes for Parvati. By that time, it's too late. Listening to it, Raja moves to plead pardon from his father when a flabbergast, Roja, is slain, accusing Chakravarthy. At last, Raja breaks out the mystery that Roja is alive in his custody of Michael. So, he relieves her and proves his father's innocence. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Roja.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chakravarthy
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Raja
- Roja as Roja
- Brahmanandam as Bramam
- Nagesh as Idea Appa Rao
- Captain Raju as Michael
- Mukesh Rishi as Inspector Veeru Pentaiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Sarva Rayudu
- Chalapathi Rao as Hari Babu
- Giri Babu as Giri
- Ananth as Peon
- Jaya Bhaskar as Seshu
- Srividya as Parvathi
- Rupini as Rekha
- Swapna as Rani
- Y. Vijaya as Chakravarthy's sister
- Mohanlal as Boat Man in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane" (cameo appearance)
Soundtrack
| Gandeevam | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by M. M. Keeravani | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:02 | |||
| Label | Akash Audio | |||
| Producer | M. M. Keeravani | |||
| M. M. Keeravani chronology | ||||
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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career. Later in 2011, M. G. Sreekumar as music director used the same tune for the song "Gopabalanishtam" in Oru Marubhoomikkadha, which was also directed by Priyadarshan.
All music is composed by M. M. Keeravaani
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Goruvanka Vaalaga" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Hai Thisaade Debba" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
| 3. | "Chi Chi Paapa Chi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
| 4. | "Mama Zabba Mama" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:59 |
| 5. | "Siri Siri Poola" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Thadi Gudi Mudi" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 28:54 | |||
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