Vamsoddharakudu
Vamsoddharakudu (transl. Heir) is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. S. Reddy under the Gayatri Films banner and directed by Sarath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Sakshi Shivanand, Krishnam Raju with music composed by Koti.[1][2] The film was not successful at the box office.[3]
| Vamsoddharakudu | |
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| Directed by | Sarath |
| Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Sarath |
| Produced by | M. S. Reddy T. Subbarami Reddy (presents) |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Krishnam Raju Sakshi Shivanand Ramya Krishna |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | K. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Music by | Koti |
Production company | Gayatri Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins with a gallant Suryam firing up on the office of a great industrialist Rajagaru. Whereat, an intense conflict arouses when Suryam shoots Rajagaru and he is admitted to the hospital. Following, Anand & Ashok the vagabond sons of Rajagaru bribes a wicked cop to finish off apprehending Suryam. As per their steering, he stirs him to the remote area for an encounter. Nevertheless, Surya batters them, absconds into the forest, and spins rearward. Sudarshan Rao a malice brother-in-law of Rajagaru. He predominates over the property of Rajagaru and makes his sons puppets. Suryam acquires a fine job in his college and lives with his widowed mother Varalakshmi. He always contretemps with the vainglory daughter of Sudarshan Rao, Surekha and they crush.
Alongside, a charming girl Satya joins as Suryam's junior and attempts numerous to lure him but in vain. Once they all visit on a college tour when Satya implicates Suryam in an attempt to rape the case. Subsequently, the college committee decides that Suryam should knit Satya. Anyhow, Suryam imparts the truth via Satya that it's a connive of Sudarshan Rao to create a rift between the turtle doves. Plus, she has done it to rescue her ailing father, Sambasiva Rao. Forthwith, enraged Sudarshan Rao reaches Suryam's residence, and gets startled get startled witnessing Varalakshmi. This minute, Sudarshan Rao accepts the nuptial of the two provided he expects an answer from Suryam that his father is alive and why his mother living like a widow. Being cognizant of it, Suryam stuns, rushes to his mother, and learns Rajagaru is his father.
In the interim, terminally ill Sambasiva Rao spots Varalakshmi in the hospital and lands there with great difficulty. Since he is one of the accomplices and divulges the past. 25 years ago, Varalakshmi day works at Rajagaru’s residence. Currently, his wedding arrangement is in progress with Sudarshan Rao’s sister. One night, Pandu the cousin of Varalakshmi conspires a theft when he accidentally dies at the hands of Rajagaru. To secure him Varalakshmi incriminates herself. Rajagaru acquits and espouses her. Being unbeknownst that Pandu is her relative. Exploiting it, begrudged Sudarshan Rao cabals on the eve of Varalakshmi’s pregnant ceremony Seemantham mingling Sambasiva Rao by blemishing her chastity. Hence, Rajagaru decrees she should live as a widow by removing her wedding chain Mangalsutra, bangles, and sectarian mark Bottu.
Presently, unfolding his sin Sambasiva Rao passes away, leaving his daughter’s responsibility to Suryam. Before the delay, Suryam approaches and views his father. At the same time, Anand makes a raid on Rajagaru to grab the money for whitewashing his mistake in the trade. However, Suryam safeguards him and attains a position in his company. Step by step, he wins his laurels and procures a post for Satya as an indebtedness to her father when she truly loves him. Sudarshan Rao forcibly transits Surekha to Rajagaru’s residence where two flies persist in their love. Ongoing, she watches Satya with Suryam, in fits of anger and they compete. Meanwhile, Rajagaru is aware of Anand's scam which out-turns his reputation. After a while, Ashok tries to molest Satya and Suryam rescues her when Rajagaru wipes and kicks him out.
Grief-stricken Rajagaru shares with Suryam that he did not possess a virtuous heir. Moreover, he embraces him and states that it's a boon to get a son like him which makes Suryam cloud nine. Next, Sudarshan Rao senses Suryam’s presence at his father. Hence, he immediately makes arranges Sirisha’s engagement with Anand and also warns Varalakshmi who hinders Suryam. Meanwhile, Satya backs out discerning Suryam's love interest in Surekha, when she pauses the function, brings the fact to light, and proves the eminence of Varalakshmi. Rajagaru feels remorseful and advances to Varalakshmi but hesitates due to his sons. Here, furious Suryam assaulted the office. Indeed, anguished Rajagaru attempted suicide, and Suryam made effort to arrest him but its too late. As of today, Sudarshan Rao wiles by issuing shoot-at-sight orders for Suryam. Knowledging it, Rajagaru wakes up and moves to the forest with Satya & Surekha. After a fierce fight, Suryam ceases the baddies, and reforms his brothers but tragically Satya dies while shielding him. At last, Rajagaru bestows sectarian marks, bangles, and wedding chains to Varalakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Suryam & Surekha.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Suryam
- Krishnam Raju as Rajagaru
- Ramya Krishna as Satya
- Sakshi Shivanand as Surekha
- Charan Raj as Sudarshan Rao
- Srihari as Shrikant
- Brahmaji as Anand
- Ravi Babu as Ashok
- Brahmanandam as Hanumantu / Anjibabu (dual role)
- Babu Mohan as Dalapati
- Giri Babu as SI Sambasiva Rao
- M. S. Narayana as a lecturer
- Chalapathi Rao as Pandu's father
- Surya as Pandu
- Ramaraju as Police Inspector
- Raadhika as Varalakshmi
- Rama Prabha as Surekha's grandmother
- Jayalalita as Ramulamma
- Varsha as Suryam's sister
- Priya as Sudarshan Rao's sister
- Srilakshmi as Mangamma
- Kalpana Rai as warden
- Y. Vijaya as Gangamma
Music
| Vamsoddharakudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 26:51 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | Koti | |||
| Koti chronology | ||||
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Music was composed by Koti. Music released on Supreme Music Company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kondapalli Bomma" | Ghantadi Krishna | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Andala Prayam" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Gudi Gantalu" | Mallemala | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 5:22 |
| 4. | "Budi Budi Chinukula" | Bhuvanachandra | Ramu, Chitra | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Dole Dole" | Bhuvanachandra | Udit Narayan, Sujatha | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Nee Choopu Bhale" | Suddala Ashok Teja | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 26:51 | |||
References
- "Vamsoddarakudu Review". Idlebrain.com.
- "Vamsoddharakudu Review". fullhyderabad.com.
- Sasi (11 June 2014). "Balakrishna's Hits and Flops". Cinejosh. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
