Chennakesava Reddy

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Chennakesava Reddy
Chennakesava Reddy poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. V. Vinayak
Screenplay byV. V. Vinayak
Dialogues by
Story byV. V. Vinayak
Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh
Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna
Tabu
Shriya Saran
Cinematography Ajayan Vincent
Edited byGautham Raju
Music by Mani Sharma
Production
company
Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
Release date
  • 25 September 2002 (2002-09-25)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Chennakesava Reddy is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under the Sri Sai Ganesh Productions banner and directed by V. V. Vinayak. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Tabu, Shriya Saran and music composed by Mani Sharma. [1] The film was a super hit at the box office and was dubbed into Tamil as Aadikesavan in 2009. [2]

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Plot

The film begins in Rayalaseema where the followers of a powerful factionist Chennakesava Reddy genuflect before his idol and eagerly await his arrival after 22 years. As of today, the terrain is under the demonic influence of Dhanunjaya Reddy with the backing of his 3 siblings Minister Jai Reddy, Justice Ravi Reddy, & Krishna Reddy. Chennakesava Reddy's younger sister Janaki is betrothed to Krishna Reddy and is subjected to torment. Now at Mumbai, DCP Bharat that resembles Chennakesava Reddy is a stout-hearted cop and a diehard to the criminals. He squabbles with a medico Preethi the daughter of Commissioner Prasad and the contretemps goes on until a crush.

In the interim, a sincere SP Ramaraju is deputed in Rayalaseema and hinders the outrages of Dhanunjaya Reddy. Once, he views the idol of Chennakesava Reddy and knowledge of his eminence. Eventually, falls victim to the political clout and is transferred to Tihar Jail. Suddenly, he detects Chennakesava Reddy as a captive under remand for 22 years. Anyhow, SP succeeds in acquitting him with the legal proceedings. Forthwith, Chennakesava Reddy assassinates Minister Jai Reddy, back to his hometown and the public pompously welcomes him.

Immediately, he thunderbolts on foes and regains his ownership. Plus, embraces his sister Janaki and states it's inevitable to eliminate her husband which she approves. Then, it transpires Bharat is the son of Chennakesava Reddy who walks to his father with his mother Devi. Shortly, Preeti lands therein and the elders fix their alliance. Simultaneously, the evildoers discern Bharat is a mettlesome that can confront his father and shield them. So, they empower him to this region. Next, Chennakesava Reddy starts his murder spree and wipes out Justice Ravi Reddy. Consequently, Krishna Reddy plots and backstabs him when Janaki butchers her husband. Just as, Bharat reaches to whom Janaki divulges the fact and spins rearward.

Chennakesava Reddy is generous and the most revered arbiter of the terrain. He holds a fierce rivalry with malicious Venkat Reddy, the father of these black guards. At one time, he witnesses another one Giri Reddy of Venkat Reddy killing an innocent. Hence, Chennakesava Reddy reprisals by snuffing him as a penalty. Here, infuriated Venkat Reddy cabals by knitting Krishna Reddy with Janaki. On that eve Venkat Reddy & sons hack the entire family to death. On the verge to terminate Chennakesava Reddy falls short and slays Venkat Reddy. Moreover, pays off in crossing his wife & son the border. Thereupon, the knaves wangle false allegations and seized him. Listening to it, Bharat understands his father's virtue but is constrained to his duty. For the time being, Chennakesava Reddy is in hiding when Bharat artifices Devi's death and he let out. Thereat, Devi stabs herself as her husband's notion must never be wrong. Following, Bharat surrounds him from 4 sides when he gallantly absconds with a chase. Tragically, Devi leaves her breath in his lap. During her funeral, Chennakesava Reddy is trickily apprehended and jailed. Meanwhile, Dhanunjaya Reddy takes political entry when Chennakesava Reddy breaks the bars, onslaughts in a public meeting, and slaughters him with aid of Bharat. At last, Chennakesava Reddy proceeds to sentence and orders Bharat to be seated in his position. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with Bharat continuing his father's legacy.

Cast

Soundtrack

Chennakesava Reddy
Film score by
Mani Sharma
Released2002
Genre Soundtrack
Length30:23
Label Supreme Music
Producer Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma chronology
Indra
(2002)		Chennakesava Reddy
(2002)		 Bobby
(2002)

Music was composed by Mani Sharma. Music was released on Supreme Music Company. [3]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Don't Care" Chandrabose Shankar Mahadevan 4:39
2."Hai Hai" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunitha 5:29
3."Bakara Bakara"Chandrabose Udit Narayan, Chitra 5:19
4."Nee Koppulona"SrinivasS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kousalya 5:04
5."Em Pilla Kusalama" Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha 5:12
6."Telupu Telupu"ChandraboseS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:39
Total length:30:23

Reception

The Hindu critic Gudipoodi Srihari in his review appreciated Balakrishna's portrayal of dual roles of father and son, in addition to Sharma's music score. However, he added that: "The father-son clash looks routine and dilutes the spirit of the movie." [4] Sify rated 3/5 and criticised the film stating, "It is the same old Rayalaseema faction fight recreated with more sprinkling of blood and gore." [5]

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