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.[1][2]

Gandeevam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPriyadarshan
Written bySatyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay byPriyadarshan
Story byV. M. C. Haneefa
Produced bySatyam Babu
Sampath Kumar
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Roja
CinematographyS. Kumar
Edited byN. Gopalakrishnan
Music byM. M. Keeravani
Production
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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines
Release date
  • 18 August 1994 (1994-08-18)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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.[3][4]

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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

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Soundtrack

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Gandeevam
Soundtrack album by
Released1994
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:02
LabelAkash Audio
ProducerM. M. Keeravani
M. M. Keeravani chronology
S. P. Parasuram
(1994)
Gandeevam
(1994)
Muddula Priyudu
(1994)

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.[3][4] 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[5]

Track list[5]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Goruvanka Vaalaga"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar5:04
2."Hai Thisaade Debba"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:42
3."Chi Chi Paapa Chi"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:42
4."Mama Zabba Mama"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra5:59
5."Siri Siri Poola"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani3:57
6."Thadi Gudi Mudi"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:40
Total length:28:54

References

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  1. ^ "Manamantha teaser: SS Rajamouli is all praise for Mohanlal's upcoming Telugu flick". India Today. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ Movies, iQlik. "Mohanlal pays tribute to ANR". iQlikmovies. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Mohanlal to re-enter Telugu films with Nuvve Na Pranamani". News 18. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b James, Anu (3 December 2015). "Mohanlal not in SS Rajamouli's Garuda; Chandrasekhar Yeleti film titled Manamantha". International Business Times. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Ghandeevam". JioSaavn. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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