Vachina Vaadu Suryudu (transl. The one who came is Suryam) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Mandava Gopala Krishna and starring Lakshmana Swamy, Vijayachander, Rahul, Lahari, Prasad Babu, Suthi Velu and Vizag Prasad while Krishna and Suresh make guest appearances. The film was released to mixed reviews.

Vachina Vaadu Suryudu
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Directed byMandava Gopala Krishna
Written bySata Vahana (dialogues)
Screenplay byMandava Gopala Krishna
Story bySata Vahana
Produced byMulpuri Lakshamana Swamy
Starring
CinematographyM. V. Raghu
Edited byUma Sankara Babu
Music byRadha Gopi
Production
company
Jalaja Art Productions
Release date
  • 9 August 2002 (2002-08-09)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

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Production

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The film's theme showcases human values,[2] and was shot in six villages in Medak district.[3] Some scenes featuring Rahul and Lahari were shot at a temple in Lakshmapur.[3]

Release and reception

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The film was released on 9 August 2002 coinciding with Quit India Movement.[3] Gudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu wrote that "Lakshmana Swamy, the man behind this show, appears to have the leanings of a committed filmmaker".[1] A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "The movie has so-so social communiqué, but otherwise collapses under its own stupefying lack of common sense".[4] The film was one of several films from 2002 that were eligible for Nandi Awards in 2003.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Combining art with a cause". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.
  2. ^ "Straight answers". The Times of India. 8 August 2002. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Movie Preview - Vachina Vaadu Suryudu". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. ^ Nadella, Kiran. "Vacchina Vaadu Suryudu Review". fullhyd.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Nominations for Nandi Awards 2002". Idlebrain.com. 14 August 2003. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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