God Father (1995 film)
God Father is a 1995 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Prathyusha under the Prathyusha Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vinod Kumar, Vani Viswanath, Kasthuri in the lead roles,[3] and music composed by Raj-Koti which is the last composition in their combination.[4]
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Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
Produced by | Prathyusha |
Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
Story by | Erra Shetty Sai Echuri Venkatrao |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Vinod Kumar Vani Viswanath Kasthuri |
Music by | Raj-Koti |
Cinematography | Kodi Lakshman |
Edited by | Suresh Tata |
Production company | Prathyusha Productions[1] |
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Running time | 142 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins on Raja Shekaram (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a multi-millionaire, owns a huge-colony Raja Nagar which is occupied by many anti-social elements headed by a goon Shankar (Vinod Kumar). The local political leaders Meesala Poothuraju (Costume Krishna) & Malesh (Kota Srinivasa Rao) misuse them for their selfish political pursuits. Eventually, they differ from Raja Shekaram as he refuses neither to give donations or support. Being cognizant about the turmoil in his area Raja Shekaram decides to vacate them when a feud arises and Shankar is arrested. Here Poothuraju & Malesh ploy, by setting fire to the colony which makes Shankar & other members rival against Raja Shekaram. At that moment, Raja Shekaram's close friend Viswanatham (Visu) a socialist, accuses him which leads to a challenge that Raja Shekaram is going to vacate them within 100 days by residing as a poor in the colony. At the same time, he entrusts Viswanatham as guardian to his property as he should also understand how dangerous is to handle money. Now Raja Shekaram enters the colony and consorts with them. Meanwhile, Shankar is released, confronts with Raja Shekaram, since then, he endeavors and flourishes humanity in him. Parallelly, a glimpse, Shankar loves Poothuraju's daughter Aruna (Kasthuri) and Rani (Vani Viswanath) a naughty girl in the colony likes Raja Shekaram. Aruna leaves her father's property floors and accompanies Shankar. After 100 days, Raja Shekaram reforms and becomes their beloved even he too shares great bondage with them. Besides, Viswanatham turns as malicious and conspires by mingling with Poothuraju & Malesh and necks Raja Shekaram out. Thereafter, he returns, nevertheless, learning the truth the colony members embrace him. At present, Shankar schemes a gameplay in which evils are trapped. So, they intrigue to destroy the colony when Raja Shekaram shields them. At last, the baddies are ceased. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note all of them living together with Raja Shekaram.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raja Shekaram
- Vinod Kumar as Shankar
- Vani Viswanath as Rani
- Kasthuri as Dr. Aruna
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Malesh
- Srihari as Viswanatham's son
- Babu Mohan as Thief
- Costume Krishna as Meesala Poothuraju
- Visu as Viswanatham
- Ananth as Thief
- Kovai Sarala as Maavulamma
- Y. Vijaya as Viswanatham's wife
- Baby Lakuma Tumati as Shanti
Crew
- Art: Ramana Babu
- Choreography: DKS Babu, Siva Subramanyam
- Fights: Saahul
- Dialogues: Satyanand
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Veturi Sundararama Murthy, Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao
- Playback: SP Balu, Chitra
- Music: Raj-Koti
- Story: Erra Shetty Sai, Echuri Venkatrao
- Editing: Suresh Tata
- Cinematography: Kodi Lakshman
- Producer: Prathyusha
- Screenplay - Director: Kodi Ramakrishna
- Banner: Prathyusha Productions
- Release Date: 1995
Soundtrack
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Released | 1995 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 21:07 | |||
Label | Supreme Music | |||
Producer | Raj-Koti | |||
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Music composed by Raj-Koti. Music released on Supreme Music Company.[5]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Manchi Maarpuke Srikaram" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:00 |
2. | "Neethi Sasthrama" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu | 3:42 |
3. | "Chitapata Chinukula" | Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:00 |
4. | "Vallantha Poolajallu" | Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:35 |
5. | "Yedhakunna Vade" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:50 |
Total length: | 21:07 |
References
- "God Father (Overview)". Youtube.
- "God Father (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- "God Father (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- "God Father (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- "God Father (Songs)". Cineradham.