Antahpuram
Antahpuram | |
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Poster | |
Directed by | Krishna Vamsi |
Produced by | P. Kiran |
Written by | Akkella (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Krishna Vamsi |
Story by | Krishna Vamsi |
Starring |
Jagapati Babu Soundarya Prakash Raj Sai Kumar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Cinematography | S. K. A. Bhupathi |
Edited by | Shankar |
Production company | |
Release date | 30 November 1998 |
Running time | 2:17:08 |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Antahpuram (English: Palace) is a 1998 Telugu action drama film produced by P.Kiran on Anandi Art Creations banner, directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Soundarya, Prakash Raj, and Sai Kumar in prominent roles with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1] Prakash Raj won National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) for his performance in the film. The film won three Filmfare Awards South for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress.[2] The film also went on to win the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Jagapati Babu, Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for S. Janaki and Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist for Saritha. This film is famous for being the first film in Telugu to have Rayalaseema faction as its main plot. The film was later remade in 1999 in Tamil with the same name with Parthiban replacing Jagapathi Babu and it was remade in Hindi as Shakti: The Power (2003).
Plot
Bhanu (Soundarya) is a carefree young woman who lives happily with her guardian (Babu Mohan) in Mauritius. She is introduced to Prakash (Sai Kumar) and they get married quite spontaneously, and are soon expecting a child. One day, prakash comes to know that his family is in trouble, back in India. Bhanu is confused as she believed that he was an orphan, but prakash explains to her that his family belongs to an extremely feudal society, and unable to bear the faction and violence in the community, he migrated to Mauritius. They decide to travel to India in order to assess the situation.
The couple arrive in prakash's hometown, where his father Narasimha (Prakash Raj) is an influential man with rustic habits, who doesn’t find Bhanu to be traditional enough for his son. Bhanu is uncomfortable with the casual approach to violence that she and her child see in the household. Narasimha’s wife Sharada is a kind hearted person who takes care of prakash, Bhanu and their son. She requests them to remain in India for a few more days in order to celebrate prakash's birthday, and during this time prakash is killed by Narasimha’s rivals. Bhanu is distraught and tries to take her son away from this madness and violence, but Narasimha stops her from doing so. He says prakash’s son must be raised in a traditional way in order to avenge his father’s death, and if needed Bhanu can leave the town by leaving her son behind. Bhanu refuses to allow this and, with the help of Narasimha’s family members, she escapes from the house with her son. Dubai Pandiyan (Jagapathi Babu), a party thief, helps Bhanu evade Narasimha's man in order to board a train Hyderabad. Dubai is killed in the midst of violence whilst trying to protect Bhanu and her son. Narashimha continues to pursue Bhanu but ultimately allows her and the child to leave, after emotionally interacting with his grandson.
Cast
- Jagapathi Babu as Sarai Veeraraju
- Soundarya as Bhanumati
- Prakash Raj as Narasimha
- Sai Kumar as Prakash
- K. Ashok Kumar
- G. V. Sudhakar Naidu
- Mahadevan
- Ramaraju
- Dasari Arun Kumar as Special appearance
- Chinna
- M. S. Narayana
- Babu Mohan as Bobby
- Raja Babu
- Jagga Rao
- Sharada as Narasimha's Wife
- Telangana Shakuntala
- Heera Rajagopal as item number
- Delhi Rajeswari
- Master Krishna Pradeep as Raja (Prakash's son)
Soundtrack
Antahpuram | ||||
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Film score by Ilaiyaraaja | ||||
Released | 1998 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 27:31 | |||
Label | Melody Makers | |||
Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | |||
Ilaiyaraaja chronology | ||||
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The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja to lyrics written by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri, and was released by Melody Makers Audio Company.
The film's music was largely applauded and the song Asalem Gurthukuradhu became an all time hit & is an evergreen song yet now & this song is one of the Chithra's best song. S Janaki received Nandi Award for her great rendition of Sooreedu Puvva in this film.
Telugu version
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Asalem Gurthukuradhu" | Chitra | 5:54 |
2. | "Chhamaku Chhamaku" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:48 |
3. | "Kalyanam Kanundhi" | Chitra | 5:10 |
4. | "Shivamethara Sambayya" | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:40 |
5. | "Suridu Poova" | S. Janaki | 4:59 |
Total length: | 27:31 |
Tamil version
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Azageah Unn Mugam" | Chitra | 5:54 |
2. | "Maana Madura" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:48 |
3. | "Ammmamma Kaadal" | Chitra | 5:10 |
4. | "Thai Thaga Thai" | Shankar Mahadevan | 5:40 |
5. | "Poovetham Kanna" | Chitra | 4:59 |
Total length: | 27:31 |
Anthapuram (1999 film)
Anthapuram | |
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Directed by | Krishna Vamsi |
Produced by | Kiran |
Starring |
Prakash Raj Soundarya Parthiban |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Cinematography | S.K. Boopathy |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Anthapuram is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Krishna Vamsi, which is a remake of his successful 1998 Telugu film of the same name. The film, which also retains some scenes canned in the original, stars Prakash Raj, Soundarya and Parthiban in prominent roles.[3]
Cast
- Prakash Raj as Narasimha
- Sai Kumar as Prakash
- Soundarya as Banumathi
- Parthiban as Dubai Pandiyan (extended cameo appearance)
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Shekhar
- Simran in a special appearance in song
References
- ↑ "Anthapuram: Movie Review". Indolink.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ↑ "Filmfare awards presented at a dazzling function — The Times of India". Cscsarchive.org:8081. 1999-04-25. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ↑ http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/Amarkkalam_101228.html
External links
- Antahpuram on IMDb