Nandhavanam 120 km (also known as 120 km) is 2006 Telugu language Indian thriller film written directed and produced by G. Neelakanta Reddy.[1][2][3][4] The film was released on 30 June 2006.[5]
| Nandanavanam 120km | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | G. Neelakanta Reddy |
| Written by | G. Neelakanta Reddy |
| Produced by | G. Neelakanta Reddy |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | T. Karunasree |
| Cinematography | P. G. Vinda |
| Edited by | V. Nagi Reddy |
| Music by | Vijay Kurakula |
Production company | BLue Sky Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Amar (Ajay) is a thief who makes a deal with Banerjee (Kota Srinivasa Rao) to scam the owners of the Nandanavanam estate for whom Banerjee works as an auditor. Benerjee promises a ransom of 1 lakh rupees for Amar to act as Sandeep, a lookalike of Amar. Benerjee convinces Amar that Sandeep has been kidnapped and will not return until their work at the estate is done. Amar who acts as Sandeep joins Sandeep's family and convinces everyone. One night when left alone in the estate, Amar realises that he is being trapped by Benarjee. He tries to convince Sandeep's family that he's a fake but in vain because of Benerjee's cautiousness. In the midst of saving Sandeep and his family, Amar realises that he actually is Sandeep who left his estate as a child, adopted by a Christian man who names him Amar. Benerjee is actually a psychiatrist who gives treatment to him and makes Amar remember his past.
Production edit
G. Neelakanta Reddy decided his script and story needed "fresh Faces" and so chose to use relative newcomers for this latest project. He also decided that, despite the use of "catchy tunes" in his 2003 film Missamma, with his being a "believer in the dominance of script over everything", this project would be a film without dependence on songs.[1] Due to her wish to perform in a Telugu film, Mumbai actress Talluri Rameshwari had begged Neelakanta for a role in this project.[6]
Cast edit
- Ajay Varma as Amir
- Naresh
- Manasa
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Banerjee
- Talluri Rameshwari
- Prabhu as Amir's adoptive father
- Giridhar
- Surekha Vani
- Gautam Raju
Reception edit
Cinegoers.com gave 3.5 out of 5 stating "Not a masterpiece, but truly a good and fearless attempt."[7][8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Narasimham, M.L. (2 June 2006). "A shot at multiplex audience?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ Kishore (23 March 2006). "Nandanavanam 120 km Review". Now Running. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- ^ staff (4 May 2006). "Nandanavanam 120 Km - An eventful journey". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 12 June 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ^ staff (8 July 2006). "Nandanavanam 120 Km - Mystery mystique". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 14 June 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ^ staff (20 June 2006). "Two films hit the silverscreen on 30 June". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 14 December 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (15 July 2006). "Once upon a star..." The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 March 2007. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Review of Nandhavanam 120km". Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Reviews : Movie Reviews". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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