Aavide Syamala is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Ramya Krishna and Prakash Raj in the lead roles.[1] It is a remake of the 1998 Malayalam film Chinthavishtayaya Syamala.[2] The music for the film was composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film's narrative centers around the struggles of a wife named Syamala, who endures numerous hardships while managing a husband who is irresponsible and neglectful of family duties.
| Aavide Syamala | |
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| Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna, Srinivasa Chakravarthy |
| Story by | Sreenivasan |
| Produced by | R. Sitarama Raju |
| Starring | Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna |
| Cinematography | Shankar Kanteti |
| Music by | Madhavapeddi Suresh |
Production company | Pawanputra Productions |
Release date |
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| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film tells the story of Syamala, who endures hardship as the wife of a husband, Prakash Rao, who neglects his family in pursuit of various business ventures. Despite facing criticism from others, Syamala supports her husband through all the challenges they face. The narrative explores the struggles of maintaining family life amidst personal ambitions.
Cast
edit- Ramya Krishna as Syamala
- Prakash Raj as Prakash Rao
- Tanikella Bharani
- M. S. Narayana
- Ali
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao
- Suttivelu as Prakash Rao's father
- Mallikarjuna Rao
- S. K. Basheer
- Alphonsa
- Dubbing Janaki
- Baby Keerthana
- Gadiraaju Subbarao
- Prahlada Raju
- Damu
- Rammurthy
- Rajitha
Production
editThe film was shot at the Ramanaidu Studios in Nanakramguda.
Music
editThe soundtrack for the film was composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh,[3] with lyrics by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Vennelakanti, Jonnavittula, Sahithi, and D. Narayana Varma.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Omkara Roopana" | D. Narayana Varma | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2. | "Adola Unnaremandi" | Jonnavittula | Chitra | |
| 3. | "Abbo Kotha Avakaya" | Sahithi | Nagoor Babu, Radhika | |
| 4. | "O Gamyamunna Charanam" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (Chorus) | |
| 5. | "Ding Dong Ding Dong" | Vennelakanti | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Reception
editJeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film two on a scale of five.[4] Griddaluru Gopala Rao of Zamin Ryot gave the film a positive review, particularly praising the title character Syamala and Ramya Krishna's performance, noting it as a memorable role in her career.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Aavide Syamala (1999)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b Griddaluru Gopalrao (7 January 2000). "ఆదర్శాల కల్పవల్లి ఆవిడే శ్యామల" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Aavide Syamala, JioSaavn, archived from the original on 2 September 2024, retrieved 2 September 2024
- ^ "Telugu cinema reviews by Jeevi". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.