Chandrahas is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language social drama film directed by Siva Shakthi Datta and starring Haranath Policherla with Abbas and Ravi Prakash in supporting roles. Krishna makes a special appearance as Chatrapati Sivaji.
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| Directed by | Siva Shakthi Datta |
| Written by | Siva Shakthi Datta |
| Produced by | Haranath Policherla |
| Starring | Haranath Policherla |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
Production company | PH Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Five-hundred years ago, a Mysore queen gifted Chatrapati Sivaji (Krishna) a sword called Chandrahas. At present day, Sivaji (Harinath Policherla), a fifteen generation descendant of Sivaji and an archeologist, finds the sword but gets himself in trouble with his Muslim family friends and terrorists.[1][2]
Cast edit
- Haranath Policherla as Sivaji
- Astha Singal
- Abbas as Firoj
- Ravi Prakash as Sohail
- Sarath Babu as Chatrapati
- Hariprasad as Gaffar
- Puneet Issar as Liaqat Ali Khan
- Satya Prakash as Asad
- Brahmanandam
- Venu Madhav
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao
- Rajyalakshmi
- Sana
- Sujatha
- Abhinayashree
- Krishna as Chatrapati Sivaji (special appearance)
Production edit
Siva Shakthi Datta, M. M. Keeravani's father, made his debut into direction with this film. Haranath Policherla, producer of films like Paris Pranaya (2003; Kannada), Premayanamaha (2003), Alex (2005; also lead actor) and Hope (2006), plays the lead role in the film in addition to producing the film.[1] The director had scene a still from Doctor Cine Actor (1982) in which Krishna did a cameo as Chatrapati Sivaji and asked him to do the same role in this film.[3] Abbas plays the role of an emotional Muslim.[4]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. Datta wrote the lyrics for eight songs, one of which was in Hindi.[1] The audio launch was held on 24 April 2007 at Prasad Labs in Hyderabad.[5] One song features Krishna.[3]
| Chandrahas | |||||
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| Released | 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 37:40 | ||||
| Language | Telugu | ||||
| Producer | M. M. Keeravani | ||||
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| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Aa Gale Lagja" | 2:33 |
| 2. | "Aa Gale Lagja 2" | 5:41 |
| 3. | "Chattisgadh Ki Ladki" | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Chura Chura Choopula" | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Hatathhuga" | 1:16 |
| 6. | "Hrudayamadhuvanilo" | 4:37 |
| 7. | "Idhi Tiyyani Teerani" | 9:36 |
| 8. | "Naattuvangam" | 2:12 |
| 9. | "Theme Music" | 0:58 |
| 10. | "Trubuvana Janani" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 37:40 | |
Release and reception edit
The film was initially scheduled to release on 6 April 2007.[1] The film was released on 29 June 2007, a crowded release date when Boys and Girls, Bahumati and Aa Roje were released subsequently.[6]
Jeevi of Idlebrain.com wrote that "It is a badly made film with good music".[2] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "But for Krishna's episode and the glamour of Astha Singhal, the film has nothing to talk about".[7] A critic from Filmibeat wrote that "The only plus points that the film boasts of are Krishna's small role and Astha Singhal's glamour role".[8]
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Muhurat - Chandrahas". Idlebrain.com. 17 December 2006. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Chandrahas movie review". Idlebrain.com. 29 June 2007. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b "100 days function: Chandrahas". Idlebrain.com. 19 October 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Chitchat with Haranath Policherla". Idlebrain.com. 12 June 2007. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Audio launch - Chandrahas". Idlebrain.com. 24 April 2007. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Four films for release in three days". Indiaglitz. 29 June 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Chandrahas Review". Indiaglitz. 3 July 2007. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Chandrahas Review". Filmibeat. 13 August 2007. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
External links edit
- Chandrahas at IMDb
