Sambayya is a 1999 Telugu-language film directed by K. S. Nageswara Rao and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh under the banner Sri Sai Ganesh Productions. The film stars Srihari, Prakash Raj, Radhika Chaudhari, and Manorama in prominent roles. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas.[1][2]
| Sambayya | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Nageswara Rao |
| Written by | Posani Krishna Murali |
| Produced by | Bellamkonda Suresh |
| Starring | Srihari Prakash Raj Radhika Chaudhari Manorama |
| Cinematography | Adusumilli Vijay Kumar |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | Vandemataram Srinivas |
Production company | Sri Sai Ganesh Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe story follows Sambayya (Srihari), a small pan-shop owner residing in a modest neighbourhood. After being imprisoned for a murder, he emerges with a desire for revenge. The narrative then unfolds to reveal the challenges and events that follow.
Cast
edit- Srihari
- Prakash Raj
- Radhika Chaudhari
- Manorama
- Jayaram
- Ranganath
- Jayaprakash Reddy
- M. S. Narayana
- Balayya
- Narra Venkateswara Rao
- Jeeva
- Mallikarjuna Rao
- Brahmaji
- Vinod
- Surya
- Banerjee
- Kavitha
- Siva Parvathi
- Venu Madhav
- Bandla Ganesh
Music
editThe film's music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, with lyrics penned by Bhuvana Chandra. The soundtrack features songs by renowned playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarnalatha.[3]
- "Bhadradri Ramachandra"
- "Endi Iddari"
Reception
editGriddaluru Gopala Rao of Zamin Ryot gave the film a positive review, praising Posani Krishna Murali's socially conscious script and dialogues, which reflect contemporary politics, as well as Srihari's performance.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Sambaiah (1999)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Sambaiah (1999)". FilmiClub. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Sambayya (1999) Telugu Movie". MovieGQ. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Griddaluru Gopalrao (10 December 1999). "ఎగసిన మరో విప్లవ కెరటం - సాంబయ్య" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
