''Aasayam'' ( ''Aim'') is a 1993

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-language

political film Political cinema, in the narrow sense of that portray current or historical events or social conditions through a partisan perspective in order to inform or to agitate the spectator. Political cinema exists in different forms, such as documenta ...

, produced by

A. M. Rathnam A. M. Rathnam is an Indian film producer, lyricist, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Under the gamut of Sri Surya Movies Entertainment, Hyderabad, a movie production house owned by him, he has produced ...

under the Sri Surya Movies banner and directed by A. Mohan Gandhi. It is a lady oriented movie with

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playing the lead role and

Jagapathi Babu Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary (born 12 February 1962), professionally known as Jagapathi Babu (), is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in a few Tamil, , Kannada and Malayalam films. ...

in another important role and music composed by

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. The film won two

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Plot

The film begins with political warfare in a state where a skirmish becomes active between Chief Minister & Home Minister Reddappa. Sarojini is a spirited and plucky student daughter of Collector Chakrapani. She is admired and endeared by her fellow collegian Suri Babu that always shields her against dangers. Chakrapani is a forthright candid who induces Sarojini to move in his footsteps. He also ostracized his wicked son Inspector Sagar. Once, Chakrapani exposes a scam committed by Home Minister. So, he is slain which is witnessed by Sarojini. Here, Sagar manipulates and cracks the case. Yet, Sarojini remains resolute and combats crime. But unbeknownst she grips the Home Minister where she is accused of attempted homicide and abuse. At that point, she gains great acclaim. Exploiting it, CM acquits and makes her contest as M.L.A. in upcoming elections where she triumphs. At every level, Suri Babu stands in for her, and they are nuptials. Gradually, Sarojini dethrones the Home Minister by divulging his diabolic shade and receives his seat. Meanwhile, Manoj, CM's son doublecrosses his father by jumbling with Home Minister and also slaughters a journalist. Then, unhesitantly, Sarojani apprehends Manoj. Moreover, she decides to produce all the pieces of evidence against the government before the Governor on eve of Independence Day. Thus, begrudged CM mingles with Home Minister, and they plot to assassinate Sarojini. During the event, CM is backstabbed by Home Minister whom Sarojini recuses and reforms. In that havoc, Suri Babu sacrifices his life while guarding Sarojini. At last, CM confesses his sin and entrusts the government to Sarojini. Finally, the movie ends with Sarojini proceeding forward with her public service.

Cast

as Sarojini *

Jagapati Babu Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary (born 12 February 1962), professionally known as Jagapathi Babu (), is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in a few Tamil, , Kannada and Malayalam films. ...

as Suri Babu *

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as A Student * Vijayakumar as Collector Chakrapani * Devan as Home Minister Reddappa *

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as M.L.A. Bobbarlanka Bosabbai * Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as Srihari Rao *

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as Inspector Sagar *

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as Manoj *

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as M. L. A. Yalamanda *

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as Ananda Rao * Vallabaneni Jaanardhan as Bapaiah Chowdary * Kadambari Kiran as Shobhanadri *

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as Ramesh * Vankayala Satyanarayana as Speaker *

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as Kasthuri (Chakrapani's wife) * Santhi as Shobha *

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* Anitha as Warden *

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as Naga Ratnam * Baby Sunayana as Sagar's daughter

Awards

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- 1993(in

) * Best Story Writer - Paruchuri Brothers * Best Supporting Actor - Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao

References

External links

* 1993 films Indian political films Films scored by Raj–Koti 1990s Telugu-language films Films directed by A. Mohan Gandhi {{1990s-Telugu-film-stub