''Aswaddhama'' (also spelled as ''Aswathama'') is a 1988 Indian

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written by Paruchuri Brothers and directed by

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starring

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in the title role alongside

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, Sarada and

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. The film was produced by M. Krishna and Sekhar in the banner of Sri Raghavendra Art Picture. The story follows a daring bus driver, Aswaddhama who after getting implicated in a false case by his evil master, Subrahmanyam, wages a war against injustice and in the process rises from rags to riches.

Cast

Songs

The film's soundtrack album scored and composed by Chakravarthy consisted of 5 tracks. * "O Jabbili" * "Ashwathamakku" * "Orandhagaada" * "Andhaala Bomma" * "Sigetti Kottamakku"

Release and reception

The film was successful at the box office.

Sources

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References

External links

* {{B. Gopal 1980s Telugu-language films 1980s Indian films 1988 films Indian action films Films directed by B. Gopal Films scored by K. Chakravarthy 1988 action films