''Aswamedham'' is a 1992
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
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S ...
-language
action film
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directed by
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and fiv ...
. It stars
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Nandamuri Balakrishna (born 10 June 1960), simply known as Balakrishna or Balayya or NBK, is an Indian actor, producer and politician. He appeared in more than 100 Telugu cinema, Telugu films over forty years in a variety of roles and establis ...
,
Shobhan Babu
Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema.Bangaru Panjaram in Venditera Paatalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, third volume, Vishalandhra Publishing House ...
,
Meena
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,
Nagma
Nagma Arvind Morarji (born Nandita Arvind Morarji on 25 December 1974) is an Indian politician and former actress. She was a popular lead actress in the 1990s. She made her cinematic debut in the film '' Baaghi'' opposite Salman Khan in 1990. ...
and music composed by
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...
. It was produced by
C. Aswani Dutt
Chalasani Aswani Dutt (also spelled Ashwini Dutt; born 15 September 1950) is an Indian film producer known for his work in the Telugu cinema. He established the film production company Vyjayanthi Movies in 1974 which is one of the biggest produ ...
under the
Vyjayanthi Movies
Vyjayanthi Movies is an Indian Production company, film production company established in 1974 by C. Aswani Dutt. It is one of the biggest film production houses in Telugu cinema. Vyjayanthi Movies is especially known for its big-budget product ...
banner. The film was not commercially successful.
The film was dubbed into
Hindi
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as ''Akhiri Intaqam'' and into
Tamil
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as ''Dharma Bhoomi''.
Plot
The film begins with SP Abhimanyu lion-hearted cop capturing a satanic terrorist Vyaghra. Accordingly, the entire police department is bedazzled with pride and honors his staunch. Abhimanyu builds a jaunty world with his pregnant wife Lakshmi and gallant brother Kiriti. After a while, Vyaghra absconds with the aid of his acolytes Rayudu and Avinash. Sowjanya an investigative journalist is behind these treacherous to bring their rackets to light. In that operation, she is often acquainted with Kiriti in contretemps and extricated by him, when they fall in love.
However, Kiriti & Sowjanya get ahead in providing all the pieces of evidence against Vyaghra to Abhimanyu for which he abducts Lakshmi. Abhimanyu & Kiriti backfire on him and shield Lakshmi Vyaghra is slain by Abhimanyu. Here as a startle, Vyaghra returns proclaiming as Sunil Vyaghra the twin brother of deceased Anil Vyaghra. Thus far, they manage to portray themselves as one and deceived the world. Now, Vyaghra-II explodes with vengeance and pledges to destroy Abhimanyu & Kiriti. Forthwith, he victimizes Abhimanyu as a traitor before the department by backstabbing his friend DSP Giri when he receives severe ignominy. Kiriti toils to acquit him but in vain and benumbed Abhimanyu kills himself. In tandem, he is blessed with a baby boy.
Hence, Kiriti ignites Vyaghra when they hard-hit him. Dr. Bharati the childhood friend of Kiriti saves him. Indeed, she too loves Kiriti but backs out cognizant of his love interest in Sowjanya. Then, Vyaghra makes a huge conspiracy to destroy the country at one goes in all states. Moreover, aware of Kiriti’s survival he plots by injecting him with a slow-killing poison within 24 hours and affirms his cabal. Despite a turbulent situation, Kiriti pulls up his vigor and starts his mission of spree killing. Bharati accompanies him to boost his strength and recover him. At last, Kiriti ceases Vyaghra and Bharati rescues him. Finally, the movie ends with Kiriti making the nation pay homage to Abhimanyu.
Cast
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Nandamuri Balakrishna
Nandamuri Balakrishna (born 10 June 1960), simply known as Balakrishna or Balayya or NBK, is an Indian actor, producer and politician. He appeared in more than 100 Telugu cinema, Telugu films over forty years in a variety of roles and establis ...
as Kireeti
*
Sobhan Babu
Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema.Bangaru Panjaram in Venditera Paatalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, third volume, Vishalandhra Publishing House ...
as Abhimanyu IPS
*
Meena
Meena () is a sub-group of Bhils. They speak Meena language. They started adopting the Brahmin worship system. Its name is also transliterated as ''Meenanda'' or ''Mina''. Historians claim that they belong to the Matsya tribe. They got the sta ...
as Dr. Bharathi
*
Nagma
Nagma Arvind Morarji (born Nandita Arvind Morarji on 25 December 1974) is an Indian politician and former actress. She was a popular lead actress in the 1990s. She made her cinematic debut in the film '' Baaghi'' opposite Salman Khan in 1990. ...
as Sowjanya
*
Amrish Puri
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as Anil Vyaghra & Sunil Vyaghra (Dual role)
*
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. As a former politician, Rao has s ...
as Rayudu
*
Allu Ramalingaiah
Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he rec ...
as Tataji
*
Brahmanandam
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as Sivanandam
*
Babu Mohan
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as Kannayah
*
Radha Ravi
Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi (born 29 July 1952) is an Indian actor and politician who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of actor M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and half-brother of Raadhika. He is a ...
as Avinash
*
Prasad Babu
Prasad Babu is an Indian actor who acts in predominantly Telugu films and also TV serials.
Filmography
* ''Punadhirallu''
* ''Anthuleni Katha''
* ''Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978)
* '' I Love You'' (1979)
* '' Aarani Mantalu'' (1980)
* ''Bobbi ...
as Inspector Giri
*
Geeta as Lakshmi
Soundtrack
Music composed by
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...
.
Lyrics written by
Veturi
Veturi Sundararama Murthy (29 January 1936 – 22 May 2010), known mononymously by his surname Veturi, was an Indian poet, lyricist and journalist who is popular for writing Telugu songs. His career in the Telugu cinema spanned more than four de ...
. Music released on Surya Music Company.
References
External links
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{{K. Raghavendra Rao
1992 films
Films shot in Rajasthan
Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
1990s Telugu-language films