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-language

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directed by

Kodi Ramakrishna Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. One of the most prolific film directors of Telugu film industry, Kodi Ramakrishna has ...

. It stars Pruthivi, Raasi, Master Nandan, Baby Nitya, while Suman, Srikanth,

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Ramya Krishna Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1970), also credited as Ramya Krishna (in the Telugu and Kannada film industries) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in over 260 films in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Ram ...

, Laya were in supporting roles and music was composed by

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. It was produced by Chegondi Haribabu, Karatam Rambabu under the Babu Pictures banner. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Kuzhanthayum Deivamum''.

Plot

Prashanth is a popular singer who weds his fan Nirmala. Soon after, Prasanth's career falters just as Nirmala's singing career begins to thrive. Eventually, the couple is blessed with two kids Chintu and Bhavani. Therein, ego clashes arise between the duo, due to the popularity of Nirmala that overshaws Prashanth which leads to the talk of divorce and the kids become victims of it. During that plight, the children learn from their grandmother that all these sinister occurrences are because she forgot to accomplish several solemn vows at seven holy places Kanipakam,

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, Shiridi and

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, respectively. Right now, the children decide to keep those promises to get their parents back together. The rest of the story is about how they succeed with the help of Gods.

Cast

* Pruthvi as Prashanth * Raasi as Nirmala * Suman as

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*Kalpana as Goddess Alamelu * Srikanth as

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* Laya as

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as Mushika *

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/ Bhramarambika *

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*Anil Meka as

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as Contractor *

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as Street Magician *

M. S. Narayana M. S. Narayana (16 April 1951–23 January 2015) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu cinema. He died on 23 January 2015 due to organ failure in Hyderabad, India. Career Narayana has over 750 films to his credit. His debut film ...

as Lawyer *

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as TV Anchor * A. V. S. as Prashanth's assistant *

Babu Mohan Pally Babu Mohan known as Babu Mohanis an Indian actor and politician from Bharatiya Janata Party. He prominently works in Telugu films as a comedian and is a former Minister for Labour in Andhra Pradesh. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Come ...

as Prashanth's maternal uncle *Costumes Krishna as Thief *

Prudhvi Raj Balireddy Prudhviraj (born August 6, 1964) is an Indian actor and politician who appears in Telugu films. Known for his comic roles, he has acted in over 100 films. He is noted for his dialogue of ''30 Years Industry'' in the 2002 film ''Khadga ...

as Lord Venkateswara *Radha Bai as Prasanth's mother *Radha Prasanthi as Nirmala's sister *

Kalpana Rai Kalpana Rai (9 May 1950 – 6 February 2008) was an Indian actress from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted in more than 430 films. She was born in Kakinada. Personal life Kalpana Rai was born in Kakinada. Sh ...

* Master Tanish as

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*Master Nandan as Chintu * Baby Nitya as Bhavani

Soundtrack

Music composed by

. Lyrics written by

Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film '' Sri Rama Rajyam'' (2011). He ...

. Music released on ADITYA Music Company. The songs were well received.

Awards

Nandi Award for Best Music Director The Nandi Award for Best Music Director winners since 1977. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Music Director Music Director A music(al) director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a pe ...

References

External links

* {{Kodi Ramakrishna 2000 films 2000s Telugu-language films Hindu devotional films Indian fantasy films Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna 2000 fantasy films