''Kanyadanam'' is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film starring Srikanth,

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and

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, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by Ambica Krishna. The film's music was composed by Koti. The film released on 10 July 1998 across

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Synopsis

The movie revolves around some bachelors who come into the city to find work. Upendra and Rachana fall for each other during their first encounter. But Rachana later marries Srikanth. When Srikanth learns that his wife loves Upendra, he arranges a marriage for both of them. The movie has a good blend of comedy scenes with

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, situational background score, and a nice storyline. The movie has depicted the lover-boy role of

, despite his eccentric image.

Cast

* Srikanth as Niwas *

as Venkat * Rachana as Vandana *

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* Varsha

Production

''Kanyadanam'' was Upendra's debut movie in Telugu along with Srikanth. The film explored the soft and romantic side of Srikanth and Upendra.

Box office

''Kanyadanam'' was a box office success and was one among the hit

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Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by Koti.

References

1990s Telugu-language films Films directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana Films scored by Koti {{1990s-Telugu-film-stub