''Legend'' is a 2014 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by

Boyapati Srinu Boyapati Srinivas, commonly known as Boyapati Srinu or Boyapati Sreenu, is an Indian film director and screenwriter. Best known for directing mass action films in Telugu cinema, Boyapati has garnered two state Nandi Awards. Early life Boyapat ...

. The film 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 ...

in a

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alongside

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. ...

Sonal Chauhan Sonal Chauhan (born 16 May 1987) is an Indian actress, singer and model who predominantly works in Telugu and Hindi language films. She made her acting debut with Hindi film '' Jannat'' and her Telugu film debut with ''Rainbow'', both in 200 ...

and

Radhika Apte Radhika Apte (born 7 September 1985) is an Indian actress. She works predominantly in Hindi films, and has appeared in a few Tamil language, Tamil, Marathi language, Marathi, Telugu language, Telugu, Bengali language, Bengali, and English-langua ...

. It was produced by 14 Reels Entertainment and

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. The film has music composed by

Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad (; born 2 August 1979) is an Indian film composer, lyricist, singer-songwriter and performer. Popularly known by his initials DSP, he is best known for his work in Telugu-language films, and has also worked in a few Tamil films ...

. ''Legend'' was released on 28 March 2014 worldwide. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and went on to become the fourth-highest grossing film of 2014 in Telugu. The film received praise for the performances of Balakrishna and Babu in addition to the music, dialogues and direction.

Plot

The film begins at

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in 1989 when a cruel

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leader Jeetendra

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visits to fix up his alliance with local MLA’s daughter. During their return, he drives into an accident and also fires for all to fear. In that region, a family shares the hardships of the public. Despite the arbitrator’s mother's hindrance to being out of violence. The arbitrator just deserts Jeetendra to apologize when he talks smack. Therein, he affronts slaps Jeetendra and apprehends him when the antagonism undertakes. So, to acquit Jeetendra his father abducts the arbitrator’s wife & son. Soon after release, shockingly Jeetendra sights his father dead. Forthwith, he is aware that his father is eliminated by the boy as he has slain his mother. The incident severe impact on the arbitrator’s mother who asks him to stop still. But he replies it commenced and the answer is his son, the legend. Parallelly, Jeetendra’s enmity becomes permanent and he settles in Vizag to clutch the authority. Plus, he kills the arbitrator when a frightened old lady sends her grandson far away. Now the tale shifts to

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in 2014 when Krishna is a valor who is unable to tolerate any sort of injustice and knocks the lawbreakers. He proceeds to

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with his fiancée Sneha for his espousal against his grandmother’s interest. On the way, he views Jeetendra’s elder one Chotu assassinating a former MLA Simhachalam to wind up a pending case and mold his father as

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. Krishna thrashes him, the episode is witnessed by Sneha’s father, a local DC. Later, while he is meeting Krishna, DC alerts him stating the brutality of Jeetendra. A day after, Chotu who is admitted to the hospital dies mysteriously. Whereat, Jeetendra infuriates to seek avenge and severe hunt of homicide. Since CCTV

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is missing at two sites Jeetendra declares the person is analogous. Overhearing it, DC cancels the match and bars Sneha. Although, she skips and catches by Jeetendra via whom he finds the whereabouts of Krishna. Simultaneously, Krishna is advancing to his wedding venue with his conjoined extended family and they are assaulted by barbaric. At a temple, Jeetendra shoots Krishna who collapses, as well as, he orders his second son to slaughter the whole family and quit. Here as a flabbergast, lands Jaidev the Legend, elder brother of Krishna who onslaughts on blackguards and shields his men. Following this, Jaidev uproars against Jeetendra proclaims he is the one that butchered Chotu, and also warns him never to try to look back. Next, a sidekick MP divulges about Jaidev to Jeetendra’s youngest and spins rearward. After a couple of years attaining control over the city in 1999 Jeetendra ploys, intrudes his younger sibling into the politics, and triumphs by rubbing out the opposition who suffers public. Jaidev, the prevailing umpire of the terrain, impedes their enormities and gets Jeetendra seized. Hence, he is esteemed as a deity by all except his grandmother who has ostracized him as he has chosen the path of the fierceness and they share the same compound. Anyhow, Jaidev always shades his family. He screens his sister from getting aborted for continuously conceiving baby girls by glorifying the eminence of women. In the interim, Radhika his cousin the only one that endears him from childhood, comforts him, and they adore each other. As of today,

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Ameer Shah arrives from

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that challenges Jaidev to free Jeetendra and sculpt him as CM. However, Jaidev reprisals at no time. Then, Jeetendra’s brother abducts Krishna and Jaidev guards him by knocking out him. Moreover, He bails out Jeetendra drops his try to kill on plead of his wife and gives an ultimatum to get rid of his city. Meanwhile, Radhika affirms to knit Jaidev when she too is expelled from home. On the eve of their nuptial, Jeetendra captures Radhika who dies in that combat. Accordingly, the old lady accuses Jaidev of the awful which makes him die of regret and exit. Presently 2014, Krishna recoups at the hospital where Jaidev’s grandmother apologizes and reunites him accepting her mistake. Besides, Jeetendra conspires to snatch the CM seat by horse-trading MLAs whom Jaidev shifts to a secret place and converts as rectitudes. At that point, Jeetendra raids over and tried to assassinate the MLAs. At last, Jaidev ceases Jeetendra. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the Legend continuing his legacy.

Cast

as in a

as Jaidev alias Legend and Krishna *

as Jeetendra *

as Sneha *

as Radhika * Mahadevan as Jeetendra's father * Kalyani as Jeetendra's wife * Suman as Jaidev's father * Sujata Kumar as Jaidev's grandmother *

Suhasini Maniratnam Suhasini Maniratnam (born 15 August 1961) known mononymously as Suhasini, is an Indian actress, director, producer and writer in the Tamil film industry. She has worked as an actress in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her ...

as Jaidev and Krishna along 2 girls' mother *

Brahmanandam Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956), known mononymously as Brahmanandam, is an Indian actor, comedian, impersonator, and voice actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is particularly known for his comic performa ...

as Guru Manikyam *

Jaya Prakash Reddy Jaya Prakash Reddy (8 May 1946 – 8 September 2020) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. Born in Sirvel of Andhra Pradesh, he came into the limelight with the film ''Samarasimha Reddy'' (1999) where he played the ro ...

as MLA * Ajay as Jeetendra's younger brother * Sravan as Chotu, Jeetendra's 1st son *

Kamal Kamaraju Kamal Kamaraju is an Indian actor and writer who works in Telugu cinema. He has a degree in architecture from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He is passionate about movies. He is also a writer, assistant art director, and a commend ...

as Jeetendra's 2nd son *

Brahmaji Brahmaji (born 25 April 1965) is an Indian actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is a regular actor in director Krishna Vamsi's films. Brahmaji appeared in an important role in Krishna Vamsi's debut film as a director, '' Gulabi''. ...

as Yadhav *

Ahuti Prasad Ahuti Prasad (born Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad; 2 January 1958 – 4 January 2015) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and anta ...

as Sneha's father *

Rao Ramesh Raavu Ramesh Rao (born 25 May 1968) is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and television. He is the son of veteran actor Rao Gopal Rao. Rao Ramesh initially appeared in ''Seema Simham'' (2002), ''Okk ...

as Jaidev's uncle *

Narendra Jha Narendra Jha (21 January 1964 14 March 2018) was an Indian actor. He was known for his work in Bollywood productions; his most noted films being ''Haider'', '' Raees'', '' Ghayal Once Again'', '' Hamari Adhuri Kahani'', ''Mohenjodaro'', ''Sho ...

as Union Minister *

G. V. Sudhakar Naidu G. V. Sudhakar Naidu is an actor who played roles in Telugu films. He became a director in 2008 and has directed two Telugu films. His first film was ''Hero'' released in 2008 with Nitin Reddy and Bhavana. His second film as a director got chance ...

as Jeetendra's brother-in-law *

Chalapathi Rao Chalapathi Rao (8 May 1944 – 24 December 2022) was an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He acted in different roles in more than 600 films. Personal life and death Rao hailed from Baliparru, K ...

as Raghavaiah *

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as Jaidev's aunt * Sithara as Jaidev's younger sister *

Sudeepa Pinky Sudeepa Raparthi (born 28 February 1987), better known by her stage name, Sudeepa Pinky, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Telugu cinema. She started giving stage performances at the age of 3, and learned classical dance from ...

as Jaidev's niece *

Salim Baig Salim Baig is an Indian actor who has appeared in Telugu and Tamil language films. He is best known for his collaborations with director Gautham Vasudev Menon, having notably appeared as the antagonist in the police dramas ''Gharshana'' (2004) ...

as James * Madhusudhan Rao as SP Veeraiah * Shatru as Police Officer * Jeeva as Party Candidate *

Prudhviraj 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 Party Candidate *

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as Party Candidate * Shekar *

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as Jaidev's brother-in-law * Dil Ramesh as Jeetendra's henchmen *

L.B. Sriram L. B. Sriram (born Lanka Bhadradri Sri Ramachandra Moorthy; 30 May 1952) is an Indian actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, and thespian known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He made his feature film debut with '' Ko ...

Hamsa Nandini Hamsa Nandini (born Poonam Bartake) is an Indian model, dancer, and actress known for her works in Telugu cinema. She has modeled for ''MaaStars'' magazine, Celebrity Cricket League, and Hyderabad International Fashion week 2011 and 2013. Her b ...

as Menaka in

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Music

Music was composed by

. Lyrics were written by

Ramajogayya Sastry Ramajogayya Sastry (born 24 August 1970) is an Indian film lyricist, known for his works in Telugu cinema and music. Early life Ramajogayya Sastry was born in Arepalli Muppalla, Ipuru Mandal near Narasaraopet of Guntur district. His father, S ...

. Music was released on

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company. The music director

, teaming up with Boyapati Srinu for the third time after ''

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'' and ''

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'', and scoring for the first time for a Balakrishna film There are six tracks in the album. Audio was bought by Lahari Music. The music was launched on 6 March 2014 at

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with the film's theatrical trailer.

Production

Casting

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actress ''

'' was roped as one of the leading actress. Jagapathi Babu was cast as the antagonist in the film. Kalyani paired up with Jagapathi Babu as his wife. Anil Sunkara confirmed that

was the heroine.

appeared in a special song with Balakrishna.

Filming

The muhurtham ceremony of the film was held on 3 June 2013 in Hyderabad. The film was supposed to start its shoot in Dubai, but the production team decided to start off because Some permissions did not come through in time. The regular shooting of the film started in

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on 13 July 2013 at Hyderabad. The introduction scene of the hero was shot under the action choreography of Ram Laxman. A special car chase sequence of the film was shot in the deserts of

and a song was canned on Balakrishna and Sonal Chauhan in this schedule.

Release

''Legend'' was released worldwide on 28 March 2014 and was shown in 700 theaters across the state and over 1200 theaters worldwide.

Box office

Legend ran for 100 days in 31 centres and 175 days in 2 centres. The film completed 200 days run in two centres (Yemmiganur -Direct (Kurnool district), Proddutur(Kadapa District) -Single Shift). The film also completed 275 days run in 2 centers: Yemmiganur -Direct (Kurnool district), Proddutur (Kadapa District – Single Shift). After Muddula Mavayya,

Samarasimha Reddy ''Samarasimha Reddy'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Chengala Venkat Rao under Satyanarayanamma Productions banner and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the titular role alongside Anjala ...

Narasimha Naidu ''Narasimha Naidu'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language vigilante action drama film, produced by M.V.Murali Krishna under Venkata Ramana Productions banner and directed by B. Gopal. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, Preeti Jhangiani, ...

and Simha 5th film to complete double century. The film completed 365 days run in two theatres in Kurnool district with direct four shows and it also completed 1000 days in Proddutur (56 days in Arveti theatre and 944 days (single shift 4 shows) at Archana theatre).

Accolades

References

External links

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