''Money Money'' is a 1994 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by

Siva Nageswara Rao Siva Nageswara Rao is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He is especially known for his work in comedy films. His notable films include ''Money'' (1993), ''Money Money'' (1994), ''Lucky Chance'' (1994), ''Sisin ...

. It is produced by

Ram Gopal Varma Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema in addition to Bollywood, Hindi, Kannada cinema, Kannada language ...

under his banner Varma Creations. The film serves as a sequel to the 1993 film ''

Money Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular country or socio-economic context. The primary functions which distinguish money are as ...

''. It stars an ensemble cast including

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, Chinna,

Jayasudha Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She has also worked in few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, she received fiv ...

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Paresh Rawal Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor, comedian, film producer and politician known for his works notably in Hindi films, and Telugu, and a few Gujarati and a few Tamil films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient ...

and

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 ...

from the previous film.

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and

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have reprised their roles in the film ''

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,'' directed by Ram Gopal Varma himself. The music has been composed by Kommineni Sri, the son of the legendary music composer

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. A sequel to the film ''

Money Money, More Money ''Money Money, More Money'' is an Indian Telugu film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film is a remake of 2006 Bollywood film ''Darwaaza Bandh Rakho''. The film is touted as a sequel to the films, ''Money'' (1993) and '' Money Money'' (1995) ...

,'' a remake of the 2006 Hindi comedy film

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, was released in 2011 with only J. D. Chakravarthy & Brahmanandam reprising their roles as Chakri and Khan Dada respectively. The film was a ''Hit'' at the box office.

Plot

The film begins with a recap of ''

''. After 363 days Chakri, Bose, Renu, and Vijaya are traveling back from the tour. They halt at Subba Rao's workplace Dhaba where he is startled to view Vijaya alive. Immediately, he rushes back and calls for the aid of his former criminal ally Allaudin. Moreover, he learns through their family Lawyer that he has one more chance to procure the property following Vijaya's death. So, Subba Rao instructs Allaudin to wipe out Vijaya which he delays. Meanwhile, a charming girl Sudha enters as a new appointee in Vijaya's company whom Chakri loves. Besides, Khan Dada is admitted to a mental asylum by the Police considering him insane. Anyhow, he absconds and seeks vengeance against Chakri which end hilarious. Parallelly as a glitter, Durga the crime lord along with his cousin Chitra visits the film theater before an attack. Yadagiri one that sang the ''Nizam Pori'' song meets and infatuated with Chitra. Now as a flabbergast, Sudha is shown as defrauding who abets Allaudin to execute his works through Vijaya’s company. Allaudin is double-crossing Subba Rao for his self-interest which he gazes. Hence, Allaudin orders the slaughter of Subba Rao when he is safeguarded by Bose & Chakri. Subba Rao is set foot on Vijaya as reformed and expresses regret when she heartfully welcomes him. Currently, Subba Rao divulges the true shade of Sudha. Even, Chakri also identifies it and rebukes her for turning his love to account. At that point, Sudha proclaims that her brother Brahmaji the sidekick of Allaudin has been incriminated in a crime and seized. Thus, she became a puppet in his hand. Being cognizant of it, Chakri understands Sudha’s virtue, Vijaya acquits her brother, and the police raid Allaudin’s den. However, he skips and kidnaps Subba Rao. At last, the entire team sets him free and Khan Dada rests at the asylum. Finally, the movie ends with Allaudin begging on the roads and giving us a call for ''Money Money Money''.

Cast

as Chakri * Chinna as Bose *

as Vijaya *

as Renu *

as Sudha *

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as Allaudin, that sings ''Bhadram be careful'' song in Money *

as Khan Dada *

as Subba Rao *

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as Manikyam & ''Gaayam'' Lawyer Saab (Dual role) *

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as a Police officer *

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 Brahmaji *

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as ''Gaayam'' Benerjee * Jeedigunta Sridhar as Mental Doctor * Kadambari Kiran as Telephone Booth Owner * Chinni Jayanth as Peon *

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as Lawyer * Tarzan as Jaggu *

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as Yadagiri * Narsing Yadav as Narsing *

(cameo) as ''

'' Durga *

(cameo) as ''Gaayam'' Chitra

Soundtrack

Music composed by

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. Lyrics are written by

Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing th ...

. Music is released on VMG Cassettes Audio Company.

Production

Krishna Vamsi ghost-directed this film and he preferred his name uncredited. Ramji wanted to make a sequel to ''Money'', as no sequel had happened in India. And he wanted Vamsi to direct ''Money Money''. Vamsi expressed his reservations that he did not want to launch himself with this kind of film. Then Ramu told him that he had to direct it. So Vamsi kept a condition that Vamsi's name must not be there in the titles (ghost direction). He assured him that if he saw the finished product, he would ask for credit. Then ''Money Money'' was started under Vamsi's direction. He tried all types of techniques and experimented with them. In that film, he shot one song with just four shots (Kota song "Em Kompa Munagadoi") and another one with 357 shots (Chakri and Surabhi duet "Left and Right Endukanta" at Golkonda Fort). The Kota song took 6 hours to shoot and the Chakri duet took 6 days. Ramji scolded Vamsi about his inconsistency. Ramji gave him a choice to change his mind about the director's name. After Vamsi's refusal, Ramuji requested Siva Nageswara Rao to lend his name and it was released. Vamsi detached himself from the film.http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_krishnavamsi.html

Other

* VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos,

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References

External links

* {{Ram Gopal Varma 1994 films 1990s Telugu-language films 1994 comedy-drama films Indian buddy comedy-drama films Indian sequel films Films directed by Siva Nageswara Rao