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film produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam, Sunkara Madhu Murali under the M.R.C & Melody Combines banner and directed by

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. It stars

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, Laya and music composed by

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. The film won four

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Plot

The film begins at Pakisthan where Pakistan and ISI imputes its mission to a malignant mole Basha. He plots and executes cataclysmic bomb blasts at the most important cities in India. At Hyderabad, Anand a bank employee is been suddenly encountered by cops Govind & Ram Prasad and apprehended as an ISI agent. Afterward, the case is allocated to CBI Officer Srinivasa Murthy who starts his interrogation. Now, Anand moves rearward wherein his nuptial goes down with a plucky girl Usha. Initially, she scorns her husband and pauses their first night as she yearns to continue her studies. Yet, she is compelled to the wedding. Later, the couple proceeds to Delhi for their honeymoon. Therein, Anand witnesses Basha operating a bomb blast and chases him but he skips. Subsequently, Usha slowly understands her husband's virtue and love blossoms. After returning, Anand enables Usha to carry on her studies then her honor for him apexes. Alongside, Govind & Ram Prasad seizes Basha’s sidekick Mastan and submitted to massive torture. Before his death, he notifies the residential address of his associate Ibrahim neighbor of Anand whose flat number is 6. Here, Govind & Ram Prasad mistake it as 9 and fired on Anand. At that point, to shield their rank they planted proof and forged Anand as a terrorist. Presently, the judiciary states that Anand is guilty and destined for life imprisonment. During that quandary, Usha remains resolute and combats crime confronting the ignominies. Anyhow, she breaks out the plot behind the scene and catches Ibrahim with backing from Srinivasa Murthy. Accordingly, Anand is acquitted on parole when Govind & Ram Prasad trigger his anger, wherefore he shatters them. Hence, they mingle with Basha who slaughters them after the accomplishment of his task. At this time, Basha connives to assassinate Prime Minister at a school function. Thus, he envisages using Usha to activate it by nabbing Anand. At last, Anand protects his country by risking his life and he is honored as a true patriot. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the couple continuing their delightful martial life.

Cast

as Keshineni Anand Babu * Laya as Usha * Chandra Mohan as Usha's father *

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as Srinivasa Murthy *

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as Basha * Mallikarjuna Rao as Anand's neighbor *

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as Anand's neighbor *

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as Watchman *

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as Govind *

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as Kishore *

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as Ram Prasad * Jeeva as Mastan *

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as Anand's neighbor *

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as Anand's younger sister *Vinod Bala as Ibrahim *Rishi *Siva Satyanarayana *Indu Anand as Usha's mother *Master Sagar as Usha's brother

Soundtrack

The film's score was composed by

. Song lyrics were written by

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. The soundtrack was released by Mahathi Audio Company.

Awards

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* Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - Mullapudi Brahmanandam & Sunkara Madhu Murali * Best Actor -

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- Laya * Best Editor -

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References

External links

* {{Posani Krishna Murali 2000 films 2000s Telugu-language films Indian action drama films 2000 action drama films Films about terrorism in India Films directed by Gunasekhar Films scored by Mani Sharma Films set in Delhi Films shot in Delhi