''Nayakudu'' () is a 2005 Indian Telugu-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 d ...

. A remake of the Malayalam film ''

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'' (2004), the film stars Rajasekhar and

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while Nassar, Rami Reddy and

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play supporting roles. The plot follows Raju (Rajasekhar) who pretends to his family that he worked in

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, however, he is a smuggling kingpin who goes by the name Spirit Sambasiva. The film is released on 15 September 2005.

Plot

Cast

* Rajasekhar as Rajagopalam "Raju" alias Spirit Sambasiva *

as Uma * Nassar as Razzaq * Rami Reddy as Vadayar *

as Venugopal *

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*GV Sudhakar * Benarjee *

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as Bharatamma * Jeeva * Ahuti Prasad * Narsing Yadav *O Kalyan *Ramesh *Harsha *Prudhvi *Varsha *

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Production

Kodi Ramakrishna who collaborated with Rajasekhar for several films including ''Ankusam'' teamed up after a hiatus. The film began its production in February 2005.

Soundtrack

Music by Koti.

Release and reception

The film released in mid-September. MM of ''

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'' called it a "neat action film" and wrote, "Though the film is full of sentiment and love, the basic backdrop is action. Some scenes look cinematic, but they are passable." Reviewing the film for ''

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'', Griddaluru Gopalrao appreciated the storyline and performances. He stated that director

had succeeded in adapting ''Runway'' in a Telugu setting. On the other hand, a critic from ''

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'' called it "avoidable," adding, "The story and presentation of director Kodi Ramakrishna is old wine in new bottle. The shot takings and situations are all taken in an old fashioned manner which makes the proceedings move at snail pace."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 3452622 Telugu remakes of Malayalam films