''Nippu Ravva'' () is a 1993

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-language

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

, produced by M.V.Srinivas Prasad on Yuvarathna Arts banner and directed by

A. Kodandarami Reddy A. Kodandarami Reddy (born 1 July 1950) is an Indian film director best known for his works in Telugu cinema. His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters in multiple genres such as ''Nyayam Kavali'' (1981), ''Khaidi (1983 film), Khaidi ...

. 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 ...

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, and music composed by

Bappi Lahiri Bappi Aparesh Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri; 27 November 1952 – 15 February 2022), also known as Bappi Da was an Indian singer, composer and record producer. He popularised the use of synthesised disco music in Indian music industry and ...

Raj–Koti Thotakura Somaraju and Saluri Koteswara Rao, popularly known as Raj–Koti were Indian film music composers, singer-songwriters, record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists duo in Telugu cinema, In a notable career spanning a decade ...

with

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's background score. ''Nippu Ravva'' and '' Bangaru Bullodu'', also starring Balakrishna, were released on the same day and both ran for over 100 days. It was dubbed into Tamil and Hindi as ''Suriya'' and ''Mawaali Raaj'', respectively.

Plot

The film begins with a doughty Suryam produced before the judiciary as a murder convict and sentenced to 7 years. Right away, he absconds from prison and abducts a sports star Vijaya, the sibling of local SP Indrani. Currently, he hides her in a remote area of forest where its tribes regard him. Vijaya makes various attempts to escape but fortuitously, is rescued by Suryam. Then, she understands his virtue, inquires him and he spins rearward. Suryam is a trade union leader at Balagam coal mines owned by a spiteful Balagam Dhanraj who suppresses the workers under his toe. Anyhow, Suryam always encounters his malpractices. The chief engineer & his family maintain a cordial relationship with him. Once, the engineer detects that

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water is going to drown the mines and notifies Dhanraj that he keeps a deaf ear for his greed. Wherefore, he walks to shield the workers but it's too late. The water floods the mines, endangering the lives of hundreds. Suryam succeeds in bailing out the miners he can. Forthwith, Suryam files a case against Dhanraj and claims for indemnity. During the tribunal, Dhanraj intrigues by assassinating the engineer via his sidekick Dasu. Plus, he makes him accountable for the catastrophe when the lawsuit is called off. Be aware that, Suryam chases Dasu when he is screened by a wicked cop SI Prabhakar with fake alibis. Upon this, Suryam raises an interstellar movement that shakes the country. Additionally, his hunger strike intensifies it. To distract his initiation Dhanraj's son Kumar drags away Suryam's sister Bharati and molests her. Consequently, Dhanraj orders to slay Bharati but timely Suryam defends when Dasu dies in his hand and is imprisoned. Presently, Suryam aims to knit Kumar with Bharati. Hearing it, Vijaya endears him and is determined to aid in his mission. As of today, Suryam's stand-off Indrani for Kumar instead of Vijaya, while swapping Kumar skips in the verge. Meanwhile, Bharati conceives, and Indrani knew the injustice that happened to her. So, she proceeds legally where she fails withal Bharati is besmirched. At this juncture, Indrani & Vijaya supports Suryam to seize Kumar and he moves to the forest. On the way, he attempts to kill Suryam contrariwise guarded by him when he reforms. Now, Dhanraj onslaughts on the forest, and a fierce fight occurs. At last, Suryam ceases the baddies and the court declares him guilty with a death sentence. Finally, the movie ends with Suryam stepping for his penalty.

Cast

as Suryam *

as Vijaya *

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as Special Appearance *

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as Balagam Dhanraj *

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as Labour Minister *

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as Lawyer Buildup Masthan Rao * Kanada Prabhakar as S.I. Prabhakar *

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as Gundappa *

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as Engineer *

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as Dasu *

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as Labour Officer *

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as Kumar * Prasanna Kumar as Sudhakar * Mallikarjuna Rao as Constable *

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as Koyadora *

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as Coolie * Chitti Babu as Constable * Sujatha as Mahalakshmi *

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as S.P.Indrani * Geetha as Lawyer Gayatri * Kasturi as Bharathi * Shilpa as Labour Minister's daughter *

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as Labour Minister's wife *

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as Engineer's daughter

Soundtrack

The songs featured in the film was composed by

with

composing only one song "Randi Kadilirandi". It was released by the

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Company. ; Hindi #" Gaal Gulaabi" -

Suresh Wadkar Suresh Ishwar Wadkar (born 7 August 1955) is an Indian playback singer. He performs in both Hindi and Marathi films. He has sung songs in some Bhojpuri films, Odia albums and bhajans and in Konkani films. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Aka ...

Kavita Krishnamurthy Sharada Krishnamurthy, popularly known as Kavita Krishnamurthy or Kavita Subramaniam, is an Indian playback and classical singer. She has recorded 50,000 songs in 45 various Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Rajasthani, Bhojp ...

#"Mawali Raj Aa Gaya" -

#"Rang Rangeela Mausam Aaya" -

Other

* VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos,

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* Dubbed in Hindi as Mawali Raj

References

{{A. Kodandarami Reddy 1993 films Films directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy Films scored by Bappi Lahiri Films scored by Raj–Koti Films scored by A. R. Rahman 1990s Telugu-language films