''Tommy'' is a 2015

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directed by Raja Vannem Reddy. This film is an adaptation of the real story of Hachiko. Produced by Babu Pictures, the film stars

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and Seeta in lead roles with the music composed by Chakri. The film received mixed reviews from critics. This film won

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and Rajendra Prasad also has garnered the

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for 2014 for the film.

Plot

Viswam Master (Rajendra Prasad) is a very famous professor in Bheemavaram. One day he comes across a dog in the railway station and decides to adopt it. Initially, his wife (Seeta) does not approve of it but later agrees to her husband's wish. The couple names the dog Tommy and very soon, the pet becomes a key member of the family. Satyam Master starts taking Tommy daily to the station and Tommy on his own goes to the station to greet him in the evening. Their bond of love becomes stronger every day. The twist in the tale arises when an untoward incident turns the entire family's life upside down. Suddenly one day, Tommy does not want Satyam Master to go to his duty and tries to stop him at home and at the station too. On the very same day, he died due to a heart attack, without ever returning to the train station where Tommy is waiting. He is cremated the next day. But Tommy is still waiting at the station and did not see his master for the last time and waiting for his return. After a few days family moved to Australia to the daughter's home. Even though a lot of times it was taken to home by Viswam's master's daughter, it returned to the station and waited every day for the Master's return. Like that it waited for 10 years and it died on the 10th death anniversary of his master, cherishing his memories with his master for the last time.

Cast

as Viswam Master * Seetha as Viswam Master's wife *

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as Chandrasekhar *

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* Mumtaj * Surya as Station Master * Venu Madhav * Deepak * Geeta Singh * Aalapati Lakshmi * Dog(Tommy)

Production and music

The film was shot in 25 days. Music composed by Chakri. Lyrics were written by

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. Music released on Murari Music Company.

Reception

The film was released on 13 March 2015 to received mixed reviews. The critics appreciated the story, brilliant performances and rich production elements while criticising its old-fashioned narration. ''123Telugu'' rated the film 2.75/5 and wrote, "''Tommy'' has an interesting premise and beautiful content. First half of the film is decent and holds the viewers attention. But it is the second half which misses out on the emotions."

Awards

* 2014:

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- Best Character Actor - Rajendra Prasad - won * 2014:

- Chegondi Hari Rama Jogaiah

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=tt10857276 2015 films 2010s Telugu-language films Films about dogs Films scored by Chakri