''Vachina Vaadu Suryudu'' () is a 2002 Indian

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-language action film directed by Mandava Gopala Krishna and starring Lakshmana Swamy, Vijayachander, Rahul,

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, Prasad Babu,

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and Vizag Prasad while Krishna and Suresh make guest appearances. The film was released to mixed reviews.

Cast

Production

The film's theme showcases human values, and was shot in six villages in Medak district. Some scenes featuring Rahul and

were shot at a temple in Lakshmapur.

Release and reception

The film was released on 9 August 2002 coinciding with

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. Gudipoodi Srihari of ''

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'' wrote that "Lakshmana Swamy, the man behind this show, appears to have the leanings of a committed filmmaker". A critic from ''Full Hyderabad'' wrote that "The movie has so-so social communiqué, but otherwise collapses under its own stupefying lack of common sense". The film was one of several films from 2002 that were eligible for Nandi Awards in 2003.

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* {{IMDb title Indian action films 2000s Telugu-language films 2000s Indian films