''Vijayam'' () is a 2003 Indian

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-language social problem film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Raja and Gajala. It was released on 9 May 2003.

Plot

Raja is a tribal man who studies in Visakhapatnam and does well in school. On the other hand, Usha is the daughter of a rich businessman. Raja falls in love with Usha, but due to some miscommunication, Usha thinks that Raja is rich akin to her family. When Usha finds out that Raja is a tribal man, she becomes heartbroken. How Raja convinces Usha forms the rest of the story.

Cast

* Raja as Raja alias Raju * Gajala as Usha * Giri Babu as Usha's father * Murali Mohan as a forest officer *

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as Srinivas alias Siddu * Rajeev Kanakala as Usha's brother *

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as the hotel manager * Srinivasa Reddy as Raju's friend *

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as Raju's classmate * A. V. S. as H. Umapathi, the librarian * Brahmanandam as Vanari

Production

''Vijayam'' was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (who also wrote the story and screenplay, while the dialogues were written by Satyanand) and produced by D. Ramanaidu under

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. Cinematography was handled by Hari Anumolu, and editing by the duo Krishnareddy–Madhava. Gajala was cast after Rao saw her performing in a show; she accepted the offer as Rao was the director of her favourite film '' Pushpaka Vimana'' (1987).

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Koti.

Release and reception

''Vijayam'' was released on 9 May 2003. Vijayalaxmi of '' Rediff.com'' wrote, "It is embarrassing when any filmmaker picks up a bad narrative and packs his movie with lewd comedy in the name of entertainment. But when that director is a man of the stature of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, it is even more shocking." '' Sify'' wrote, "The major drawback of ''Vijayam'' is that the basic story has not been handled well and it is better that Singeetam goes back to comedies!" Gudipoodi Srihari of ''

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'' wrote, "Raja is at ease in most of the scenes.

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is quite cute. Muralimohan and Giribabu make their presence felt. The film is musically competent with well-scored numbers like Kusalama O Priya and Yenduko Premalo composed by Koti." Jeevi of ''

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'' rated the film 2.75 out of 5, calling it "Oldwine with youth label".

Controversy

The film involves a scene with AVS and Brahmanandam, which Priya Richi of '' The News Minute'' condemned for passing

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as comedy. She lamented that this was an example of poor representation of the

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in Telugu cinema.

References

External links

* {{Singeetam Srinivasa Rao 2000s Telugu-language films Films directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Films scored by Koti Suresh Productions films