Sisindri is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Nagarjuna. The film stars Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni (in his debut). Nagarjuna Akkineni, Giri Babu, Tanikella Bharani, Sudhakar, Aamani, Sarath Babu and Subhalekha Sudhakar play supporting roles. Music is composed by Raj, his debut film. The film is inspired by the American film Baby's Day Out (1994).[2][3]
| Sisindri | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shiva Nageswara Rao |
| Screenplay by | Shiva Nageswara Rao Marudhuri Raja (dialogues) |
| Story by | Suryadevara Ram Mohan Rao |
| Based on | Baby's Day Out |
| Produced by | Nagarjuna |
| Starring | Nagarjuna Akhil Akkineni Giribabu Tanikella Bharani Sudhakar |
| Cinematography | S. Gopal Reddy |
| Edited by | Shankar |
| Music by | Raj |
Production company | Great India Entertainments |
| Distributed by | Annapurna Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Akhil Akkineni won Special Award For Best Child Actor at Filmfare Awards South.[4] The film was dubbed in Tamil as Chutti Kuzhandhai.[5]
Synopsis
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A rich industrialist Sarath Kumar finds that his cousin Shivaji has misused his company funds and dismisses him. To settle scores, Shivaji abducts his one-year-old baby Sisindri with the help of Jakkanna, Akkanna and Madanna which makes Sarath Kumar and his wife Geetha feel scared about him. But Sisindri turns out to be smarter than his abductors.
Cast
edit- Nagarjuna Akkineni as Raja (car mechanic)
- Akhil Akkineni as Sisindri (the baby)
- Aamani as Geetha (Sisindri's mother)
- Sarath Babu as Sarath Kumar (Sisindri's father)
- Giri Babu as Jakkanna
- Tanikella Bharani as Akkanna
- Sudhakar as Madanna
- Brahmanandam as Jailor
- Babu Mohan as smuggler
- Kota Srinivasa Rao
- Ali
- AVS as house owner
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Johnny
- Sivaji Raja as Sivaji
- Chalapathi Rao
- Subbaraya Sharma
- Ananth Babu
- Chitti Babu
- Gautam Raju as Sentry
- Kallu Chidambaram
- Chandra Mouli
- Jenny
- Tejasri
- Jayalalita as Jambavathi
- Y. Vijaya as Hostel Warden
- Tabu as in a cameo appearance as Tabu
- Pooja Batra in a cameo appearance as Pooja
Production
editSiva Nageswara Rao decided to direct a film based on the American film Baby's Day Out (1994). Nagarjuna's son Akhil who was a one year old baby at that time made his acting debut as a child kidnapped from home.[6][7]
Soundtrack
edit| Sisindri | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 25:47 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | Raj | |||
| Raj chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by Raj. The lyrics written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, released by the Supreme Music Company.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aataadukundaama" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Hello Pilla" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra, Suresh Peters | 5:18 |
| 3. | "Chinni Tandri" | Swarnalatha | 5:10 |
| 4. | "Ori Naayano" | Mano, Muralidhar, Kota Srinivasa Rao | |
| 5. | "Kya Scene Hai" | Mano, Anupama | 5:02 |
| Total length: | 25:47 | ||
Box office
editThis movie celebrated 100 days in 2 centers and 50 days in 34 centers.[8]
References
edit- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 531. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
- ^ Mamillapalle, Nischala (12 September 2020). "25 Years Of Nagarjuna And Akhil Akkineni-Starrer Sisindri". Film Companion. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Children's Day Special: Best Movies For Kids In Telugu, Top Children Movies In Telugu". Sakshi Post. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Sisindri Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Sisindri", The Times of India, retrieved 12 February 2021
- ^ https://tamil.behindtalkies.com/chutti-kuzhanthai-akil-now/
- ^ "Interview with Siva Nageswara Rao by Jeevi". Idlebrain.com. 5 July 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Mama's boy". The Hindu. 5 December 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Sisindri 100 days centers — Nagarjuna Akkineni — Telugu Cinema hero".