Tiger Harischandra Prasad is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by V. Samudra starring Nandamuri Harikrishna, Ramya Krishna, Dasari Arun Kumar and Sangeetha. The film is based on the problems of peasants.[1]
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| Directed by | V. Samudra |
| Screenplay by | Paruchuri brothers Posani Krishna Murali |
| Dialogue by | Paruchuri brothers |
| Story by | Posani Krishna Murali |
| Produced by | P. Naga Lakshmi |
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| Edited by | Y. V. S. Chowdary |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film received pre-release hype,[2] but it was released to mixed reviews. This film marked Posani Krishna Murali's sixth collaboration with Nandamuri Harikrishna and their only unsuccessful film.[3]
Cast
edit- Nandamuri Harikrishna as Tiger Harischandra Prasad
- Ramya Krishna as Rajeswari
- Dasari Arun Kumar as Devaprasad
- Sangeetha as Swathi
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as C. I.
- Ahuti Prasad
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Rajeswari's uncle
- Jayaprakash Reddy
- G. V. Sudhakar Naidu as Papa Rao
- Anandaraj as Killer Koteswar Rao
- Brahmanandam as Bhoomika (in female getup)
- Kovai Sarala as Pawan Kalyan (in male getup)
- Hema
- Rajitha as Protestor
- Bandla Ganesh
- Anitha Chowdary
- Surekha Vani as Maa TV reporter
- Satya Prakash as Police Inspector
- Brahmaji
- Kondavalasa as Swamy
- Chalapathi Rao as Agriculture Minister
- Girish Karnad as Prime Minister
- Grandhi Subba Rao in a special appearance
- N. T. Rama Rao as Tiger Harischandra Prasad's father (in portrait)
Production
editThe film was produced by P. Naga Lakshmi, who previously produced Aadi (2002).[1] In October 2003, the film was shot in Chilakaluripet, Guntur (at Jinnah Tower) and Narasaraopet.[4] As of 24 November 2003, the shooting of the film was complete except for two songs.[1]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kadeddula" | Jaladi Raja Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 6:58 |
| 2. | "Premalona Emi Maya" | E. S. Murthy | Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:23 |
| 3. | "Cheppana" | Chirravuri Vijaykumar | Tippu, Swarnalatha | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Simhamochina" | Chirravuri Vijaykumar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Deshama" | Jaladi Raja Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:24 |
| Total length: | 28:02 | |||
Reception
editGudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu wrote that "Harikrishna gets a tailor made role well cut out for his style of acting, with rugged appeal. But some frivolous scenes including the comedy featuring Brahmanandam and Kovai Sarala, puts the film on a sidetrack".[6] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com rated the film three out of five and wrote that "The last 20 minutes of the film is impressive. The rest of the film is narrated in old fashion. This film would take Hari Krishna close to the masses".[7] In a negative review, a critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "This might've as well been a B-grade Narayana Murthy revolutionary pain, but one doesn't associate pains with Ramya Krishna around. But that's the pain: she's hardly around. This seems like an emerging trend in Tollywood. Not Ramya Krishna's absence, but movies with social messages".[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "THP on 18th December". Idlebrain.com. 24 November 2003. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Thodakottu (17 September 2003). "Open letter to Hari Krishna Nandamuri". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Six films in Posani - Hari Krishna combination". Idlebrain.com. 14 August 2003. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Tiger Harischandra Prasad's shooting in Guntur". Idlebrain.com. 29 October 2003. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Tiger Harishchandra Prasad Songs: Tiger Harishchandra Prasad MP3 Telugu Songs by S P Balasubrahamanyam Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (22 December 2003). "High-powered drama". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 January 2004.
- ^ Jeevi (18 December 2003). "Movie review - Tiger Harischandra Prasad". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Verma, Mithun. "Tiger Harishchandra Prasad Review". Full Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.