Nayakudu (film)

Nayakudu (transl. Leader) is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. A remake of the Malayalam film Runway (2004),[1] the film stars Rajasekhar and Namitha while Nassar, Rami Reddy and Riyaz Khan play supporting roles.[2] The plot follows Raju (Rajasekhar) who pretends to his family that he worked in Dubai, however, he is a smuggling kingpin who goes by the name Spirit Sambasiva. The film is released on 15 September 2005.

Nayakudu
Directed byKodi Ramakrishna
Screenplay byKodi Ramakrishna
Based onRunway
Produced byV. Saagar
Starring
CinematographyCh. Ramana Raju
Edited byV. Nagi Reddy
Music byKoti
Production
company
Shrravane Cinema
Release date
  • 15 September 2005 (15 September 2005)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Production

Kodi Ramakrishna who collaborated with Rajasekhar for several films including Ankusam teamed up after a hiatus. The film began its production in February 2005.[3]

Soundtrack

Music by Koti.[4]

Release and reception

The film released in mid-September.[5]

MM of The Hindu called it a "neat action film" and wrote, "Though the film is full of sentiment and love, the basic backdrop is action. Some scenes look cinematic, but they are passable."[6] Reviewing the film for Zamin Ryot, Griddaluru Gopalrao appreciated the storyline and performances. He stated that director Kodi Ramakrishna had succeeded in adapting Runway in a Telugu setting.[7] On the other hand, Sify called it "avoidable," adding, "The story and presentation of director Kodi Ramakrishna is old wine in new bottle. The shot takings and situations are all taken in an old fashioned manner which makes the proceedings move at snail pace."[8]

References
  1. "Nayakudu - Telugu cinema Review - Rajasekhar, Namitha". Idlebrain.com. 15 September 2005.
  2. "Nayakudu Review". Full Hyderabad. 19 September 2005.
  3. "Sravani Cinema Prod. No. 1 - opening function - Telugu Cinema - Rajasekhar, Namitha". Idlebrain.com. 11 February 2005. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  4. "Audio release - Nayakudu". Idlebrain. 19 August 2005.
  5. "All set for release". The Hindu. 16 September 2005. ISSN 0971-751X.
  6. MM (17 September 2005). "Breather for `angry' doctor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
  7. Gopalrao, Griddaluru (30 September 2005). "నాయకుడు బాగున్నాడు" [Nayakudu is good] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). p. 9.
  8. "Nayakudu". Sify. 20 September 2005. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022.
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