Editorial ListJV Somayajulu's Top 20 Best Films
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JV Somayajulu, who immortalized himself in the hearts of Telugu audiences as Shankarabharanam Shankar Sastry, became a star actor with just that one film. He showed a unique influence in roles that highlighted Telugu culture and traditions. Let's take a look at the top films of JV Somayajulu that have stayed in the hearts of the audience.
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1 . Govinda Govinda(January 21 , 1994)
U|145 mins|Drama,Thriller
Lord Venkateswara decides to resolve a chaotic situation on Earth using a divine weapon. However, the situation worsens when thieves steal the ornaments from this weapon, escalating the chaos.
2 . Muta Mestri(January 17 , 1993)
U|Action,Drama
Chiranjeevi plays Bose, a patriot who defends laborers against injustice in the vegetable market. Conflict arises with gang leader Atma (Sharath Saxena), leading to unexpected developments as Bose's patriotism is recognized by the CM (Gummadi Venkateswara Rao), who appoints him as a minister.
3 . Rowdy Alludu(October 18 , 1991)
U|Drama,Thriller
Kalyan, an industrialist, is targeted by his enemies who replace him with a con man named Johnny. What happens next is the crux of the story.
4 . Abhinandana(March 10 , 1988)
U|Drama,Musical
Rani, a dancer, falls in love with Raja, a singer and painter. Fate forces her to marry someone else, but years later, the former lovers reunite.
5 . Allari Mogudu(February 14 , 1992)
U|Drama
A singer unexpectedly marries two women without one knowing about the other. One is his mentor's daughter and the other a wealthy woman. He faces numerous challenges to keep his dual marriages a secret.
6 . Appula Appa Rao(January 24 , 1992)
U|140 mins|Comedy,Drama
Appa Rao, who lives off debts, falls in love with Subbalakshmi. The plot takes an interesting turn when an astrologer predicts that Subbalakshmi will die if she marries him.
7 . Swayamkrushi(September 03 , 1987)
U|Drama,Musical
Sambayya (Chiranjeevi) works hard as a cobbler and becomes a successful businessman. He marries Gang (Vijayashanti) and raises her brother's son Chinnan as his own. However, Chinnan, attracted to a wealthy lifestyle, dislikes hard work. How Sambayya faces challenges when Chinnan's real father Govind (Charan Raj) appears is the story.
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8 . Chakravarthy(June 04 , 1987)
U|136 minutes|Action,Family
Anji, who cannot tolerate injustice, seeks revenge for his teacher's death, caused by the atrocities of a village head.
9 . Magadheerudu(March 07 , 1986)
U|Drama,Musical
Chiru loves a girl and marries her against his family's wishes. Concurrently, his father dies, leading to disputes over the inheritance. Meanwhile, Chiru ends up in jail, leaving his wife alone.
10 . Aalapana(May 12 , 1986)
U|Drama,Thriller
Directed by Vamsi, this film stars Mohan and Bhanupriya in lead roles. Ilayaraja composed the music while Veturi and C. Narayana Reddy penned the lyrics.
11 . Swathi Muthyam(March 13 , 1986)
U|161 minutes|Drama,Family
Shivayya, mentally challenged, lives with his grandmother in a village. His life takes a turn when he marries Lalitha, a widow, to save her from harassment.
12 . Sitaara(April 12 , 1984)
U|Musical
Devadas, a photographer, helps Sitara, a destitute woman. He assists her in becoming a model and film star and strives to reunite her with her loved one.
13 . Nelavanka(undefined 00 , 1983)
U|Drama
Nelavanka is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Jandhyala.
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14 . Tyagayya(undefined 00 , 1981)
U|143 minutes|Drama,Musical
Tyagayya is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The cast included J.V. Somayajulu and K. R. Vijaya. The film is based on the life of Saint, Singer, and composer Tyagaraja. Tyagayya was showcased at the Indian Panorama of Filmotsav'82.
15 . Vamsa Vruksham(November 20 , 1980)
U|166 minutes|Drama
Starring Anil Kapoor, J.V. Somayajulu, and Jyoti, this film marked Anil Kapoor's debut in Telugu cinema. Based on the novel 'Same Name' by L. Bairappa, it explores complex family dynamics.
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16 . Sankarabharanam(February 02 , 1980)
U|143 minutes|Musical
Shankar Shastri, a renowned classical music singer, is admired by Tulasi, a prostitute's daughter, who wishes to serve him. However, her mother insists on her becoming a prostitute.