Gandeevam
Gandeevam () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Satyam Babu, Sampath Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Combines banner and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani.

Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career.

Plot 
The film begins with Chakravarthy, a multi-millionaire who lives alone and always repents for losing his pregnant wife, Parvati. Meanwhile, Michael, a gangster, is released from jail and aims to ravage Chakravarthy as he is responsible for his sentence. Here, Michael learns a secret: Chakravarthy has a son, Raja, and he wants to use him as a weapon. So, he ploys by falsifying Chakravarthy as a deceiver of his mother and instigates Raja to avenge his father. Right now, Raja, with the help of his fiancé Roja and friend Ram Babu, enters Chakravarthy's life, claiming themselves as his children and teasing him. After a few comic incidents, Chakravarthy develops an affection towards Raja and wants to accord him as his heir. At that moment, Raja double-crosses Chakravarthy and necks out by grabbing his wealth when Roja shelters him. Recognizing the afflict, Parvati chides Raja and starts narrating the past.

Twenty years ago, Chakravarthy and Parvati used to work for Michael. Once Chakravarthy spots his illegal activities, he surrenders to the Police. So, to escape, he also indicts Parvati in the deed when Chakravarthy discards her. Later, he realizes the truth, arrests Micheal, and rushes for Parvati. By that time, it's too late. Listening to it, Raja moves to plead pardon from his father when a flabbergast, Roja, is murdered, of which Chakravarthy is accused. At last, Raja breaks out the mystery that Roja is alive in his custody of Michael. So, he relieves her and proves his father's innocence. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja and Roja.

Cast

 Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chakravarthy
 Nandamuri Balakrishna as Raja
 Roja as Roja
 Brahmanandam as Bramam
 Nagesh as Idea Appa Rao	
 Captain Raju as Michael 
 Mukesh Rishi as Inspector Veeru Pentaiah
 Allu Ramalingaiah	as Sarva Rayudu
 Chalapathi Rao as Hari Babu 
 Giri Babu	as Giri
 Ananth as Peon
 Jaya Bhaskar as Seshu
 Srividya as Parvathi
 Rupini as Rekha
 Swapna as Rani
 Y. Vijaya as Chakravarthy's sister
 Mohanlal as Boat Man in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane" (cameo appearance)

Soundtrack 

Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal appeared in a cameo role in the song "Goruvanka Vaalagane", which is considered one of the best compositions in M. M. Keeravani's career. Later in 2011, M. G. Sreekumar as music director used the same tune for the song "Gopabalanishtam" in Oru Marubhoomikkadha, which was also directed by Priyadarshan.

References

External links
 

1994 films
Films directed by Priyadarshan
Films scored by M. M. Keeravani
Indian action comedy films
1994 action comedy films
1990s Telugu-language films