Aakali Rajyam
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Aakali Rajyam is a 1981 Telugu language film starring Kamal Haasan
and Sridevi. It is a remake of K. Balachander's 1980 Tamil film Varumayin Niram Sivappu
that also starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead.
Kamal Hassan comes to Delhi in search of a job and finds it difficult to earn one job without bribes, recommendations or using influence. He follows the words of Mahakavi Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasarao
). He criticizes the government for not providing jobs and health and basic amenities to the public. He and his friends share a room and they live in abject conditions such as staying hungry for more than a day and wearing torn clothes. He meets Sridevi, who is his neighbor, and soon they fall in love. As the story proceeds, misunderstandings crop up between the duo. Eventually, Kamal settles as barber and gets married to Sridevi at the end.
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
and Sridevi. It is a remake of K. Balachander's 1980 Tamil film Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Varumayin Niram Sivappu is a 1980 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead roles. The film was also remade in Hindi as Zara Si Zindagi with Kamal Haasan and Anita Raj in 1983, directed by K...
that also starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead.
Plot
The story of this film is set during the late 70's and early 80's when job prospects in India were very poor. The movie dwells on the premises of social satire and through its characters (the young unemployed graduates) critically analyzes the state of Indian polity and social situation.Kamal Hassan comes to Delhi in search of a job and finds it difficult to earn one job without bribes, recommendations or using influence. He follows the words of Mahakavi Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasarao
Srirangam Srinivasarao
Srirangam Srinivasarao , often called Sri Sri , was a popular modern Telugu poet and lyricist. Sri Sri was given the title Mahakavi .-Early life:...
). He criticizes the government for not providing jobs and health and basic amenities to the public. He and his friends share a room and they live in abject conditions such as staying hungry for more than a day and wearing torn clothes. He meets Sridevi, who is his neighbor, and soon they fall in love. As the story proceeds, misunderstandings crop up between the duo. Eventually, Kamal settles as barber and gets married to Sridevi at the end.
Soundtrack
- Gussa Rangaiah Koncham Taggaiah (Lyrics: AtreyaAtreyaAn Atreya is a descendant of Atri, one of the great Hindu sages whose accomplishments are detailed in the Puranas.The descendents of Atri Rishi use Atreya as their surname just like many other Gotras, or clan names used by the Brahmin community of Hindus in India and Nepal. In Northern India,...
; Singer: P. Susheela) - Oh Maharshi oh Mahatma (Lyrics: Sri Sri; Singer: S. P. Balasubramaniam)
- Kanne Pillavani Kannulunnavani (Lyrics: Atreya; Singers: S.P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki)
- Saapatu Yetu Ledhu Pataina Paadu Brother (Lyrics: Atreya; Singer: S.P. Balasubramaniam)
- Tu Hai Raja Mein Hoo Rani (Lyrics: Atreya; Singer: S. Janaki)