Little Soldiers
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Little Soldiers is a Telugu
children's movie released in February 1996, produced and directed by Gangaraju Gunnam
, which won many awards , including Andhra Pradesh
state government Nandi
award. The film has some good children songs penned by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
and scored by K. Srinivas.
While the plot is sad and very sympathy evoking, the movie itself is very light hearted to a large extent, and is a continuous laugh riot. The children's performances are especially noteworthy.
How the grandpa and the children eventually warm up to each other, and the various troubles that the cook and other family members go through trying to raise the children make for a very interesting and fun viewing.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
children's movie released in February 1996, produced and directed by Gangaraju Gunnam
Gangaraju Gunnam
Gangaraju Gunnam is a Tollywood Director and Producer, who made creative films like Aithe, Anukokunda Oka Roju and Amma Cheppindi.He established his own production banner Just Yellow.-Personal life:...
, which won many awards , including Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
state government Nandi
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
award. The film has some good children songs penned by Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri is an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu Cinema.He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu...
and scored by K. Srinivas.
Plot
It is the story of two naughty kids who are orphaned in an accident and are forced to live with their new guardian, the strict disciplinarian and army man - their grandfather. They have never seen him before due to differences between their parents and the grandpa. They get to have a first hand experience of the reason for these differences.While the plot is sad and very sympathy evoking, the movie itself is very light hearted to a large extent, and is a continuous laugh riot. The children's performances are especially noteworthy.
How the grandpa and the children eventually warm up to each other, and the various troubles that the cook and other family members go through trying to raise the children make for a very interesting and fun viewing.
Cast
- Kavya ... Bunny (as Baby Kavya)
- Aditya Y.S. ... Sunny (as Master Aditya)
- SudhakarSudhakarSudhakar is a popular South Indian film comedian-actor. He acted more than 600 films in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Languages. He also produced several films in Telugu, including the super hit film Yamudiki Mogudu.- Background :...
... Seshagiri's son - Giri babuGiri BabuSeshagiri Rao Yerra, popularly known as Giri Babu, is a South Indian actor, who appeared in more than 700 movies. He also directed several Telugu movies...
... Seshagiri - Rohini HattangadiRohini HattangadiRohini Hattangadi is an Indian actress of film, theatre and television. She has won two Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and is the only Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Kasturba Gandhi in Gandhi...
... Rajeshwari Devi - Kota Srinivasa RaoKota Srinivasa RaoKota Srinivasa Rao is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.He was a theater artist with Rangasthalam for...
... Major Harishchandra Prasad - BrahmanandamBrahmanandamBrahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
... Gun ( House cook in Major's house ) - Heera RajagopalHeera RajagopalHeera Rajagopal is a former Indian film actress. She has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films.-Early life:Heera Rajagopal was born in Chennai. She graduated in Psychology from Women's Christian College, Chennai.-Career:...
... Anitha - Ramesh AravindRamesh AravindRamesh Aravind or Ramesh is a popular Kannada, Tamil and Telugu movie actor. He is considered one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema.-Early days:...
... Aravind - RallapalliRallapalliRallapalli is a village in Kambadur mandal of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.----Rallapalli is one of the Indian surnames.* Rallapalli Anantha Krishna Sharma, famous composer of Carnatic music, singer and writer....
... Gopal
Crew
- Production Company: Font Films
- Director/Writer/Art Direction: Gunnam Ganga Raju
- Original Music: K. Srinivas
- Camera: Rasool ElloreRasool ElloreRasool Ellore, also known as Rasool, is a popular Cinematographer, Director and writer in the Indian Film Industry. He is the brother-in-law of famous Tollywood personality S. Gopal Reddy....
- Editing: Mohan Rama Rao
- Lyrics: Sirivennela SitaramasastriSirivennela SitaramasastriSirivennela Sitaramasastri is an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu Cinema.He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu...
- Playback Singers: Ram Chakravarthi, DeepikaDeepikaDeepika, a Malayalam language newspaper, is one of the oldest newspapers published in India. Started in 1887, it is the oldest Malayalam newspaper now in circulation. Deepika publishes editions from Kottayam, Kochi, Kannur, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. It was controlled by the Syro...
, K. Srinivas, ManoMano (singer)Mano is an Indian playback singer. He sings in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.-Biography:Mano was born in a Muslim family and his original name is Nagoor Babu; he was rechristened Mano by Ilayaraja...
, M. M. Srilekha and Vishnukanth
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| I am a very good girl | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Deepika, Vishnukanth |
| Maa father O tiger | Mano Mano (singer) Mano is an Indian playback singer. He sings in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.-Biography:Mano was born in a Muslim family and his original name is Nagoor Babu; he was rechristened Mano by Ilayaraja... |
| Adagaalanundi oka doubtuni | Sri Sri Kommineni Sri Kommineni born as Kommineni Srinivasa Chakravarthi is an Indian Film composer and playback singer in Telugu cinema. He is the son of veteran Music composer Chakravarthi . He did his BE in industrial engineering from Manipal University.... , Deepika, Vishnukanth,Srilekha |
| Oho Vendi Vennela | Ram Chakravarthy, Srilekha, Vishnukanth |
| Sarele Vooruko pareshaanenduko | Sri |
| Yevadandi veedu Robinhood laa | Mano |
| Ek do teen, aage chal | Ravi |
Awards
- KavyaKavyaKavya refers to the Sanskrit literary style used by Indian court poets flourishing from the first half of the seventh century AD. This literary style is characterised by abundant usage of figures of speech, metaphors, similes, and hyperbole to create its emotional effects...
won the National Film Award for Best Child ArtistNational Film Award for Best Child ArtistThe National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*...
for her character in the film. - Best Child Artiste, Male (Master Aditya)
- Best Child Artiste, Female (Baby Kavya)
- Best Character Actor (Kota Srinivasa Rao)
- Best Screenplay (Gunnam Gangaraju)
- Best Director on Debut (Gunnam Gangaraju)
- Best Director (Gunnam Gangaraju)
- Second Best Film