Movie spotlight
Chanda
The movie is about Kariya (Vijay) who grows up the hard way, is a black, has a good appetite for food, drinks arrack and sleeps well. However, one thing he would not stand is insult to his mother and if that happens it brings out the beast in him. Trouble begins when Kariya hits one of the local men in the village for abusing his mother and he happens to be the family of a don in the village and in another scuffle two more from the don household get beaten up. The don’s daughter Swapna (Shuba Punj) is impressed by the valour of Kariya and expresses her love to him and Kariya with his naïve nature does not understand what love is. Swapna then changes this rock hard man into a man of feelings and sensitivity and when things are heading towards a marriage Swapna shocks Kariya by saying she did this to avenge the insult done to her family. Kariya reacts in an equally harsh manner and though he walks out he is unable to suppress his feelings.
Insights
Plot Summary
Chanda is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Harish Shankar. The story revolves around a young man who gets embroiled in a dangerous conflict due to his love for a woman. He must navigate through treacherous situations and confront powerful enemies to protect himself and his loved ones.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of the lead actors and the action sequences, while others criticized the screenplay and the predictability of the plot. It was a commercial failure at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the lead actor's energetic performance.
Criticism for a weak and convoluted plot.
Disappointment with the film's technical aspects and direction.
Google audience: Information not available for Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial debut of Harish Shankar in Telugu cinema before he went on to direct successful films like 'Gabbar Singh' and 'Duvvada Jagannadham'.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources