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Vedam

  • 2010
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
9.3K
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Allu Arjun, Anushka Shetty, and Manoj Kumar Manchu in Vedam (2010)
Hyper linked story of 5 individuals and their hardships. Themes include poverty, crime, prostitution and terrorism.
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Stories of 5 people, an educated slum dweller, an aspiring rock star, an old villager, a prostitute and an ostracized Muslim man; all lead up to a night in a hospital filled with jeopardy.Stories of 5 people, an educated slum dweller, an aspiring rock star, an old villager, a prostitute and an ostracized Muslim man; all lead up to a night in a hospital filled with jeopardy.Stories of 5 people, an educated slum dweller, an aspiring rock star, an old villager, a prostitute and an ostracized Muslim man; all lead up to a night in a hospital filled with jeopardy.

  • Director
    • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
  • Writers
    • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
    • Gautam Siddhartha
  • Stars
    • Allu Arjun
    • Anushka Shetty
    • Manoj Kumar Manchu
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
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    • Director
      • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
    • Writers
      • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
      • Gautam Siddhartha
    • Stars
      • Allu Arjun
      • Anushka Shetty
      • Manoj Kumar Manchu
    • 29User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Allu Arjun
    Allu Arjun
    • Cable Raju
    Anushka Shetty
    Anushka Shetty
    • Saroja
    Manoj Kumar Manchu
    Manoj Kumar Manchu
    • Vivek Chakravarthy
    Manoj Bajpayee
    Manoj Bajpayee
    • Raheemuddin Qureshi
    • (as Manoj Bajpai)
    Nagayya
    • Ramulu
    Deeksha Seth
    Deeksha Seth
    • Pooja
    Lekha Washington
    Lekha Washington
    • Laasya
    Brahmanandam
    Brahmanandam
    • Bairagi
    Siya
    • Raheemuddin's Wife
    • (as Siya Gowtham)
    Satyam Rajesh
    Satyam Rajesh
      Ravi Prakash
      Ravi Prakash
      Krishna Murali Posani
      Krishna Murali Posani
      Pruthvi
      • Bullabbai
      Raghu Babu
      • Dappu Supani
      Joy Badlani
      Joy Badlani
      • Rehmath Ali
      Kallu Chidambaram
      Sammeta Gandhi
      Vajja Venkata Giridhar
      Vajja Venkata Giridhar
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      • Director
        • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
      • Writers
        • Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
        • Gautam Siddhartha
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      10bhargi-kool

      Wisdom Substance

      From the director of 'Gamyam', comes another meaningful story 'Vedham'. Audience in search of wisdom, your ultimate stop is here. Readers, if this review goes a little long, it is only that appreciation to this movie has no bounds. Krish has done a flawless job that will make the audience sit at the edge of the seat for most of the time.

      With this movie, Tollywood goes to the next level. The level from commercial cinema to meaningful cinema! Krish has already announced his arrival with 'Gamyam' and now he has cemented his place with 'Vedam'.

      The Characters

      'Vedam' is the story of 6 people. All the people involved are introduced individually. First in the list is Manchu Manoj as Vivek Chakravarthy who's introduced with a title as 'Rocking Star'. He is a rock star in the movie and a song showing him as a rock star appears soon after the title of the movie. He along with his girl friend Lasya (Lekha Washington) and their gang set up a rock band in Bangalore. They go to Hyderbad for a performance.

      Next is Nagayya as Ramulu, an old man from Lingampally, is introduced along with his daughter in law Saranya. They are illiterates who face serious financial problems. They are in debt to Patel who has Saranya's son captive. Only upon paying the debt, the son would be set free. The only solution is to sell a kidney of Saranya that takes the old man and his daughter in law to Hyderbad.

      Next scene is a 'basthi' (slum) in Jubilee hills, Hyderbad. Allu Arjun as 'Cable Raju' is introduced. He's educated yet works as a cable boy who doesn't pay his boss. He fakes his life as a rich brat and makes his filthy rich girl friend believe the same. He needs money to impress his girl friend.

      In this list of 6 people, the fifth in the line is Manoj Bajpai as Rahim Qureshi. A bitter past in a Hindu Muslim fight, his pregnant wife loses the foetus before birth. A small misunderstanding with a cop has him in a black list. He is a good man and a beloved husband yet in the bad books of the police.

      The last in the list is Anushka who's Saroja, a prostitute. She knows no other way of living. She along with her friend, 'Karpooram', a eunuch, wants to get out of the prostitute house they work for. They want to set up on their own.

      The Plot

      This is a classic movie that will go in to history no doubt! IndiaGlitz appreciates the director, Krish for making such a meaningful movie. Only a gist is given and nothing more. After the introduction of all characters, the plot takes place on 31st night. Every character is associated with Hyderbad. This one night is life changing for all the 6 persons and the people associated with them.

      Parallel to the lives of these 6 people, a gang of terrorists plot a plan to massacre innocent citizens in the name of 'Jihad'. How these people are related and how the others in the hospital, who are held as hostages by the terrorists, are saved, forms the terrific remainder of this paramount story.

      The hero of the movie…

      The screenplay and it is the hero! The introduction of all characters is done one by one. It is a simple yet powerful screenplay. The characterization of all characters is sketched carefully in such a way that the script is not dominated. Given the images of Allu Arjun and Manchu Manoj, the script emerges greater.

      'Vedam' Dialogues are exemplary and compliment the screenplay.

      The screenplay is crisp thanks to the editor Sravan. The way the story is narrated by Krish is just amazing and any word above that will go to him. No lag in script and that is one sign of a classy movie maker. Kudos to him and his editor!

      The next important technician is the cinematographer VS Gnana Sekhar. His camera has captured all those intense scenes excellently particularly a few scenes on the highway when Manoj and his band are on their way to Hyderbad from Bangalore.

      M M Keeravani's music and rerecording are remarkable. Looks like he saves his best for the best! Elegant work from the veteran, his music is definitely an asset.

      Performances

      Starting from the order of appearance in the movie- Manoj as an actor will cherish the character he has portrayed in 'Vedam' all through his career. He has been shown as an intelligent guy who has an ambition. Manoj has pulled of a decent job. Interestingly when his name appeared in the titles, his character was described as special appearance as subscript.

      Allu Arjun as a cable guy would equally feel happy to have bagged such a role. His screen presence is a little more than Manoj, his character demands it. Allu Arjun has evolved as an actor yet his expressions could be better. In fact Manchu Manoj and Allu Arjun come on the screen together only for a few seconds and that too in the climax.

      Manoj Bajpai has brought out a terrific performance and his performance is the pick of the lot. Anushka has done a decent job. All other actors have done a great job but a lame member of the audience would feel there were too many characters involved yet the script emerges winner.

      Reiterating the point that Krish has taken Tollywood to the next level, his 'Vedam' is a genesis that other film makers will start to contemplate about. He has touched every aspect of life be it religion or money and carefully conveyed a message about good living. This movie is a clear winner and any rating will only be too less. Hats off Radha Krishna!
      8psarjun

      Great! and a Classic to be added to your DVD Collection.

      The film initially begs for freshness but as it hits the second hour it touches you, draws you into their purgatory, their ups and downs. Wow!! Its a Very Good Movie and a Lot of new point of view. The Director is here to stay, he proved earlier in Gamyam itself and now he put a signature in the History of Telugu and Indian Film Industry. What a Movie!! Can be matched with any Great movies in India such as Maniratnam's or Sekhar Kummals or Adoor Gopalakrishnan etc..

      Allu Arjun dominates the film with his flawless work. In the second part of the film, his expressions are splendid, especially when he tries to steal money at the hospital, while going to pay for the tickets and his scenes with a small child whose smile he chose to overlook in a hurry to fulfill his desire. Manoj Bajpai: Needless to say about him. Needless to talk about him, He always delivers what is expected. Anushka is simply natural and yes pretty too. and Manoj: Well Done, He can be proud enough to be a Part of such a Beautiful and Meaning full movie.

      Vedam – the format in which it has been told was never done before in Telugu cinema.

      Dialogues are the asset of this movie and Allu Arjun is the face and soul of this movie. The way his character develops is amazing. Career best performance.

      It is really a daring step by any producer or director to do such a film especially with a commercial hero like Arjun and glamorous star Anushka, besides Manchu Manoj.
      9seshu-vv-755-10518

      VEDAM is one of the best movies I ever watched, which makes clear what LIFE is !!

      I was really surprised to see the lead actors giving such a great performance. Hats off to them Arjun & Manoj. Both should be appreciated coming forward for such a fantastic film. Krish made a wonderful second flick after Gamyam. He dealt the subject very neatly and precisely. Nothing is more and nothing is less.

      After coming out of the theater I felt watching whole of the life in it. Thanks to Krish for presenting such a great film.

      If you want to watch a good film, Watch VEDAM. Feel the LIFE.

      Believe me you will miss something if you don't watch this movie!!

      My rating would be 9/10
      10Uppalapati-Akarshchowdha

      Iam Speechless......

      One of the greatest movies in Telugu industry A MUST Watch! all the characters fitted perfectly. Screenplay is too good. Overall: Awesome It completely reveals today's world.I love this movie.Allu Arjun acting is too too good.Like normal BalaKrishna or Pavan,the villain sends an army hero beats them up heroine falls in love then a lousy song,NO this movie is not like that completely different.You gotta love this movie once you watch it.If you are sensitive You may even cry.Once you watch the may u WILL Be SPEECHLESS.so go now get your tickets.Watch the movie till you get the message and don't just sit there, get the message and try to follow it.
      10ha-08209

      Powerful Cinema

      A social experimental movie with certain characters of different classes of people and the life changing moment which is a beautiful writing from Krish Jagarlamudi

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      • Trivia
        Allu Arjun (male lead) did not take remuneration for doing this film and composed, sung and choreographed a song for himself.
      • Alternate versions
        The Hindi dubbed version has narration by Sanket Mhatre who also dubbed for Allu Arjun.
      • Connections
        Remade as Vaanam (2011)

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      • Release date
        • June 4, 2010 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Telugu
      • Also known as
        • Откровение
      • Production companies
        • Arka Mediaworks
        • Goldmines Telefilms
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        2 hours 15 minutes
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