''Bharati'' (also known as ''Bharathi'') is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language children's film directed by R. S. Raju and starring Baby Sri Divya in the title role. The film won three

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after the monolithic ...

Cast

Production

This is the second film of director R. S. Raju after ''Nandini'' (2003). The film was shot in

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- Manali,

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and

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. According to the director, the film was made to influence students to become patriotic. The story was reportedly okayed by the

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.The film began shooting in early November. The film was scheduled to have a theatrical release in January of 2007.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. V. S. Raju and features the song "Nannu Kanna Nela Idi". The lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.

Awards

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(in

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) * Best Children Film - R. S. Raju *Best Director of Children Film - R. S. Raju *

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– Baby Sri Divya

References

{{Reflist 2006 films Indian children's films