''Boss'' is a 2006 Indian

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directed by V. N. Aditya and produced by D. Siva Prasad Reddy on Kamakshi Movies banner. The film stars

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and

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in lead roles. Music for the film was composed by

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and Harry Anand and cinematography for the film was handled by

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. The film was released on 27 September 2006 and was commercially unsuccessful. The film was dubbed into Malayalam with the same title and into Hindi as ''Yeh Kaisa Karz'' (2008).

Plot

SRK, a ruthless real estate contractor, uses muscle power to encroach on land and expand his business. His rival, Gopala Krishna (GK), the influential head of GK Constructions, dominates both the real estate sector and the underworld. Seeking a personal secretary, GK interviews several

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graduates but finds none suitable. He accidentally meets Anuradha (Anu) and hires her for the role. Though strict with his staff, GK also cares for them. During a business trip to

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, Anu and GK grow close, and she falls in love with him. However, before she can confess her feelings, she becomes involved in a minor issue that provokes GK’s anger, leading her to resign. As she serves her notice period, GK resumes his search for a secretary and hires Sruthi, unaware that she has been planted by SRK. Sruthi, desperate to free her father, Ramamurthy, from a false case, steals an important tender file but refuses to hand it over until SRK secures her father’s release. When SRK betrays her, she attempts to flee but is rescued by GK at Anu’s insistence. In the ensuing attack, Anu is injured but ensures the tender is submitted on time, saving GK from a major loss. As GK prepares to thank her, Anu confesses her love, only for him to reveal his past. He was married to Sanjana, who died in a

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shortly after their wedding. Though he has feelings for Anu, he refuses her love, unable to replace Sanjana. He also reveals that Sruthi was originally hired to assist Anu. Meanwhile, Sanjana’s mother, Sumitra, dies in Malaysia, and her husband, Viswanath, expresses her last wish—that GK marry Anu. Over time, GK realises his love for Anu. He returns to India, but SRK’s men attack him, leaving him injured. Despite this, he stops Anu’s wedding and unites with her.

Cast

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as Gopala Krishna / GK *

as Anuradha / Anu *

as Sruthi *

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as SRK *

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as Viswanath, Sanjana's father *

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as Abhay *

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as Sunil *

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as Nagarjunasagar *

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as Chari *

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as Rama Chandra Murthy * Chandra Mohan as Chandram *

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as Anuradha's father *

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as Narayana * Venu Madhav as Venu *

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as Raghu *

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* Malladi Raghava *

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* Chitti *

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as Sanjana's mother *

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* Lahari * Devisri * Ooma * Ooma Chowdary * Revathi * Ravali * Keerthi * Dolly *

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as Young GK * Baby Nishiptha as Young Anu *

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in item song Nachindhi Chesey *

as Sanjana (Guest appearance) * Nicolette Bird in item song Naa Kallu Vaale

Soundtrack

Music was composed by

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and Harry Anand. Audio soundtrack was released on

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. ''Hindi Songs'' - Lyrics: Nawab Arzoo * "Dil Kho Gaya, Haan" * "Jaane Jaa Dil Mera" * "Bin Tere Na Jeena" * "Hello Yaara Dil Dara" * "Chhaya Nasha Nasha" * "Jee Le Joel Pyaar" * "Chupke Se Chupke Se"

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0843327 2006 films 2000s Telugu-language films Indian romantic action films Films directed by V. N. Aditya 2000s romantic action films