''Chandrahas'' is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language social drama film directed by

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and starring Haranath Policherla with

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and

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in supporting roles. Krishna makes a special appearance as

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Plot

Five-hundred years ago, a Mysore queen gifted

(Krishna) a sword called Chandrahas. At present day, Sivaji (Harinath Policherla), a fifteen generation descendant of Sivaji and an archeologist, finds the sword but gets himself in trouble with his Muslim family friends and terrorists.

Cast

Production

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's father, made his debut into direction with this film. Haranath Policherla, producer of films like '' Paris Pranaya'' (2003; Kannada), ''Premayanamaha'' (2003), ''Alex'' (2005; also lead actor) and ''

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'' (2006), plays the lead role in the film in addition to producing the film. The director had scene a still from ''

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'' (1982) in which Krishna did a cameo as

and asked him to do the same role in this film.

plays the role of an emotional Muslim.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

. Datta wrote the lyrics for eight songs, one of which was in Hindi. The audio launch was held on 24 April 2007 at

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in Hyderabad. One song features Krishna.

Release and reception

The film was initially scheduled to release on 6 April 2007. The film was released on 29 June 2007, a crowded release date when '' Boys and Girls'', '' Bahumati'' and ''Aa Roje'' were released subsequently. Jeevi of ''

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'' wrote that "It is a badly made film with good music". A critic from ''Indiaglitz'' wrote that "But for Krishna's episode and the glamour of Astha Singhal, the film has nothing to talk about". A critic from '' Filmibeat'' wrote that "The only plus points that the film boasts of are Krishna's small role and Astha Singhal's glamour role".

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