''Rajababu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Muppalaneni Siva. A remake of the 2003 Malayalam film ''

Balettan ''Balettan'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by V. M. Vinu, written by T. A. Shahid, and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, along with Devayani, Nedumudi Venu, Harisree Ashokan, Riyaz Kh ...

'', the films stars Rajasekhar and

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in her Telugu debut.

Plot

The film follows Rajababu who learns that he has a second family after his father, Dasaradharamaiah, dies. The problems that ensue after Rajababu meets his second family form the rest of the story.

Cast

Production

Following his previous films, Rajasekar opted for a remake with this film.

Soundtrack

Music by S. A. Rajkumar, who collaborated with Rajasekar for two other films.

Reception

A critic from ''

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'' opined that "The film is a family drama though the director fails to elevate the hero's image in this film and the entire narration becomes boring.". A critic from ''

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'' stated that "On the whole, it is a boring affair". A critic from ''Full Hyderabad'' said that "Avoid this one at all costs". Jeevi of ''

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'' gave the film a more favourable review and wrote that "On a whole, ''Rajababu'' is much better than the films Raja Sekhar dished out in the recent past". Writing for ''

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'', Griddaluru Gopalrao called the film slow-placed, adding the director dragged the screenplay by adding scenes catering to the actor's image.

References

External links

* {{Muppalaneni Shiva 2006 films 2006 drama films Indian drama films 2000s Telugu-language films Films directed by Muppalaneni Shiva Films scored by S. A. Rajkumar Telugu remakes of Malayalam films