''Vachina Vaadu Suryudu'' () is a 2002 Indian

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-language

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directed by Mandava Gopala Krishna and starring Lakshmana Swamy,

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, Rahul, Lahari,

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and

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while

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and Suresh make guest appearances. The film was released to mixed reviews.

Cast

Production

The film's theme showcases human values, and was shot in six villages in

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. Some scenes featuring Rahul and Lahari were shot at a temple in Lakshmapur.

Release and reception

The film was released on 9 August 2002 coinciding with Quit India Movement.

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of ''

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'' wrote that "Lakshmana Swamy, the man behind this show, appears to have the leanings of a committed filmmaker". A critic from ''Full Hyderabad'' wrote that "The movie has so-so social communiqué, but otherwise collapses under its own stupefying lack of common sense". The film was one of several films from 2002 that were eligible for

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in 2003.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title Indian action films 2000s Telugu-language films 2000s Indian films