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| name = Killer
| name = Killer
| image = Killer (1992 film).jpg
| image = Killer (1992 film).jpg
| caption = Poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Fazil (Indian filmmaker)|Fazil]]
| director = [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]
| producer = [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]]
| producer = [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]]
| writer = [[Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry|Jandhyala]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| screenplay = Fazil<br />[[Jandhyala]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| screenplay = Fazil
| story = Fazil
| story = Fazil
| starring = [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]]<br />[[Nagma]]
| starring = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]<br />[[Nagma]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Ananda Kuttan<br />Rajendranath
| cinematography = Ananda Kuttan<br />Rajendranath
| editing = T. R. Shekhar
| editing = T. R. Shekhar
| studio = Jagapathi Art pictures
| studio = Jagapathi Art Pictures
| distributor = [[Annapurna Studios]]
| distributor = [[Annapurna Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1992|1|10}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1992|1|10}}
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'''''Killer''''' is a 1992 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action thriller film]], written and directed by [[Fazil (Indian filmmaker)|Fazil]], produced by [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]] under his Jagapathi Art Pictures banner. It stars [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]], [[Nagma]] and the music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The film was also dubbed into Tamil as ''Easwar'' and into Hindi as ''Sabse Bada Mawali'', released in 1996.
'''''Killer''''' is a 1992 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action thriller]] film written and directed by [[Fazil (Indian filmmaker)|Fazil]] and produced by [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]] under his company Jagapathi Art Pictures. It stars [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Nagma]]. The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The movie commences with a tense scene: goons relentlessly pursue a pregnant woman. Amidst the chaos, Mary, a compassionate nurse, aids her, and a boy named Eeswar is born. Evading the pursuing goons, Mary manages to escape with the newborn, while tragically, the pregnant woman succumbs to the goons' brutality.
Movie starts with goons chasing a pregnant. Mary (Annapurna), a nurse helps her and a boy Eeswar (Nagarjuna) is born. As goons finds her location, Mary escapes with the child and pregnant woman is killed by the goons. Mary takes the child to her house despite having 2 sons and raises him along with them. A girl(Nancy) is born to mary after a while and Eeswar comes to know that Mary is not his biological mother. Due to financial problems,Mary sends Eeswar to an orphanage. Eeswar faces a lot of struggles in the orphanage and becomes an adamant guy who bashes people for money. In that same course, he bashes a police officer. Meanwhile, he gets into a fight with BhupatiRaja's(Vijaykumar) goons. BhupatiRaja knowing about Eeswar offers a huge amount of money to kill Malavika(Sharada) and Sneha (Baby Shamili) at a time within 15 days who live in Hyderabad. Eeswar visits Mary and give her some money for her treatment and medicines. Mary asks Eeswar about the source of money and warns him not to involve in any illegal activities. Eeswar goes to Hyderabad and fails to kill Malavika and sneha. Meanwhile, he notices Priya entering Malavika's building and falls in love with her. He follows Priya in order to enter Malavika's house. So Eeswar manipulates Priya's family as PremKrishna who is a foreign return. He manipulates Priya and makes her fall for him. Priya reveals that Malavika is her mother's dearest friend so she has to accept Prem as her fiancé. Meanwhile, Priya discusses her love with Malavika and takes Prem to Malavika's house. Malavika meets Prem, talks with him and likes him. Malavika invites Prem for lunch. Prem tries to kill them but narrowly escapes from getting caught. Meanwhile, BhupatiRaja's son Banerjee(Banerjee), meets Eeswar and hands him over a flower bouquet which has bomb fixed to it and instructs him that it should be exploded by 6:30&nbsp;p.m. Eeswar goes to sneha and hands over the bouquet to her. Meanwhile, Malavika reveals that she is gonna handover all her assets to the orphanage as BhupatiRaja (Malavika's cousin) is trying to kill them. She also reveals that her husband (Giribabu) was appointed as chairman to stop the religious conflicts caused because of BhupatiRaja who wants to become a leader by bringing down the Government. Malavika's husband prepares a file against BhupatiRaja to handover to home minister. BhupatiRaja warns Malavika to retrn that file to him. But Malavika's husband handsover that file and a case is booked against BhupatiRaja who is confirmed as accused by the court and sentences him a 12-year jail. Knowing that BhupatiRaja kills Malavika's husband, Eeswar's father and mother (Malavika's brother and sister in law). As sneha (Daughter of Malavika's brother) is the only heiress of the property, BhupatiRaja wants to kill both Malavika and sneha. Knowing this Eeswar grows a soft corner over them and drops the thought of killing them. Knowing this Bhpati Raja kidnaps Eeswar's sister and warns him that he would only leave her if he brings sneha. Leaving with no option, eeswar kidnaps sneha and takes him to BhupatiRaja. Knowng this Malavika goes to Eeswar's house and threatens Mary. Mary reveals that Eeswar's father is Prasad. Malavika realises that Eeswar is none other than her brother's son. Eeswar fights with goons and saves his sister and sneha. Finally Malavika and Eeswar and reunited and Malavika tells the truth that he is her Nephew.

Despite having two sons of her own, Mary takes Eeswar into her home, raising him alongside her biological children. Over time, Mary gives birth to another child, Nancy, and it is only then that Eeswar discovers Mary is not his biological mother. Faced with financial difficulties, Mary is compelled to send Eeswar to an orphanage, where he grapples with numerous challenges, transforming into a resilient individual who resorts to physical confrontations for financial gain.

During this tumultuous journey, Eeswar clashes with a police officer and subsequently finds himself entangled in a skirmish with Bhupati Raja's henchmen. Learning about Eeswar's capabilities, Bhupati Raja offers a substantial sum to eliminate Malavika and Sneha, two individuals residing in Hyderabad, within a tight 15-day timeframe.

Before embarking on this perilous mission, Eeswar visits Mary, providing her with funds for medical treatment. Mary, curious about the source of the money, cautions Eeswar against engaging in any illicit activities. Undeterred, Eeswar heads to Hyderabad, where his attempt to carry out the assassination fails. However, amidst his mission, he becomes enamored with Priya, who is linked to Malavika's household.

To get closer to Priya, Eeswar adopts a false identity as Prem Krishna, a foreign returnee, manipulating Priya and kindling a romantic connection with her. When Priya discloses her association with Malavika, Eeswar leverages this information to orchestrate a meeting with Malavika, who, unaware of Eeswar's true intentions, becomes fond of him.

As the plot thickens, Bhupati Raja's sinister plans escalate. Eeswar finds himself entrusted with a dangerous task: delivering a booby-trapped bouquet to Sneha. Simultaneously, Malavika reveals her intention to donate her assets to an orphanage, a decision prompted by the threats posed by Bhupati Raja, who harbors political ambitions.

The narrative takes a dark turn as Bhupati Raja's treacherous actions unfold. Malavika's husband, determined to expose Bhupati Raja's misdeeds, becomes a target and eventually falls victim to the antagonist's deadly schemes. Faced with impending danger, Eeswar, who learns of his familial connection to Malavika, undergoes a transformation, abandoning his mission to protect Malavika and Sneha.

Bhupati Raja retaliates by kidnapping Eeswar's sister, coercing him to bring Sneha to save her. Cornered and left with no alternative, Eeswar kidnaps Sneha and presents her to Bhupati Raja. The tension escalates as Malavika intervenes, confronting Mary to unveil the truth.

In a climactic confrontation, Eeswar battles the goons, rescuing his sister and Sneha. The truth unfolds as Malavika and Eeswar are finally reunited, with Malavika revealing the familial bond that exists between them—Eeswar is her nephew, the son of her late brother. The intricacies of the plot converge, bringing the characters full circle in a poignant resolution.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
* [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]] as Prem Krishna / Eeswar Prasad
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] as Prem Krishna / Eeswar Prasad: Ravidra Prasad and Lalitha's son; Malvika, Kavindra Prasad and Geeta's nephew; Sneha's cousin
* [[Nagma]] as Priya
* [[Nagma]] as Priya Eeswar Prasad love-interest
* [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] as Malavika
* [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] as Malavika; Ravindra and Kavindra's sister; Eeshwar Prasad and Sneha's Aunt
* [[Baby Shamili]] as Sneha Kavindra Prasad and Geeta's daughter; Malavika, Ravindra Prasad and Lalitha's niece; Eeswar's cousin
* [[Vijayakumar (actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Bhupathi Raja
* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Bhupathi Raja
* [[Allu Rama Lingaiah|Allu Ramalingaiyah]] as Priya's grandfather
* [[Allu Rama Lingaiah|Allu Ramalingaiyah]] as Priya's grandfather
* [[Nirmalamma]] as Priya's grandmother
* [[Brahmanandam]] as S. I. Brahmanandam
* [[Brahmanandam]] as S. I. Brahmanandam
* [[Ahuti Prasad]] as Raja
* [[Ahuti Prasad]] as Raja
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* [[Nirmalamma]] as Priya's grandmother
* [[Nirmalamma]] as Priya's grandmother
* [[Shamili|Baby Shamili]] as Sneha
* [[Shamili|Baby Shamili]] as Sneha
* [[Thalapathy Dinesh]] as Inspector Mohan
{{colend}}
{{colend}}

==Production==
Director Fazil originally planned to make the film in [[Malayalam]] language with [[Mohanlal]] as lead. However, Mohanlal, who was frequently appearing in films catering family audience at that time, declined the dark-themed film. Hence, Fazil decided to do that in Telugu and cast Nagarjuna in the lead role, making necessary changes to the screenplay.<ref name="AsianetNews">{{cite news |date=10 November 2023 |title=സീരിയല്‍ കില്ലറാ'കാൻ തയ്യാറാകാതിരുന്ന മോഹൻലാല്‍, ഇതോ കാരണം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/mohanlal-rejected-fazils-killer-film-before-hrk-s3vzfu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110070017/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/mohanlal-rejected-fazils-killer-film-before-hrk-s3vzfu |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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| artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| artist = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cover =
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1990
| released = 1990
| recorded =
| recorded =
| genre = Soundtrack
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 32:05
| length = 32:05
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| label = LEO Audio
| producer =
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Aswamedham (1992 film)|Aswamedham]]
| prev_title = [[Aswamedham (1992 film)|Aswamedham]]
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}}
}}


The music for the film was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] with lyrics by [[Veturi Sundararama Murthy]]. It was released by LEO Audio company. All songs are hit tracks. Especially "Priya Priyathama" song was biggest hit of the year
The music for the film was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] with lyrics by [[Veturi]]. It was released by LEO Audio company.
{{track listing
{{tracklist
| collapsed = no
| all_music =
| all_music =
| total_length = 32:05
| total_length = 32:05
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| length2 = 4:53
| length2 = 4:53
| title3 = Sindhura Puvvu(Duet)
| title3 = Sindhura Puvvu(Duet)
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[S. Janaki]]
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length3 = 4:57
| length3 = 4:57
| title4 = Ukkiri Bikkiri
| title4 = Ukkiri Bikkiri
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[K. S. Chithra|K.S.Chithra]]
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|K.S.Chithra]]
| length4 = 5:02
| length4 = 5:02
| title5 = Oh Rabbi Endabba
| title5 = Oh Rabbi Endabba
| extra5 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[S. Janaki]]
| extra5 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length5 = 4:50
| length5 = 4:50
| title6 = Rambalake Ramju
| title6 = Rambalake Ramju
| extra6 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[K. S. Chithra|K.S.Chithra]]
| extra6 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|K.S.Chithra]]
| length6 = 5:13
| length6 = 5:13
| all_writing =
| all_writing =
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| length10 =
}}
}}

==Release==
''Killer'' was a commercial success at the box office, which ran for more than 100 days in theatres.<ref name="AsianetNews"/> The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Eashwar'' in October 1992.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=1992-10-09 |title=The saviour |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19921009&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=7 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 10:08, 14 July 2024

Killer
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFazil
Screenplay byFazil
Jandhyala (dialogues)
Story byFazil
Produced byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
StarringNagarjuna
Nagma
CinematographyAnanda Kuttan
Rajendranath
Edited byT. R. Shekhar
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Jagapathi Art Pictures
Distributed byAnnapurna Studios
Release date
  • 10 January 1992 (1992-01-10)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Killer is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Fazil and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under his company Jagapathi Art Pictures. It stars Nagarjuna and Nagma. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Plot

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The movie commences with a tense scene: goons relentlessly pursue a pregnant woman. Amidst the chaos, Mary, a compassionate nurse, aids her, and a boy named Eeswar is born. Evading the pursuing goons, Mary manages to escape with the newborn, while tragically, the pregnant woman succumbs to the goons' brutality.

Despite having two sons of her own, Mary takes Eeswar into her home, raising him alongside her biological children. Over time, Mary gives birth to another child, Nancy, and it is only then that Eeswar discovers Mary is not his biological mother. Faced with financial difficulties, Mary is compelled to send Eeswar to an orphanage, where he grapples with numerous challenges, transforming into a resilient individual who resorts to physical confrontations for financial gain.

During this tumultuous journey, Eeswar clashes with a police officer and subsequently finds himself entangled in a skirmish with Bhupati Raja's henchmen. Learning about Eeswar's capabilities, Bhupati Raja offers a substantial sum to eliminate Malavika and Sneha, two individuals residing in Hyderabad, within a tight 15-day timeframe.

Before embarking on this perilous mission, Eeswar visits Mary, providing her with funds for medical treatment. Mary, curious about the source of the money, cautions Eeswar against engaging in any illicit activities. Undeterred, Eeswar heads to Hyderabad, where his attempt to carry out the assassination fails. However, amidst his mission, he becomes enamored with Priya, who is linked to Malavika's household.

To get closer to Priya, Eeswar adopts a false identity as Prem Krishna, a foreign returnee, manipulating Priya and kindling a romantic connection with her. When Priya discloses her association with Malavika, Eeswar leverages this information to orchestrate a meeting with Malavika, who, unaware of Eeswar's true intentions, becomes fond of him.

As the plot thickens, Bhupati Raja's sinister plans escalate. Eeswar finds himself entrusted with a dangerous task: delivering a booby-trapped bouquet to Sneha. Simultaneously, Malavika reveals her intention to donate her assets to an orphanage, a decision prompted by the threats posed by Bhupati Raja, who harbors political ambitions.

The narrative takes a dark turn as Bhupati Raja's treacherous actions unfold. Malavika's husband, determined to expose Bhupati Raja's misdeeds, becomes a target and eventually falls victim to the antagonist's deadly schemes. Faced with impending danger, Eeswar, who learns of his familial connection to Malavika, undergoes a transformation, abandoning his mission to protect Malavika and Sneha.

Bhupati Raja retaliates by kidnapping Eeswar's sister, coercing him to bring Sneha to save her. Cornered and left with no alternative, Eeswar kidnaps Sneha and presents her to Bhupati Raja. The tension escalates as Malavika intervenes, confronting Mary to unveil the truth.

In a climactic confrontation, Eeswar battles the goons, rescuing his sister and Sneha. The truth unfolds as Malavika and Eeswar are finally reunited, with Malavika revealing the familial bond that exists between them—Eeswar is her nephew, the son of her late brother. The intricacies of the plot converge, bringing the characters full circle in a poignant resolution.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

Director Fazil originally planned to make the film in Malayalam language with Mohanlal as lead. However, Mohanlal, who was frequently appearing in films catering family audience at that time, declined the dark-themed film. Hence, Fazil decided to do that in Telugu and cast Nagarjuna in the lead role, making necessary changes to the screenplay.[1]

Soundtrack

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Killer
Film score by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released1990
GenreSoundtrack
Length32:05
LabelLEO Audio
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Aswamedham
(1992) 		Killer
(1992) 		Dharma Kshetram
(1992)

The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Veturi. It was released by LEO Audio company.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Priya Priyathama"Mano, K.S.Chithra5:09
2."Piliche Kuhu Kuhu"S. Janaki4:53
3."Sindhura Puvvu(Duet)"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:57
4."Ukkiri Bikkiri"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S.Chithra5:02
5."Oh Rabbi Endabba"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:50
6."Rambalake Ramju"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S.Chithra5:13
Total length:32:05

Release

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Killer was a commercial success at the box office, which ran for more than 100 days in theatres.[1] The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Eashwar in October 1992.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "സീരിയല്‍ കില്ലറാ'കാൻ തയ്യാറാകാതിരുന്ന മോഹൻലാല്‍, ഇതോ കാരണം". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  2. ^ Mannath, Malini (9 October 1992). "The saviour". The Indian Express. p. 7 – via Google News Archive.
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