Samajavaragamana is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Ram Abbaraju and written by Bhanu Bogavarapu. It was produced by Rajesh Danda under the banner of AK Entertainments and Hasya Movies. The film has a talented cast including Sri Vishnu, Reba Monica John, Naresh, Srikanth Iyengar, Vanela Kishore, Sudarshan and Devi Prasad.
The film was released on June 29, 2023, and quickly received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Audiences appreciated the actors’ performances and the film’s engaging blend of comedy and drama. Samajavaragamana was not only a hit with the critics but also performed very well at the box office, making it a commercial success. The movie’s entertaining story and strong cast made it a standout in Telugu cinema for the year.
Samajavaragamana Brief Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ram Abbaraju |
| Screenplay by | Ram Abbaraju |
| Dialogues by | Nandu Savirigana |
| Story by | Bhanu Bogavarapu |
| Produced by | Razesh Danda, Anil Sunkara (presenter) |
| Starring | Sree Vishnu, Reba Monica John |
| Cinematography | Raam Reddy |
| Edited by | Chota K. Prasad |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
| Production companies | AK Entertainments, Hasya Movies |
| Release date | 29 June 2023 |
| Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Box office | est. ₹50 crore |
Samajavaragamana Starring Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Sree Vishnu | Bala Subramanyam “Balu” |
| Reba Monica John | Sarayu, Balu’s love interest |
| Naresh | Uma Maheswara Rao, Balu’s father |
| Pramodini | Uma Maheswara Rao’s wife and Balu’s mother |
| Keyuri | Vaishnavi “Vyshu”, Uma Maheswara Rao’s daughter and Balu’s sister |
| Sudharshan | Box Office Baadshah, Balu’s friend |
| Srikanth Iyyengar | Rama Krishna, Sarayu’s uncle-turned-father and Prabhavati’s brother |
| Vennela Kishore | Kula Sekhar, Sarayu’s cousin |
| Raghu Babu | Bala Saraswathi, Tuition teacher |
| Rajeev Kanakala | Sarayu’s biological father and Prabhavati’s husband |
| Priya | Maheswari, Uma Maheswara Rao’s sister, Madhunandan’s mother and Balu’s aunt |
| Goparaju Vijay | Prabhakar, Maheswari’s husband and Madhunandan’s father |
| Keshav Deepak | Uma Maheswara Rao’s brother and Balu’s uncle |
| Tenali Shakuntala | Uma Maheswara Rao’s mother and Balu’s grandmother |
| Devi Prasad | Murali Krishna, Rama Krishna’s first brother, Sarayu’s uncle and Sindhu’s father |
| Meena Vasu | Meena, Murali Krishna’s wife and Sindhu’s mother |
| Subhash | Jaya Krishna, Rama Krishna’s second brother and Sarayu’s uncle |
| Satya Krishnan | Jaya Krishna’s wife |
| Gemini Suresh | Chinni Krishna, Rama Krishna’s third brother and Sarayu’s uncle |
| Kashvi | Sindhu, Murali Krishna and Meena’s daughter, Madhunandan’s fiancée and Sarayu’s cousin |
| Kaushik Rachapudi | Madhunandan, Sindhu’s fiancée, Prabhakar and Maheshwari’s son and Balu’s cousin |
| Gayatri Bhargavi | Prabhavati, Sarayu’s biological mother and Rama Krishna’s sister |
| Goparaju Ramana | Marriage Registrar Clerk |
Samajavaragamana Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Day/Region | Collection (in crore Rs) |
|---|---|
| First day total | 30.1 |
| USA | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | 1.35 |
| Worldwide (first day) | 2.15 |
| Seventh day Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | 1.10 |
| Seventh day worldwide | 1.35 |
| Total in Telugu states | 12.15 |
| Total in shares | 23.1 |
| Total worldwide (reported) | 16.9 |
| Total in shares (reported) | 34.5 |
- India Net Collection ₹ 19.32 Cr
- Worldwide Collection ₹ 32 Cr
- Overseas Collection ₹ 9.35 Cr
- India Gross Collection ₹ 22.65 Cr
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Samajavaragamana Storyline, Review and More
Story:
Bala Subramaniam, popularly known as Balu (played by Sri Vishnu), works as a ticket seller in a popular movie theatre in Hyderabad. His father, Uma Maheshwara Rao (Naresh), is trying to complete his college degree and meets Sarayu (Reba Monica John) during an exam. Sarayu later becomes a paying guest in Uma’s house and falls in love with Balu, who usually sees all girls like sisters. Eventually, Balu falls in love with her too. However, he learns a shocking secret about Sarayu’s family. The rest of the story focuses on how Balu handles this situation.
Plus Points:
Director Ram Abbaraju has delivered another good comedy drama after his hit Vivaha Bhojanambu. His story, especially in the first half, is interesting without any boring moments.
Sri Vishnu is once again in a comedy role and acts effortlessly. His comic timing is spot on, making his funny dialogues and emotional dialogues stand out.
Reba Monica John is surprisingly good. Unlike the usual comedy films where heroines have limited roles, she shines in both funny and emotional scenes and impresses with her dancing. Naresh Vijaya Krishna shows his talent again, playing an older student who is trying to complete his degree. His looks and expressions are funny. Srikanth Iyengar does well in his role, and Vennela Kishore, though in a small role, makes everyone laugh whenever he appears. The other actors do well in their characters. Sri Vishnu’s spontaneous dialogues and monologue scenes are funny.
Going to watch #Samajavaragamana along with my family today amidst the lovely audience❤️
— Sree Vishnu (@sreevishnuoffl) July 8, 2023
See you at the theatre 😉 pic.twitter.com/6QgobibBeq
Minus Points:
The story is interesting, but the second half seems a bit dragged. The director could have improved the screenplay in the later part. The first half moves at a good pace and keeps the audience engaged. Some of the key characters are underutilized. For instance, comedian Sudarshan could have had more scenes to bring out more laughs. Rajeev Kanakala’s character also needed better development. The scenes with Srikanth Iyengar become repetitive, making their relationship conversations seem monotonous. The director wanted Samajavaragamana to be a fun family film, which is fine, but the emotional scenes, especially the climax, should have been presented better. The climax feels a bit forced and unnatural.
The songs are forgettable, only a few of them are great, while the rest are easily forgotten once the film ends.
Technical Aspects:
Director Ram Abbaraju has done a good job, but the film could have been better with a better screenplay.
Ram Reddy’s cinematography is good, and Gopi Sundar’s music enhances some scenes. Editor Chota K Prasad has done a good job, but the film could have been more enjoyable by cutting out some repetitive scenes in the second half. The production values are good, which shows the effort of the makers.
Congratulations to the team of #Samajavaragamana Movie . A proper telugu family entertainer after a long time . Enjoyed the movie till the end . Well written & neatly handled by the Director @RamAbbaraju @sreevishnuoffl rocked the show . Truly happy for him . Great support by…
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) July 5, 2023
