Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)

Major Chandrakanth is a 1993 Indian

Plot

Major Chandrakanth, a valiant and courageous soldier, was honored with the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in protecting foreign tourists from the deadly terrorist G.K. During this operation, his close friend Major Rajashekar suffered severe injuries. In his final moments, Chandrakanth made a promise to Rajashekar to unite his daughter Seeta with Chandrakanth's son Sivaji.

However, fate took an unexpected turn as Sivaji, influenced by circumstances, turned into a gangster. Teaming up with his friend Hema, he became involved with the notorious politician M.P. Gnaeswara Rao, known for committing atrocities with his five sons. In a twist of events, Sivaji unintentionally married Seeta while escaping from the police.

Meanwhile, Chandrakanth returned home and enjoyed a happy family life with his wife Savitri, daughters Dr. Bharathi and Jhansi, and son Sivaji. In the present, Chandrakanth confronted Gnaeswara Rao, engaging in a fierce battle. During a protest, when Chandrakanth was injured, Sivaji questioned his father, leading to a conversation about the country's glory that transformed Sivaji. He decided to leave his criminal profession, but Gnaeswara Rao disagreed and had him arrested by the police.

When Chandrakanth expressed his annoyance, Sivaji began narrating his past. He rescued Hema from a group of thugs, only to later discover her involvement in smuggling. Despite refusing to join her criminal activities, Sivaji's brother-in-law committed a fatal accident, leading him to reluctantly enter the world of crime to protect his family's honor.

Chandrakanth, initially unwilling to accept Sivaji's choices, eventually approved when he realized the noble cause behind Sivaji's actions. However, tragedy struck when Savitri was diagnosed with terminal blood cancer. Chandrakanth then encountered G.K and Gnaeswara Rao, leading to a confrontation where Hema lost her life. Chandrakanth exposed Gnaeswara Rao's crimes to the judiciary, but he manipulated the legal proceedings and escaped punishment.

Simultaneously, Savitri died, prompting Chandrakanth to take an oath to eradicate the anti-social elements. He rallied the public to revolt, while Sivaji gathered evidence against the criminals to present before the government. Learning of their plans, Gnaeswara Rao kidnapped Chandrakanth and his family. In a final act of sacrifice, Chandrakanth proved Gnaeswara Rao's treachery by giving his life for the country.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Music released on Lahari Music Company.^[2]

Reception

Sita of Sivaranjani magazine appreciated Rama Rao's performance, in addition of praising story and technical aspects of the film.^[3] On the other hand, Zamin Ryot critic Alluru Rahim gave a more mixed review about the story and screenplay but appreciated Rama Rao's zeal for acting in the film.^[4]

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