Vamsoddharakudu
2000 film

Vamsoddharakudu (transl. Heir) is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Sarath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Sakshi Shivanand, Krishnam Raju with music composed by Koti. It was produced by M. S. Reddy under the Gayatri Films banner. The film was not successful at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box offices.
Plot
Suryam is a gallant firing up in the office of a great industrialist, Rajagaru. An intense conflict arises when Suryam shoots Rajagaru, who is critical in the hospital. Following, Anand and Ashok, the vagabond sons of Rajagaru, bribe a wicked cop to finish apprehending Suryam. As per their steering, he stirs him to the remote area for an encounter. Nevertheless, Surya batters them, absconds into the forest and spins rearward. Sudarshan Rao, a malice brother-in-law of Rajagaru, predominates over his property and makes his sons puppets.
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