M. Dharmaraju M.A.

<p>The film follows the rise of M. Dharmaraju, a shrewd man who transitions from a lazy individual to a powerful, corrupt politician. Initially assisting a politician (Satyanarayana), he wins a and becomes increasingly arrogant and ruthless. Dharmaraju’s son, Satyam, raised unknowingly about his father’s deeds, seeks revenge upon discovering the truth about Dharmaraju’s past. As Dharmaraju’s corrupt actions intensify, Satyam, now a police officer, challenges him, ultimately confronting his father and ending his reign by killing him. Ravi Raja Pinisetty forced me to play a small role in against my wishes. He firmly believed I had great potential as an actor, and because of him, I am now successful. Sometimes, life forces you to change direction against your will, but it will be beneficial in the long run. was directed by , who also wrote the screenplay. The film is a remake of the 1994 Tamil film . It was produced by Jonnada Ramana Murthy and presented by G. K. Reddy, the father of actor . , who appeared in a supporting role, wrote the dialogues for the film. , initially a writer, contributed to the comedy track in the film. Director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, seeking an actor with a distinct appearance described as “Dosakai Mokham” (cucumber face), cast Narayana, who was then working as a writer, after an assistant suggested his name. Although hesitant to act, Narayana accepted the role following Pinisetty’s encouragement. This marked his acting debut and became a defining moment, leading to his rise as one of Telugu cinema’s most celebrated comedians. The music for was composed by , with lyrics written by . Audio soundtrack was released on label. Source: was released on 11 November 1994. Mohan Babu’s performance as the title character received praise for his portrayal. However, the film failed at the box office.</p>