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{{short description|2013 Telugu crime comedy film directed by Sudheer Varma}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Swamy Ra Ra
| name = Swamy Ra Ra
| image = Swamy Ra Ra poster.jpg
| image = Swamy Ra Ra poster.jpg
| caption =
| caption = Swamy Ra Ra poster
| director = Sudhir Varma
| director = [[Sudheer Varma]]
| producer = Chakri Chigurupati
| producer = Chakri Chigurupati
| writer =
| writer = Sudheer Varma
| starring = [[Nikhil Siddharth]]<br />[[Swathi Reddy]]
| narrater =
| music = [[Sunny M.R.]]
| story = Sudhir Varma
| starring = [[Nikhil Siddharth]] <br />[[Swati Reddy]]
| music = Sunny M.R.
| cinematography = Richard Prasad
| cinematography = Richard Prasad
| editing = Kartika Srinivas<ref name =" Movie Review "/>
| editing = [[Karthika Srinivas]]<ref name =" Movie Review "/>
| studio =Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments
| studio = [[Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments]]
| distributor =Cinema5 <small> (US) </small><ref name=" US by Cinema5"/>
| distributor = Cinema5 <small> (US) </small><ref name=" US by Cinema5"/>
| released ={{Film date|2013|3|23}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|3|23}}
| runtime =120 minutes <ref name=" US by Cinema5"/>
| runtime = 120 minutes<ref name=" US by Cinema5"/>
| country = India
| country = [[India]]
| language = Telugu
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR}}3 to 4 crores<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cinejosh.com/telugu-movie-news/27339/ians-reveals-naayak-no1-with-60-cr.html|title= 'IANS' Reveals 'Naayak' No.1 with 60 Cr.|publisher= cinejosh.com | date= Apr 7,2013| accessdate= January 5, 2014 }}</ref>
| budget = {{INR|3–4 crore}}<ref name="news18.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/southern-films-fail-to-impress-at-the-box-office-602896.html | title=Southern films fail to impress at the box-office | date=14 April 2013 | access-date=16 August 2022 | archive-date=16 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816170838/https://www.news18.com/news/india/southern-films-fail-to-impress-at-the-box-office-602896.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|9 crores}}<ref name="news18.com"/>
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}}

'''''Swamy Ra Ra''''' is a 2013 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film directed by debutant Sudhir Varma and produced by Chakri Chirugupati under Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments. It stars [[Nikhil Siddharth]] and [[Swati Reddy]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/83807.html|title= Nikhil, Swathi in Swamy Ra Ra|publisher= indiaglitz.com |date= July 16, 2012|accessdate= February 5, 2013 <!-- at 7:10 AM IST --> }}</ref> [[Nara Rohit]] gave voice over in the beginning of the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofap.com/cinema/nara-rohit-s-voice-over-in-swamy-ra-ra.html|title= Nara Rohit's voice over in Swamy Ra Ra| publisher= timesofap.com|accessdate= March 12, 2013 }}</ref> It was released on 23 March 2013<ref name =" Movie Review "/> and was declared a hit at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-raa-raa-clicks-at-b-o-news-telugu-nd2rOAfgajc.html|title= Swamy Raa Raa clicks at B.O| publisher= sify.com | date= March 28, 2013|accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-idol-for-auction.html|title = Swamy Ra Ra Idol for Auction | publisher= timesofap.com |accessdate= April 3, 2013 }}</ref>
'''''Swamy Ra Ra''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[crime comedy film]] written and directed by [[Sudheer Varma]] in his directorial debut and produced by Chakri Chigurupati under [[Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments]]. It stars [[Nikhil Siddharth]] and [[Swathi Reddy]] while [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]], [[Pooja Ramachandran]] and [[Ravi Babu]] play supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/83807.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814223513/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/83807.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 August 2012 |title=Nikhil, Swathi in Swamy Ra Ra |website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=16 July 2012 |accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> In the film, Surya, along with his pickpocket friends are chased by a dangerous goon as he wants to deliver a stolen golden [[Vinayaka]] idol to a minister.

The film was released on 23 March 2013,<ref name =" Movie Review "/> and became a [[sleeper hit]] at [[box office]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-raa-raa-clicks-at-b-o-news-telugu-nd2rOAfgajc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402113825/http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-raa-raa-clicks-at-b-o-news-telugu-nd2rOAfgajc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 April 2013 |title=Swamy Raa Raa clicks at B.O |website=[[Sify]] |date=28 March 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Swamy Ra Ra Idol for Auction|url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-idol-for-auction.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229160044/http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-idol-for-auction.html|archive-date=2014-12-29|accessdate=3 April 2013|website=|publisher=timesofap.com}}</ref> It was considered as one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]]''<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade {{!}} Film Companion|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017163531/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 October 2019|access-date=2021-06-26|website=www.filmcompanion.in|language=en}}</ref> and was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Jamboo Savari (film)|Jamboo Savari]]'' (2014).


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{long plot|date=July 2023}}
A Gold Vinayaka Idol of value of nearly {{INR}}100 million in the International Market is stolen by the temple priest (Vishvesh) of the [[Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple]] with the help of a Security Guard. The Idol, which actually belongs to the newly found treasure of the Temple is sold to a mysterious person who dies after his car meets with an accident. A kid takes the Idol from the ground and presents it to his friend who in turn presents it to her father. That man sells this Idol to a Goldsmith at [[Alappuzha]] of [[Kerala]] for {{INR}}6,000. That Goldsmith sells it to another rich man at [[Mangalore]] of [[Karnataka]] for {{INR}}37,000. He in turn sells it to another rich man at [[Shimoga]] of Karnataka for {{INR}}1,90,000. This idol is sold to another rich man at [[Bellary]] of Karnataka for {{INR}}0.5 million. Th idol is sold to a millionaire at Thiruchanur of Tamil Nadu for 2 million which in turn is sold at [[Madurai]] for 6 million which reaches to a Trader at [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] for a value of {{INR}}11 million.
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A gold [[Vinayaka]] idol worth nearly {{INRConvert|10|c}} is stolen by its residing priest of the [[Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple]] with the help of a security guard. The idol, which actually is part of the newly found temple treasure, is sold to a mysterious person who dies in a car accident. A kid takes the idol from the ground and presents it to his friend. That man sells this idol to a goldsmith in [[Alappuzha]] in [[Kerala]] for {{INRConvert|6000}}. The goldsmith sells it to a rich man in [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]] for {{INR|37,000}}. He, in turn, sells it to another rich man in [[Shimoga]] for {{INRConvert|190000|}}. This idol is sold to another rich man in [[Bellary]] for {{INR|50,000}}. The idol is sold to a millionaire in [[Tamil Nadu]] for {{INRConvert|2|l}} which in turn is sold in [[Madurai]] for {{INRConvert|6|l}}, which reaches a Trader in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] for {{INRConvert|11|l}}.


The story then shifts to four lives Surya ([[Nikhil Siddharth]]), Bhanu (Pooja Ramachandran), Ravi (Sathya) and Swati ([[Swati Reddy]]). While Surya, Bhanu, Ravi are pick pocketers who rob people together, Swati is a Journalist whose parents left for USA for a short duration. Swati buys a Yellow color Vespa vehicle which is stolen by Surya while being chased by a person as Surya and Ravi rob him. After giving complaint to the Police, Swati finds Surya riding her Vehicle. Surya, after being stopped by Swati, represents himself as a Software Engineer working at HP who bought this vehicle from a Third party. Surya and Swati become friends and Surya later introduces Bhanu and Ravi to Swati as his colleagues in HP. Mean while Giri (Ravi Varma) goes to buy the Idol from the Trader on behalf of Durga Prasad ([[Ravi Babu]]), a criminal whose obligation is to deliver the Idol to a Minister in order to get exonerated from all his cases and joining politics. Giri kills the Trader, takes the Idol and goes to Durga's house and gives him the money he sent for and tells that the trader was dead and the Idol is missing.
Surya, Bhanu, Ravi are pickpocketers who rob people together. Swati is a news reporter whose parents are in the [[United States|US]] on a short trip. Swati buys a yellow colour [[Vespa]] which is stolen by Surya while being chased by a person as Surya and Ravi rob him. After filing a complaint at the police station, Swati finds Surya riding her vehicle. Surya, after being stopped by Swati, claims to be a [[software engineer]] working at [[Hewlett-Packard|HP]] who bought this vehicle from a third party. Surya and Swati become friends and Surya later introduces Bhanu and Ravi to Swati as his colleagues in HP. Meanwhile, Giri goes to buy the idol from the Trader on behalf of gangster Durga Prasad whose obligation is to deliver the idol to a [[Minister (government)|minister]] in order to get exonerated from all criminal cases and join politics. Giri kills the Trader, where he takes the idol, goes to Durga's house and gives him the money he sent for and tells that the trader was dead and the idol is missing.


Later Durga gives the same Money Bag to his personal Lawyer and finds Blood Stains on the Bag. He sends his henchmen to trace Giri and get the Idol from him. However Giri keeps the Idol in the Hand Bag of Swati when he hits Surya and Swati when they were riding their Vespa vehicle and notes the vehicle number. At Swati's home, Chotu, a kid who is a friend of Surya, steals the Idol from her hand bag and gives it to Surya. Surya along with Bhanu and Ravi approaches Shankar ([[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]) via Jogi (Praveen), who is entitled for a commission of 10% of the sale price. Shankar decides to sell it for {{INR}}50 million but Ravi foolishly reveals in a hurry that they are lucky to get {{INR}}0.5 million. They go to Swati's house that night and celebrate terming salary hike as the reason. Next morning Durga goes to Swati's home, searches her handbag, kills Giri in front of them and demands them to tell the whereabouts of the Idol. During the Journey to Shankar's house, two professional killers (Jogi Krishnam Raju and Jogi Naidu) threaten them to vacate the car as they are in a hurry to escape from the police. At this point the trio and Swati flee away to Swati's friend Dolly's house.
Later, Durga gives the same bag to his personal lawyer and finds blood stains on the bag. He sends his henchmen to trace Giri and get the idol from him. However, Giri keeps the idol in Swati's handbag when he runs into her and notes her Vespa's [[Vehicle registration plate|vehicle number]]. At Swati's home, Surya's acquaintance Chotu steals the idol from her handbag and gives it to Surya. Surya along with Bhanu and Ravi approaches Shankar via Jogi, who is entitled to a commission of 10% of the sale price. Shankar decides to buy it for {{INR}}5 crore, but Ravi foolishly reveals in a hurry that they are lucky to get {{INR}}5 lakhs. They leave for Swati's house that night and celebrate [[Wage|terming salary]] hike as the reason. The next morning, Durga goes to Swati's house and searches her handbag, where he kills Giri in front of them and demands the whereabouts of the idol. While travelling to Shankar's house, two professional killers threaten them to vacate the car as they are in a hurry to escape from the cops.


Shankar sells the Idol to two Africans (Alex and Elves) who approached Shankar via Jogi. There one of the African gets tempted after he sees Vijji (Shravanthi), a close person of Shankar. Jogi is insulted by Shankar by denying to give his commission after the African party left away. Jogi is humiliated by this and calls the trio to meet him the next hour. There Jogi asks Surya to get Shankar's purse before he reaches the place of Consignment where the price would be transferred by showing a 10 Dollars note given by the African Duo. If the note is brought, it would be shared among the trio and Jogi in equal ratio. The trio successfully get his purse without his knowledge and tear the note into two equal halves, one with Surya and one with Jogi. Surya then comes to know that Swati is kidnapped by Durga and he requires the Idol in an hour in order to set Swati free. Thus Surya calls Shankar and comes to know by him that the Idol is in Novotel after he gave his half note. Jogi then calls Shankar to bring {{INR}}50 million if he needs the other half to Novotel. Meanwhile Vijji seduces the African, ties his hands with a tight shirt and gets the locker code and flees away with the Idol. Surya after trashing the other in the same way comes to know about the Locker code, goes to the room only to find an empty locker and being chased by the African Duo with Guns in their hands.
At this point, the trio and Swati flee to Swati's friend Dolly's house. Shankar sells the idol to two [[Nigerian]] thugs who approached Shankar via Jogi. One of the thugs lusts after Shankar's aide Vijji. Jogi is insulted by Shankar by denying to give his commission after the Nigerians leave. Jogi calls the trio and asks Surya to get Shankar's purse before he reaches the place of consignment where the price would be paid by showing a {{INRConvert|10|}} note given by the Nigerian thug duo as [[hawala]]. If the note is brought, it would be shared among the trio and Jogi in equal ratio. The trio successfully snatches Shankar's purse without his knowledge and tear the note into two halves, one with Surya and other with Jogi. Surya learns that Swati is kidnapped by Durga, who demands the idol to set Swati free. Surya calls Shankar and learns from him that the idol is in [[Novotel]] after he gave his half note. Jogi then calls Shankar to bring {{INRConvert|5|c}} in exchange for the other half to Novotel.


At the cellar of Novotel Shankar gets his half note and shows the {{INR}}50 million cash in a bag. In no time the trio, ignorant of the presence of the bag in the car, get into it along with Vijji and go away. Shankar chases them in his car, Jogi chases them in his friend's car, the African Duo chase them in a car which they get by threatening the owner of it to vacate. Bhanu snatches the Idol from Vijji and leaves her away on the road. Surya is summoned by Durga to Dog House to give the Idol and take Swati away. The cars of Surya, Shankar, Jogi, African Duo, Minister reach there and all of them enter the Dog House. The Professional Killers, who robbed Durga's car in the past are employed by the Minister to kill Durga, reach there and wait outside for the right time. Here, Surya is aimed by Shankar by a Gun who inturn is aimed by Jogi with a Gun. Jogi is aimed by the African Duo who are inturn aimed by Durga. Durga is aimed by a Gangster who inturn is aimed by Durga's henchman. The Minister who enters at this point is aimed by Shankar with his second gun, forming a nearly completed circle.
Meanwhile, Vijji succeeds in seducing the Nigerian thug, allowing her to tie him up and gets the [[Combination lock|locker code]] and flees with the idol. Surya learns about the locker code, goes to the room only to find an empty locker and being chased by the armed Nigerian thugs. In the hotel's cellar, Shankar gets his half note and shows the {{INR}}5 crore cash in a bag. In no time the trio, ignorant of the presence of the bag in the car, get into the car along with Vijji and leave. Shankar chases them in his car, Jogi chases them in his friend's car, the Nigerians hijacks a car and chase them. Bhanu snatches the idol from Vijji and abandons her on the road. Surya is summoned by Durga to [[Dog House]] to give the idol and take Swati away. The cars of Surya, Shankar, Jogi, the Nigerian thugs and the minister reach there and all of them enter the Dog House. The professional killers, who robbed Durga's car in the past are employed by the minister to kill Durga, reach there and wait outside for the right time.


The killers enter the room and in a chaos, every one is killed except the trio, Swati, Durga and one of the Africans. The African and Durga shoot each other fatally and the trio along with Swati flee away with the Idol. In the journey to home, Swati declares her love for Surya to her mother in his presence. Meanwhile the tyre gets punctured and the trio get down to check the tyre. But in the car's Decklid they find the bag containing {{INR}}50 million. The trio jump in joy while Swati is ignorant of this and remains normal. The Idol is sent back to Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and the film ends with Surya trying to secure a job in HP before Swati's parents reach Hyderabad.
A [[mexican standoff]] ensues with Shankar aiming at Surya, who in turn is aimed by Jogi with a gun. Jogi is aimed at by the Nigerian thugs, who are in turn aimed by Durga. Durga is aimed by a gangster, who in turn is aimed at by Durga's henchman. The minister who enters at this point is aimed by Shankar with his second gun, forming a nearly completed circle. The killers entered the room and in chaos, everyone is killed except the trio, Swati, Durga and one of the Nigerian thugs. The Nigerian thugs and Durga shoot each other fatally while the trio along with Swati flee with the idol. On the way home, Swati declares her love for Surya to her mother in his presence. The tire gets punctured and the trio gets down to check the tire, but in the car's decklid, they find the bag containing the money. The trio jump in joy while Swati is ignorant of this and remains normal. The idol is sent back to Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple while Surya tries to secure a job in HP before Swati's parents return.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Pooja Ramachandran]] as Bhanu
* [[Pooja Ramachandran]] as Bhanu
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as Shankar
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as Shankar
* Ravi Varma as Giri
* [[Ravi Varma Adduri|Ravi Varma]] as Giri
* Praveen as Jogi
* [[Praveen (actor)|Praveen]] as Jogi
* Sathya as Ravi
* [[Satya (Telugu actor)|Satya]] as Ravi
* Bhanu
* Bhanu
* Jogi Krishnam Raju
* Jogi Krishnam Raju
* Jogi Naidu
* Jogi Naidu
* Master Sathwik as Chotu
* Master Sathwik as Chotu
* Murali Krishna
* Samanth as viwer
* [[Nara Rohit]] (narrator)<ref>{{cite web|title=Nara Rohit's voice over in Swamy Ra Ra|url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/nara-rohit-s-voice-over-in-swamy-ra-ra.html|accessdate=12 March 2013|publisher=timesofap.com|archive-date=1 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401090320/http://timesofap.com/cinema/nara-rohit-s-voice-over-in-swamy-ra-ra.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Crew==
* '''Director''': Sudhir Varma
* '''Producer''': Chakri Chigurupati
* '''Music''': Sunny M.R.
* '''Cinematography''': Richard Prasad
* '''Editing''': Kartika Srinivas
* '''Lyrics''': Krishna Chaitanya & Srimani
* '''Art''': Nagendra
* '''Fights''': Venkat


==Production==
==Production==
This is the second film from Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments.<ref name="US by Cinema5">{{cite web |date=12 March 2013 |title='Swamy Ra Ra' in the US by Cinema5 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/91721.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315110651/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/91721.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 March 2013 |accessdate=13 March 2013 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
This is the second film from Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments.<ref name=" US by Cinema5"/>


===Casting===
===Casting===
Nikhil plays the role of a pick-pocketer in this film.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ragalahari.com/news/15509/swamy-ra-ra-in-final-phase-of-shooting.aspx|title= Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd| publisher= ragalahari.com |date= December 5, 2012 |accessdate= January 28, 2013 <!-- at 12:54 PM IST --> }}</ref> Nikhil mentioned in his [[Twitter]] that he is excited to work with actor Ravi Babu, who is playing a crucial role in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ragalahari.com/news/14655/young-hero-nikhil-excited-to-work-with-ravi-babu.aspx |title= Young hero Nikhil excited to work with Ravi Babu | publisher= ragalahari.com |date= August 18, 2012 |accessdate= January 28, 2013 <!-- at 12:02 pM IST --> }}</ref>
Nikhil plays the role of a pick-pocketer in this film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/15509/swamy-ra-ra-in-final-phase-of-shooting.aspx |title=Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd |publisher=ragalahari.com |date=5 December 2012 |accessdate=28 January 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215095922/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/15509/swamy-ra-ra-in-final-phase-of-shooting.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Nikhil mentioned in his [[Twitter]] that he is excited to work with actor Ravi Babu, who is playing a crucial role in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/14655/young-hero-nikhil-excited-to-work-with-ravi-babu.aspx |title=Young hero Nikhil excited to work with Ravi Babu |publisher=ragalahari.com |date=18 August 2012 |accessdate=28 January 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215100908/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/14655/young-hero-nikhil-excited-to-work-with-ravi-babu.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
The film started its regular shooting on July 16, 2012 at Attapur in Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/14378/nikhil-swathis-swamy-ra-ra.aspx |title=Nikhil-Swathi's Swamy Ra Ra| publisher= ragalahari.com |date= July 15, 2012 |accessdate= January 28, 2013 <!-- at 11:21 AM IST --> }}</ref> The 1st schedule of the film was completed on August 7, 2012 in the surroundings of Hyderabad. The 2nd schedule started on August 22 and was completed on September 7, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ragalahari.com/news/14711/swamy-ra-ra-in-2nd-schedule.aspx|title= Swamy Ra Ra in 2nd schedule| publisher= ragalahari.com |date= August 24, 2012 |accessdate= January 28, 2013 <!-- at 12:24 PM IST --> }}</ref> A schedule was started in the surroundings of Hyderabad on September 23, 2012 it was continued to October 6, 2012. A 20 day schedule started on October 14, 2012. Some key scenes and songs were shot in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ragalahari.com/news/14939/swamy-ra-ra-shooting-progresses-in-hyd.aspx|title= Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd| publisher= ragalahari.com |date= September 23, 2012 |accessdate= January 28, 2013 <!-- at 12:38 PM IST --> }}</ref>
The film started its regular shooting on 16 July 2012 at Attapur in Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/14378/nikhil-swathis-swamy-ra-ra.aspx |title=Nikhil-Swathi's Swamy Ra Ra |publisher=ragalahari.com |date=15 July 2012 |accessdate=28 January 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215100414/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/14378/nikhil-swathis-swamy-ra-ra.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> The 1st schedule of the film was completed on 7 August 2012 in the surroundings of Hyderabad. The 2nd schedule started on 22 August and was completed on 7 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/14711/swamy-ra-ra-in-2nd-schedule.aspx |title=Swamy Ra Ra in 2nd schedule |publisher=ragalahari.com |date=24 August 2012 |accessdate=28 January 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215095917/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/14711/swamy-ra-ra-in-2nd-schedule.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> A schedule was started in the surroundings of Hyderabad on 23 September 2012 it was continued to 6 October 2012. A 20-day schedule started on 14 October 2012. Some key scenes and songs were shot in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ragalahari.com/news/14939/swamy-ra-ra-shooting-progresses-in-hyd.aspx |title=Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd |publisher=ragalahari.com |date=23 September 2012 |accessdate=28 January 2013 |archive-date=15 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215100913/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/14939/swamy-ra-ra-shooting-progresses-in-hyd.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Swamy Ra Ra
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Sunny M.R.]]
| cover =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2013|1|23}}
| recorded = 2012–2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Saregama]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.in.com/music/album/swamy-ra-ra-telugu-96186.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207081021/http://www.in.com/music/album/swamy-ra-ra-telugu-96186.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2013 |title=Swamy Ra Ra (telugu) SONGS |publisher=in.com |accessdate=14 February 2013}}</ref>
| producer =
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Uyyala Jampala]]
| next_year = 2013
}}


===Launch===
===Launch===
The audio was launched on January 23, 2013 at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad. It was attended by [[Nani (telugu actor)|Nani]], [[Srinivas Avasarala]], [[Allari Naresh]], [[Manoj Manchu]], [[Nara Rohit]], [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Regina Cassandra|Regina]], [[Nandini Reddy]], [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] and BVSN Prasad.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.supergoodmovies.com/53532/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-audio-release-news-details|title = 'Swamy Ra Ra' Audio Release| publisher= supergoodmovies.com |date= Jan 24, 2013 |accessdate= February 14, 2013 <!-- at 9:56 AM --> }}</ref>
The audio was launched on 23 January 2013 at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad. It was attended by [[Nani (telugu actor)|Nani]], [[Srinivas Avasarala]], [[Allari Naresh]], [[Manoj Manchu]], [[Nara Rohit]], [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Regina Cassandra|Regina]], [[Nandini Reddy]], [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] and BVSN Prasad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/53532/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-audio-release-news-details |title='Swamy Ra Ra' Audio Release |publisher=supergoodmovies.com |date=24 January 2013 |accessdate=14 February 2013 |archive-date=1 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301212917/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/53532/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-audio-release-news-details |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Track List===
===Track list===
The film's music was composed by Sunny M.R. Musicperk.com rated the album 8/10, quoting "A fresh waft of cool music! Experimental Magic with simplicity".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.musicperk.com/swamy-ra-ra/|title= Swamy ra ra | publisher= musicperk.com|date=February 26, 2013 |accessdate= February 28, 2013 }}</ref>
The film's music was composed by [[Sunny M.R.]] Musicperk.com rated the album 8/10, quoting "A fresh waft of cool music! Experimental Magic with simplicity".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.musicperk.com/swamy-ra-ra/ |title=Swamy ra ra |publisher=musicperk.com |date=26 February 2013 |accessdate=28 February 2013 |archive-date=28 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228140113/http://www.musicperk.com/swamy-ra-ra/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


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==Release==
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The film was given 'U/A' certificate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-movie-gets-u-a-certificate.html |title=Swamy Ra Ra movie gets 'U/A' certificate |publisher=timesofap.com |accessdate=20 March 2013 |archive-date=19 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219191946/http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-movie-gets-u-a-certificate.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released on 23 March 2013.<ref name="Movie Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/55256/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-movie-review-details |title=Swamy Ra Ra Movie Review |publisher=supergoodmovies.com |date=23 March 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013 |archive-date=27 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327022130/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/55256/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-movie-review-details |url-status=live }}</ref> Cinema5, a subsidiary of [[TV5 (India)|TV5]], distributed the film in the [[United States]].<ref name="US by Cinema5" />
| extra1 = Shefali Alvares
| length1 = 04:02


== Reception ==
| title2 = Yo Yo Yo Memu Antha
''Swamy Ra Ra'' received positive reviews from critics.
| extra2 = [[Nikhil Siddharth]], [[Swati Reddy]]
| length2 = 03:30


Jeevi of [[Idlebrain.com|''Idlebrain'']] gave 3.25 out of 5 stars and wrote ''Swamy Ra Ra'' is a class crime comedy. And you can watch it.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/swamyrara.html |title=Sswamy Ra Ra Movie Review |publisher=idlebrain.com |accessdate=29 March 2013 |archive-date=25 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325042543/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/swamyrara.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Oneindia'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and states that Nikhil's action is one of the biggest plus points for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/reviews/2013/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-106027.html |title=Swamy Ra Ra – Movie Review |publisher=entertainment.oneindia.in |date=23 March 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013 |archive-date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513130210/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/reviews/2013/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-106027.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote ''Swamy Ra Ra'' has many positives to talk about: stylized narration, some interesting sequences and the superb music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-ra-ra-fails-to-fly-high-review-telugu-15024166.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330133221/http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-ra-ra-fails-to-fly-high-review-telugu-15024166.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 March 2013 |title=Swamy Ra Ra fails to fly high |website=[[Sify]] |accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> Karthik Pasupulate of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated it all you feel like you seen some cinema and not some mish mashed formula package.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/movie-reviews/Swamy-Ra-Ra/movie-review/19149553.cms |title=Swamy Ra Ra |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=23 March 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013 |archive-date=28 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328012124/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/movie-reviews/Swamy-Ra-Ra/movie-review/19149553.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The film will pick-pocket your brain and you'll most probably end up feeling richer, if not a millionaire."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/swamy-ra-ra-crime-and-comedy-went-up-the-hill/article4541390.ece |title=Swamy Ra Ra: Crime and comedy went up the hill |publisher=thehindu.com |date=23 March 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013 |archive-date=26 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326173407/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/swamy-ra-ra-crime-and-comedy-went-up-the-hill/article4541390.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| extra3 = [[Arijit Singh]]
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==Distribution==
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Cinema5, a subsidiary of TV5 news is bringing ''Swamy Ra Ra'' to US cinema halls.<ref name=" US by Cinema5">{{cite web |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/91721.html|title= 'Swamy Ra Ra' in the US by Cinema5| publisher= indiaglitz.com|date= March 12, 2013 |accessdate= March 13, 2013 }}</ref>

==Release==
The movie was given 'U/A' certificate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-movie-gets-u-a-certificate.html|title= Swamy Ra Ra movie gets 'U/A' certificate| publisher= timesofap.com |accessdate= March 20, 2013 }}</ref> It was released on 23 March 2013.<ref name="Movie Review">{{cite web |url= http://www.supergoodmovies.com/55256/tollywood/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-movie-review-details |title= Swamy Ra Ra Movie Review |publisher= supergoodmovies.com |date= March 23, 2013|accessdate= March 29, 2013}}</ref>


===Reception===
== Legacy ==
After the success of the film, Nikhil Siddharth and Swathi Reddy starred in ''[[Karthikeya (film)|Karthikeya]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/quest-for-the-unexpected/article6092739.ece| title = Quest for the unexpected - The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 8 June 2014| access-date = 16 September 2020| archive-date = 12 June 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140612015546/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/quest-for-the-unexpected/article6092739.ece| url-status = live}}</ref>
The movie bagged positive reviews from critics. Times of AP gave a review stating 3/5 and stated that Nikhil Siddharth has good timing for comedy dialogues and improve his expressions. Swathi has created an impact on the audience with her energy and cute expressions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review.html|title=Sswamy Ra Ra Movie Review| publisher= timesofap.com |accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref> Jeevi of idlebrain.com rated the movie 3.25/5 stated that ''Swamy Ra Ra'' is a class crime comedy. And you can watch it.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/swamyrara.html|title=Sswamy Ra Ra Movie Review| publisher= idlebrain.com |accessdate= March 29, 2013}}</ref> Oneindia.com rated the movie 3/5 stating that Nikhil's action is one of the biggest plus point's for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/reviews/2013/swamy-ra-ra-movie-review-106027.html|title=Swamy Ra Ra - Movie Review| publisher= entertainment.oneindia.in |date= March 23, 2013|accessdate= March 29, 2013}}</ref> IndiaGlitz gave a review stating ''Swamy Ra Ra'' is a rehash of already-seen loot-and-scoot films with nothing unpredictable in store.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/16367.html|title= Swamy Ra Ra Movie Review | publisher= indiaglitz.com |date= March 23, 2013|accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref> sify.com gave a review of rating 3/5 stating ''Swamy Ra Ra'' has many positives to talk about: stylized narration, some interesting sequences and the superb music.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/swamy-ra-ra-fails-to-fly-high-review-telugu-15024166.html|title= Swamy Ra Ra fails to fly high | publisher= sify.com |accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref> Karthik Pasupulate of The Times of India gave rating 3.5/5 and stated it all you feel like you seen some cinema and not some mish mashed formula package.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/movie-reviews/Swamy-Ra-Ra/movie-review/19149553.cms|title= Swamy Ra Ra| publisher= timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date= March 23, 2013 |accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref> The hindu.com stated that "The film will pick-pocket your brain and you'll most probably end up feeling richer, if not a millionaire."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/swamy-ra-ra-crime-and-comedy-went-up-the-hill/article4541390.ece|title= Swamy Ra Ra: Crime and comedy went up the hill| publisher= thehindu.com|date= March 23, 2013 |accessdate= March 29, 2013 }}</ref> filmgola.com's ''Critic Pulse'' rating is 3.06/5 based on 32 critic reviews and their ''Public Pulse'' is 91%.<ref>[http:// filmgola.com/movie/swamy-ra-ra filmgola.com]</ref>


==References==
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Swamy Ra Ra
Swamy Ra Ra poster
Directed bySudheer Varma
Written bySudheer Varma
Produced byChakri Chigurupati
StarringNikhil Siddharth
Swathi Reddy
CinematographyRichard Prasad
Edited byKarthika Srinivas[1]
Music bySunny M.R.
Production
company
Distributed byCinema5 (US) [2]
Release date
  • 23 March 2013 (2013-03-23)
Running time
120 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹3–4 crore[3]
Box office₹9 crores[3]

Swamy Ra Ra is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film written and directed by Sudheer Varma in his directorial debut and produced by Chakri Chigurupati under Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments. It stars Nikhil Siddharth and Swathi Reddy while Satya, Pooja Ramachandran and Ravi Babu play supporting roles.[4] In the film, Surya, along with his pickpocket friends are chased by a dangerous goon as he wants to deliver a stolen golden Vinayaka idol to a minister.

The film was released on 23 March 2013,[1] and became a sleeper hit at box office.[5][6] It was considered as one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade" by Film Companion[7] and was remade in Kannada as Jamboo Savari (2014).

Plot

[edit]

A gold Vinayaka idol worth nearly ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) is stolen by its residing priest of the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple with the help of a security guard. The idol, which actually is part of the newly found temple treasure, is sold to a mysterious person who dies in a car accident. A kid takes the idol from the ground and presents it to his friend. That man sells this idol to a goldsmith in Alappuzha in Kerala for ₹6,000 (US$70). The goldsmith sells it to a rich man in Mangalore, Karnataka for ₹37,000. He, in turn, sells it to another rich man in Shimoga for ₹190,000 (US$2,200). This idol is sold to another rich man in Bellary for ₹50,000. The idol is sold to a millionaire in Tamil Nadu for ₹2 lakh (US$2,300) which in turn is sold in Madurai for ₹6 lakh (US$7,000), which reaches a Trader in Hyderabad for ₹11 lakh (US$13,000).

Surya, Bhanu, Ravi are pickpocketers who rob people together. Swati is a news reporter whose parents are in the US on a short trip. Swati buys a yellow colour Vespa which is stolen by Surya while being chased by a person as Surya and Ravi rob him. After filing a complaint at the police station, Swati finds Surya riding her vehicle. Surya, after being stopped by Swati, claims to be a software engineer working at HP who bought this vehicle from a third party. Surya and Swati become friends and Surya later introduces Bhanu and Ravi to Swati as his colleagues in HP. Meanwhile, Giri goes to buy the idol from the Trader on behalf of gangster Durga Prasad whose obligation is to deliver the idol to a minister in order to get exonerated from all criminal cases and join politics. Giri kills the Trader, where he takes the idol, goes to Durga's house and gives him the money he sent for and tells that the trader was dead and the idol is missing.

Later, Durga gives the same bag to his personal lawyer and finds blood stains on the bag. He sends his henchmen to trace Giri and get the idol from him. However, Giri keeps the idol in Swati's handbag when he runs into her and notes her Vespa's vehicle number. At Swati's home, Surya's acquaintance Chotu steals the idol from her handbag and gives it to Surya. Surya along with Bhanu and Ravi approaches Shankar via Jogi, who is entitled to a commission of 10% of the sale price. Shankar decides to buy it for ₹5 crore, but Ravi foolishly reveals in a hurry that they are lucky to get ₹5 lakhs. They leave for Swati's house that night and celebrate terming salary hike as the reason. The next morning, Durga goes to Swati's house and searches her handbag, where he kills Giri in front of them and demands the whereabouts of the idol. While travelling to Shankar's house, two professional killers threaten them to vacate the car as they are in a hurry to escape from the cops.

At this point, the trio and Swati flee to Swati's friend Dolly's house. Shankar sells the idol to two Nigerian thugs who approached Shankar via Jogi. One of the thugs lusts after Shankar's aide Vijji. Jogi is insulted by Shankar by denying to give his commission after the Nigerians leave. Jogi calls the trio and asks Surya to get Shankar's purse before he reaches the place of consignment where the price would be paid by showing a ₹10 (12¢ US) note given by the Nigerian thug duo as hawala. If the note is brought, it would be shared among the trio and Jogi in equal ratio. The trio successfully snatches Shankar's purse without his knowledge and tear the note into two halves, one with Surya and other with Jogi. Surya learns that Swati is kidnapped by Durga, who demands the idol to set Swati free. Surya calls Shankar and learns from him that the idol is in Novotel after he gave his half note. Jogi then calls Shankar to bring ₹5 crore (US$590,000) in exchange for the other half to Novotel.

Meanwhile, Vijji succeeds in seducing the Nigerian thug, allowing her to tie him up and gets the locker code and flees with the idol. Surya learns about the locker code, goes to the room only to find an empty locker and being chased by the armed Nigerian thugs. In the hotel's cellar, Shankar gets his half note and shows the ₹5 crore cash in a bag. In no time the trio, ignorant of the presence of the bag in the car, get into the car along with Vijji and leave. Shankar chases them in his car, Jogi chases them in his friend's car, the Nigerians hijacks a car and chase them. Bhanu snatches the idol from Vijji and abandons her on the road. Surya is summoned by Durga to Dog House to give the idol and take Swati away. The cars of Surya, Shankar, Jogi, the Nigerian thugs and the minister reach there and all of them enter the Dog House. The professional killers, who robbed Durga's car in the past are employed by the minister to kill Durga, reach there and wait outside for the right time.

A mexican standoff ensues with Shankar aiming at Surya, who in turn is aimed by Jogi with a gun. Jogi is aimed at by the Nigerian thugs, who are in turn aimed by Durga. Durga is aimed by a gangster, who in turn is aimed at by Durga's henchman. The minister who enters at this point is aimed by Shankar with his second gun, forming a nearly completed circle. The killers entered the room and in chaos, everyone is killed except the trio, Swati, Durga and one of the Nigerian thugs. The Nigerian thugs and Durga shoot each other fatally while the trio along with Swati flee with the idol. On the way home, Swati declares her love for Surya to her mother in his presence. The tire gets punctured and the trio gets down to check the tire, but in the car's decklid, they find the bag containing the money. The trio jump in joy while Swati is ignorant of this and remains normal. The idol is sent back to Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple while Surya tries to secure a job in HP before Swati's parents return.

Cast

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Production

[edit]

This is the second film from Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments.[2]

Casting

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Nikhil plays the role of a pick-pocketer in this film.[9] Nikhil mentioned in his Twitter that he is excited to work with actor Ravi Babu, who is playing a crucial role in the film.[10]

Filming

[edit]

The film started its regular shooting on 16 July 2012 at Attapur in Hyderabad.[11] The 1st schedule of the film was completed on 7 August 2012 in the surroundings of Hyderabad. The 2nd schedule started on 22 August and was completed on 7 September 2012.[12] A schedule was started in the surroundings of Hyderabad on 23 September 2012 it was continued to 6 October 2012. A 20-day schedule started on 14 October 2012. Some key scenes and songs were shot in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.[13]

Soundtrack

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Swamy Ra Ra
Soundtrack album by
Sunny M.R.
Released23 January 2013 (2013-01-23)
Recorded2012–2013
GenreFilm soundtrack
LabelSaregama[14]
Sunny M.R. chronology
Swamy Ra Ra
(2013) 		Uyyala Jampala
(2013)

Launch

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The audio was launched on 23 January 2013 at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad. It was attended by Nani, Srinivas Avasarala, Allari Naresh, Manoj Manchu, Nara Rohit, Sunil, Regina, Nandini Reddy, Mohan Krishna Indraganti and BVSN Prasad.[15]

Track list

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The film's music was composed by Sunny M.R. Musicperk.com rated the album 8/10, quoting "A fresh waft of cool music! Experimental Magic with simplicity".[16]

All lyrics are written by Krishna Chaitanya

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Life Ante"Shefali Alvares, Benny Dayal04:02
2."Yo Yo Yo Memu Antha"Nikhil Siddharth, Swati Reddy03:30
3."Krishnudike Idhi Vintha"Arijit Singh03:30
4."Adi Enti Okkasari"Arijit Singh04:49
5."Edu Vaadu Evado Ledu"Arjit Singh04:20
6."Swamy Ra Ra (Reload)"Sunny02:27

Release

[edit]

The film was given 'U/A' certificate.[17] It was released on 23 March 2013.[1] Cinema5, a subsidiary of TV5, distributed the film in the United States.[2]

Reception

[edit]

Swamy Ra Ra received positive reviews from critics.

Jeevi of Idlebrain gave 3.25 out of 5 stars and wrote Swamy Ra Ra is a class crime comedy. And you can watch it.[18] Oneindia gave 3 out of 5 stars and states that Nikhil's action is one of the biggest plus points for the film.[19] Sify gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote Swamy Ra Ra has many positives to talk about: stylized narration, some interesting sequences and the superb music.[20] Karthik Pasupulate of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated it all you feel like you seen some cinema and not some mish mashed formula package.[21] The Hindu wrote "The film will pick-pocket your brain and you'll most probably end up feeling richer, if not a millionaire."[22]

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref.
61st Filmfare Awards South Best Music Director - Telugu M. R. Sunny Nominated

Legacy

[edit]

After the success of the film, Nikhil Siddharth and Swathi Reddy starred in Karthikeya (2014).[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Swamy Ra Ra Movie Review". supergoodmovies.com. 23 March 2013. Archived from the original on 27 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "'Swamy Ra Ra' in the US by Cinema5". IndiaGlitz.com. 12 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Southern films fail to impress at the box-office". 14 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Nikhil, Swathi in Swamy Ra Ra". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 July 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Swamy Raa Raa clicks at B.O". Sify. 28 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Swamy Ra Ra Idol for Auction". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  7. ^ "25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade | Film Companion". www.filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Nara Rohit's voice over in Swamy Ra Ra". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  9. ^ "Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd". ragalahari.com. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  10. ^ "Young hero Nikhil excited to work with Ravi Babu". ragalahari.com. 18 August 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  11. ^ "Nikhil-Swathi's Swamy Ra Ra". ragalahari.com. 15 July 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  12. ^ "Swamy Ra Ra in 2nd schedule". ragalahari.com. 24 August 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  13. ^ "Swamy Ra Ra shooting progresses in Hyd". ragalahari.com. 23 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  14. ^ "Swamy Ra Ra (telugu) SONGS". in.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  15. ^ "'Swamy Ra Ra' Audio Release". supergoodmovies.com. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  16. ^ "Swamy ra ra". musicperk.com. 26 February 2013. Archived from the original on 28 February 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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