Neramu Siksha (2009 film)

Neramu Siksha (transl. Crime and punishment) is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film directed by Vijaya Nirmala starring herself, Krishna, Jayasudha, Akul Balaji, Dheeraj and Akarsha. It is based on the novel Vala by Bollimuntha Nageswara Rao. The film was released on 30 May 2009.

Neramu Siksha
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Directed by	Vijaya Nirmala
Written by	Paruchuri brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Vijaya Nirmala
Based on	Vala by Bollimuntha Nageswara Rao
Produced by	Vijaya Nirmala
Starring	Krishna Vijaya Nirmala Jayasudha Akul Balaji Dheeraj Akarsha
Cinematography	K. Srinivasa Reddy
Music by	Koti
Release date	30 May 2009 (2009-05-30)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Cast

• Krishna as Bhargav
• Vijaya Nirmala as Archana
• Jayasudha as Saujanya
• Akul Balaji as Rohit
• Dheeraj as Akhil
• Akarsha as Sireesha
• M. Balayya as Judge
• Sarath Babu as Lawyer
• Giri Babu as Lawyer
• AVS
• Sunil as Advocate
• Jaya Prakash Reddy as MLA Suryanarayan
• Raghunatha Reddy as Police Inspector
• Raja Ravindra
• Rama Prabha
• Geetanjali as Sireesha's mother
• Sri Lakshmi
• Geetha Singh
• Gautam Raju
• Gundu Hanumantha Rao

An old song featuring Krishna and Jayasudha was used in the film.

Production

The film is based on the novel Vala by Bollimuntha Nageswara Rao that featured in Swathi magazine.^[1] The film talks about reconsidering hanging as a punishment.^[2] Krishna plays a lawyer,^[2] and Akul Balaji made his Telugu debut with this film.^[3] The muhurat shot took place on 21 January 2009.^[4] Five days later, shooting for the film took place at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, where Krishna was awarded the Padma Bhushan.^[5][6] In February of 2009, Vijaya Nirmala celebrated her birthday on the sets of this film at her resort, Planet 10, in Hyderabad.^[7][8] As of April 2009, the film was finished shooting and entered its re-recording phase.^[3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Koti.^[2] The audio launch was held on 27 April 2009 with Dasari Narayana Rao and Naresh in attendance.^[1]

Release and reception

The film was released on 30 May 2009, coinciding with Krishna's birthday.^[9] A day after the film's release, Krishna and Vijaya Niramala reported that the film was a success.^[10] A critic from Sitara magazine wrote that in regards to the story, narration and cinematography, the inspiration of old films was evident.^[11]