May. 24, 2003|India|156 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;South;Indian
Description: The 2003 film *Nijam* follows the story of a young man who, guided by his mother, methodically seeks revenge for his father’s wrongful death. Sidda Reddy, a powerful mafia leader, has a trusted lieutenant named Devudu, who is in love with a woman named Malli. When Reddy takes Malli for himself, Devudu kills him and assumes control of the gang. Meanwhile, Venkateswarlu, a fire officer, crosses paths with Devudu after a fire incident at a marketplace. Devudu frames Venkateswarlu for the murder of Malli’s brother, leading to his imprisonment. Venkateswarlu’s son, Seetaram, tries to free his father but faces corruption at every turn. Ultimately, Devudu and a corrupt police officer kill Venkateswarlu. The rest of the story focuses on Seetaram and his mother as they meticulously avenge Venkateswarlu’s death, eliminating the criminals responsible one by one. The film highlights the journey of an innocent boy, shaped by his mother’s guidance, to overcome injustice and reclaim his family’s honor.
Cast director: Teja
Cast actor: Mahesh Babu, Gopichand, Rakshita
Original name: Nijam