Telugu
Theatre“Laati” is an Indian Telugu-language action romance film from 1992, directed by Gunasekhar and featuring Prashanth, Samyuktha Singh, and Raghuvaran. The movie received acclaim, earning three Nandi Awards, and was later dubbed into Tamil, released under the title “Dawood Ibrahim.”
The narrative follows Srinivas, portrayed by Prashanth, a young aspiring individual with dreams of becoming a police officer. His journey unfolds as he enrolls in a police training college and eventually assumes the role of a Police Constable in an area controlled by the formidable Avinash, played by Raghuvaran. Srinivas, facing various challenges, manages to win over Avinash’s authority.
Amidst the trials and tribulations, Srinivas finds himself entangled in a romantic subplot. He falls deeply in love with Sangeetha, a character portrayed by debutant Samyuktha. The film captures the essence of Srinivas’s pursuit of his dream career, the complexities of dealing with the ruling don Avinash, and the emotional nuances of his blossoming love story with Sangeetha.
The compelling storyline and notable performances by the cast contributed to the film’s success, earning it recognition through the prestigious Nandi Awards. Furthermore, the movie’s popularity led to its Tamil adaptation, introducing the narrative to a broader audience under the title “Dawood Ibrahim.”
Director | Gunasekhar |
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Story | Gunasekhar |
Screenplay | Gunasekhar |
Dialogues | Gunasekhar |
Cinematography | K. C. Diwakar |
Editor | K. Shankar |
Music | M. M. Keeravani |
Producer | M. V. Muralikrishna |
Cast | Prashanth Thiagarajan Samyuktha Singh RaghuvaranKitty J. D. ChakravarthyChinnaBrahmajiSurya Kumar BhagvandasNarra Venkateswara RaoAadi SaikumarSai KumarRavi TejaNarsing Yadav |
Release Type | Theatre |
Language | Telugu |
Production | Murali Krishna Movies |
Budget | 2 crores INR |
OTT Platform | SunNXT |
OTT Release Date | October 18, 2007 |