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Chaitanya is a film directed by Pratap K. Pothen with Akkineni Nagarjuna
Chaitanya (1991)
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Add to a movie listChaitanya is a 1991 Telugu road movie, produced by Sathyam Babu on Sri Tirumalesa Productions banner, written and directed by Prathap K. Pothan. Starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Gautami in lead roles and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
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Chaitanya, (Akkineni Nagarjuna) is the chief mechanic for the upcoming Roots Challenge 1991 Automotive rally race – which starts via the route from Chennai coast to Goa coast, a route which is noted for illegal drug trade and arms trafficking. Retired Major Harischandra Prasad (Girish Karnad) is the chief guest for the rally, his daughter Padmini (Gautami) also competes for the Roots Challenge Trophy.Actors
Akkineni Nagarjuna
(Hero)
Gautami
(Padmini)
Girish Karnad
(Harischandra Prasad)
Raghuvaran
(Raana)
Silk Smitha
(Smitha)
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