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Chandravamsam (2002)

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How it feels

A large family faces conflicts and challenges that test their bonds. The story draws on themes from the Mahabharata and centers on the family's struggles and interactions.

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What happens

Chandravamsam (transl. Lunar dynasty) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by V. Umakant. The film features an ensemble cast starring Krishna, Suman, Naresh, Sivaji, Rohit, Jayaprada, Radhika Varma, Rupa, Sridevi, Eepshitha and Saipriya. Chandravamsam is a remake of the Kannada film Habba (1999), which itself is based on the Pandavas and the Virata Parvam from the Mahabharata. The film was released to negative reviews with Krishna's performance considered as the film's saving grace. The film was a box office failure. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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