Johnny (2003 film)
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Release date April 25, 2003 (India) Duration | 5/10 IMDb Genre Action, Drama, Romance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date 25 April 2003 Songs Go Johnny Similar movies Pawan Kalyan directed Johnny and appears in Gudumba Shankar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Johnny is a 2003 Telugu language Sports drama film written, directed and choreographed by Pawan Kalyan. Produced by Allu Aravind, the film starred Pawan Kalyan in the titular role as a Kick Boxer, while Renu Desai, Raghuvaran, and Raza Murad played pivotal roles. Johnny was released on April 25, 2003 to positive reviews for the soundtrack, stunt choreography, cinematography, and Pawan Kalyan's sensible acting. The film became the first ever Telugu film to be released with over 250 prints worldwide including the United States. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India. Johnny was a box office disappointment, and collected ₹70 million (US$1.1 million) share by the end of its theatrical run.
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Plot
Johnny (Pawan Kalyan) loses his mother (Geetha) when he was a kid. Johnny runs away from his alcoholic father (Raghuvaran) and his dysfunctional family. Years later, from a small time club fighter, Johnny becomes a mixed martial arts coach. One day, a women named Geeta (Renu Desai) lodges a police complaint on Johnny for beating up a man. Later, Geeta comes to know that it was a misunderstanding, both become friends and eventually get married. After marriage, Johnny finds out that his wife is suffering from leukemia. He relocates to Mumbai to pay for his wife's medical treatment, and finds himself in dire need to pay for the medical expenses. While competing at an amateur Kick Boxing competition, Johnny is buyed out by the organizer (Raza Murad) for a lump some offer to compete with two international martial artists. Johnny defeats them and earns a sum of 200,000 overnight which he uses for Geeta's treatment.
Soundtrack
The music for the film was composed by Ramana Gogula.
- Go Johnny
- Dojo Music
- Nuvvu Saara
- Ravoyi Maa Country ki
- Dharmardha Kamamulalona
- Cool and Lovely
- Naraaz Kaakuraa
- Ee Reyi Teeyanidi
- Ye Chota Nuvvunna
- Naalo Nuvokasagamai
Distribution rights
Johnny worldwide distribution rights were sold for a record breaking amount of ₹81.0 million (US$1.3 million). Johnny was released in 325 Theaters worldwide with digital print quality.
Box office
Johnny collected ₹70 million (US$1.1 million) share by the end of its theatrical run.
References
Johnny (2003 film) WikipediaJohnny (2003 film) IMDb