Satyabhama (2007 film)

Satyabhama is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Srihari Nanu. The film stars Sivaji and Bhumika Chawla. The film is based on the 2004 American film 50 First Dates. The film won two Nandi Awards.

Plot
The film follows a sand sculptor (Sivaji) who meets a woman (Bhumika Chawla) with memory loss.

Cast

 * Sivaji as Krishna
 * Bhumika Chawla as Satyabhama
 * Nimisha
 * Chandra Mohan
 * Krishna as the psychiatrist (special appearance)
 * Brahmanandam
 * Sunil
 * M. S. Narayana as Padi Secondla Padmanabham
 * Raghu Babu
 * Siva Prasad
 * Melkote
 * Devi Charan
 * Chitram Seenu
 * Allari Subhashini as the restaurant manager
 * Babloo
 * Apoorva
 * Master Siva Varma
 * Baby Satyapriya

Production
Sivaji's character was inspired by Sudarshan Patnaik. The film was shot in Goa.

Soundtrack
The music is composed by Chakri.

Reception
Sify praised the performance of the cast and opined that "On the whole, this film will only appeal to family audiences". Idlebrain said that "It disappoints the people who already watched 50 First Dates. But it may offer some variety for those people who have not watched 50 First Dates yet". Full Hyderabad gave a negative review and stated "Take it easy with this one unless you can forget tomorrow what you did today".

Awards

 * Nandi Awards
 * Special Jury Award for Best Performance - Bhumika Chawla
 * Best Female Playback Singer - Kousalya