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Venkatesh's Films 'Sundarakanda' and 'Abbaigaru' are K Bhagyaraj Adaptations
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 27 Jun 2026, 06:16 PM
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Telugu actor Venkatesh's popular films, 'Sundarakanda' and 'Abbaigaru', were revealed to be adaptations of works by veteran Tamil filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj.
It has been revealed that two of actor Venkatesh's well-known Telugu films, 'Sundarakanda' and 'Abbaigaru', were originally adapted from the creative works of acclaimed Tamil director K. Bhagyaraj.
'Sundarakanda', released in 1992, is understood to be a remake of Bhagyaraj's 1988 Tamil film 'Aarathu Sinam'. The film, which also starred Meena, was a significant commercial success and is remembered for its engaging storyline.
Similarly, 'Abbaigaru', another hit film featuring Venkatesh, is also based on a K. Bhagyaraj directorial. The exact original Tamil film for 'Abbaigaru' is not specified in the provided information, but its roots are confirmed to be in Bhagyaraj's filmography.
'Sundarakanda', released in 1992, is understood to be a remake of Bhagyaraj's 1988 Tamil film 'Aarathu Sinam'. The film, which also starred Meena, was a significant commercial success and is remembered for its engaging storyline.
Similarly, 'Abbaigaru', another hit film featuring Venkatesh, is also based on a K. Bhagyaraj directorial. The exact original Tamil film for 'Abbaigaru' is not specified in the provided information, but its roots are confirmed to be in Bhagyaraj's filmography.