Money is a 1993 Indian Telugu language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao in his directorial debut. Produced by Ram Gopal Varma, the film features an ensemble cast including J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Brahmanandam. It also marks the first lead role for J. D. Chakravarthy.
Money faced production delays due to financial issues and an accident involving Paresh Rawal. After filming, it was shelved for six months due to a lack of funds to retrieve it from the lab. It struggled to find a distributor for several months, but eventually, Ram Gopal Varma and Suresh Productions arranged for its release. Although production began in 1990, the film was released in 1993.
Upon release, Money received positive reviews for its humour and cast performances. Brahmanandam's portrayal of Khan Dada, which became an iconic character, was particularly praised. Initially not part of the script, the character was added to extend its short runtime. Brahmanandam later listed Money among his top 11 films.
Made on a budget of ₹55 lakh, the film became a major commercial success, collecting a distributor share of over ₹3 crore. It also won three Nandi Awards, including Second Best Feature Film, Best First Film of a Director for Siva Nageswara Rao, and Best Male Comedian for Brahmanandam. The film's success led to two sequels, Money Money (1995) and Money Money, More Money (2011), and a Hindi remake titled Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001).
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