Gopala Krishnudu
Gopala Krishnudu is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy under the Jyothi Art Creations banner[2] and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha, Radha [4] and music composed by Chakravarthy.[5]
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Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
Produced by | Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy |
Written by | Satyanand |
Screenplay by | Satyanand Satyamurthy |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayasudha Radha |
Music by | Chakravarthy |
Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
Production company | Jyothi Art Creations[1] |
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Running time | 146 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
Gopala Krishna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a playboy who spends his life frolic. Gopi is the son of Dr. Murthy (again Akkineni Nageswara Rao), an eye specialist who is unaware of his son's vices. Once Gopi gets acquainted with a beautiful middle-class girl Sujatha (Jaya Sudha) and tries to trap her but she does not yield. Surprisingly, she turns as the daughter of Murthy's sister Kousalya (Dubbing Janaki) who has separated from him years ago. Before dying, she entrusts Sujatha's responsibility to her brother. After reaching Murthy's house, Sujatha realizes Gopi as her cousin, so, they make a play, Sujatha reforms Gopi by marrying him and the couple leads a joyful life. Soon after, a blind girl Radha (Radha) enters into their life through Dr.Murthy requesting him to get back her eyesight to take revenge against the person who deceived her. Unfortunately, he is none other than Gopi. At present, Murthy makes arrangements for Radha's operation and also gives her shelter. Eventually, Sujatha & Radha become good friends. At the same time, Sujatha is diagnosed with liver cancer and terminally ill. Listening to it, Gopi collapses also shocks spotting Radha and tries to avoid but she recognizes him. Immediately, she hits Murthy for the truth then he confesses that guilty is punished by explaining Sujatha's condition. Here Sujatha overhears their conversation. Finally, the movie ends Sujatha uniting Gopi & Radha and breathes her last happily by donating her eyes to Radha.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Gopala Krishna & Dr. Murthy (dual role)
- Jayasudha as Sujatha
- Radha as Radha
- Jaggayya as Dr. Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Vasanth
- Rama Prabha as Govindamma
- Sri Lakshmi
- Rajyalakshmi
- Subhashini
- Halam
- Athili Lakshmi as Lakshmi
- Jhansi
- Dubbing Janaki as Kousalya
Crew
- Art: Bhaskar Raju
- Choreography: Saleem
- Stills: Mohanji Jagan
- Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
- Story - Dialogues: Satyanand
- Screenplay: Satyanand, Satyamurthy
- Music: Chakravarthy
- Camera: Harinath
- Editing: G. G. Krishna Rao
- Cinematography:P. S. Selvaraj
- Producer: Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy
- Screenplay - Director: A. Kodandarami Reddy
- Banner: Jyothi Art Creations
- Release Date: 29 June 1982
Soundtrack
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Released | 1982 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 24:43 | |||
Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
Chakravarthy chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Music released on Audio Company.
S.No | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | "Amma Chaatu Pillaadni" | SP Balu | 4:20 |
2 | "Banthula Chemanthamma" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:43 |
3 | "Andala Raadhika" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:07 |
4 | "Gnaapakam Unnadhaa" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:45 |
5 | "Godari Gattanta" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:20 |
6 | "Gudilopali Dhaivamaa" | SP Balu | 4:28 |
Others
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References
- "Gopala Krishnudu (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Gopala Krishnudu (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- "Gopala Krishnudu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- "Gopala Krishnudu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- "Gopala Krishnudu (Review)". The Cine Bay.