Kattula Kondaiah
Kattula Kondaiah is a 1985 Telugu-language action film, produced by Kella Rama Swamy in the banner of Prasanna Arts and directed by S. B. Chakravarthy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sumalatha , and music scored by Chakravarthy. Satyanand penned the dialogues and wrote the screenplay for the story by S. B. Chakravarthy.[2]
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| Directed by | S. B. Chakravarthy |
| Produced by | Kella Rama Swamy |
| Screenplay by | Satyanand |
| Story by | S. B. Chakravarthy |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Sumalatha |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
| Cinematography | Kannappa |
| Edited by | D. Venkataratnam |
Production company | Prasanna Arts[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Dharma Rao (Gummadi) a shed owner wins a lottery for which his friend Madhava Rao (Gollapudi Maruti Rao) intrigues and kills him along with his brother-in-law Prasad Rao (Nutan Prasad). Further, they indict their common friend Narayana (Satyanarayana) and sentences. Years roll by, Kiran (Nandamuri Balakrishna) son of Dharma Rao, is an innocent coward journalist who strives hard to bring out the unjust in the society. Once, on duty, he is acquainted with a plucky Jyoti (Sumalatha) daughter of Madhava Rao presently an MLA and falls for her. Knowing it, Inspector Vijay (Rajendra Prasad) Jyoti's brother words them to the couple. Madhava Rao & Prasad Rao participates in several barbarities in shade on honorable which is exposed by Kiran. Hence, begrudged Madhava Rao onslaughts when Narayana one that acquitted from prison saves him. Learning that, he is the son of his Dharma Rao Narayana turns him as valiant. Thereafter, his mother Annapurna (Shubha) recognizes Narayana when Kiran flares upon him, thereby, he divulges the truth. Here, Kiran pledges vengeance on venomous. Meanwhile, Vijay ceases the illegal activities of Prasad Rao, keeping the grudge in mind he kills him. In which, unfortunately, Kiran inculpated and sentenced. However, he breaks out the prison, changes as dreadful ruffian Kattula Kondaiah and proves his innocence. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kiran & Jyoti.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Kiran
- Sumalatha as Jyothi
- Satyanarayana as Narayana
- Rajendra Prasad as Inspector Vijay
- Gummadi as Dharma Rao
- Gollapudi Maruti Rao as MLA Madhava Rao
- Nutan Prasad as Prasad Rao
- Bhima Raju as Bheemudu
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as Doctor
- Hema Chandra as Jailor
- KK Sarma as Editor
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Chemcha
- Silk Smitha as Item Number
- Subha as Annapurna
- Jaya Vijaya as Madhava Rao's wife
- Vanaja
- Lalitha Mani
Crew
- Art: Bhaskar Raju
- Choreography: Saleem
- Fights: Saahul
- Dialogues - Screenplay: Satyanand
- Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
- Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja, Madhavapeddi Ramesh
- Music: Chakravarthy
- Editing: D. Venkataratnam
- Cinematography: Kannappa
- Producer: Kella Rama Swamy
- Story - Director: S. B. Chakravarthy
Soundtrack
| Kattula Kondaiah | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:00 | |||
| Label | AVM Audio | |||
| Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Music released on AVM Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
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| 1 | "Hawayi Thuwayi" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:50 |
| 2 | "Musuruku Vachendi O Mabbu" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:25 |
| 3 | "Veera Vunnadi" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:30 |
| 4 | "Light Guchukunthondi" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh, S. P. Sailaja | 5:05 |
| 5 | "Naa Kattoka Chusuko" | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:05 |
References
- "Kattula Kondaiah (Overview)". The Cine Bay.
- "Kattula Kondaiah (Cast & Crew)". Chitr.com.