Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
| Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Jandhyala (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Story by | Jandhyala Satyanand |
| Produced by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Sridevi |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | Ravi |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production company | Ramakrishna Cine Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sridevi and music composed by Chakravarthy.
Plot[]
Bhaji Prasad is a dreadful gangster who maintains an honourable facade. His acolyte Giri malicious, always attempts to double-cross him. Both of them maintain two double-agents, twin brothers Satyam & Narayana. Besides, Ramu valiant, inclines any risk for money. Once, he gets acquainted with a petty thief Mutyam and falls for her. Meanwhile, a young charming Krishna works as a clerk in a bank, lives with his mother and loves Bhaji Prasad's niece Lakshmi. Later, Ramu & Krishna twice meet in crazy situations and become good friends. Meanwhile, Bhaji Prasad gets disclosure of an ancient treasure secluded at the Himalayas and also that an archaeologist Haragopal aimed its route map. Upon it, Giri too gains the key and plots. Just before they hit Haragopal, he safeguards the map in a locker of Krishna's bank. At the same time, Bhaji Prasad learns the love affair of Krishna & Lakshmi. So, he bids Krishna for the cover when he refuses, Bhaji Prasad endangers his mother and as helpless, he heists the map. Simultaneously, Giri also plans an attack, nevertheless, Krishna absconds and shields the map at his friend Ranga. Spotting it, the blackguards slaughters Ranga, but are unable to identify the map. Right now, Krishna is indicted in the crime and sentenced. Yet, Bhaji Prasad wants to win him back, so, he empowers the task to Ramu. Thereupon, Ramu feels something dubious, however, he relieves Krishna and hides him secretly. Afterward, they are enlightened as own brothers through their mother who has been separated long back because of a mishap. Eventually, they acquire the map, realising, Bhaji Prasad reverts it, by imperiling Lakshmi. At present, the swindlers start their journey, when as a flabbergast, Satyam & Narayana appear as a single entity Satyanarayana, a person that falsified for his expediency. Before long, Ramu & Krishna chase them in disguise as guides. After making an adventurous tour they find the treasure. At last, Ramu & Krishna stop the baddies and hand over the treasure to the government. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Ramu & Mutyam and Krishna & Lakshmi.
Cast[]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Balakrishna
- Sridevi as Mutyalu
- Rajyalakshmi as Lakshmi
- Rao Gopal Rao as Bhaji Prasad
- Satyanarayana as Satyanayana
- Jaggayya as I.G.
- Kanta Rao as Hero's father
- Mukkamala as Baba
- Nutan Prasad as Giri
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Jailor
- Chalapathi Rao as Hargopal
- Prasad Babu as Madhav
- Lakshmi Kanth as Ranga
- Sarathi
- Chitti Babu
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Kotigadu
- Potti Prasad
- Jagga Rao
- Jayasudha as special appearance
- Latha as Special appearance
- Pushpalatha as Heroes mother
- Jayamalini as item number
Soundtrack[]
| Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 30:35 | |||
| Label | EMI Columbia Audio | |||
| Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
| Chakravarthy chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy.[1]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ooo My Darling" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:13 |
| 2 | "Konte Korikundi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:15 |
| 3 | "Pappulo Uppu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:20 |
| 4 | "Jingala Jamjam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:50 |
| 5 | "Apoorva Sahodarulam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 3:35 |
| 6 | "Ammo Idhe Menaka" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela | 5:30 |
| 7 | "Seetakalam Vachindi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:52 |
Reception[]
On 22 August 1980, Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot criticised director Raghavendra Rao for making a "shoddy film".[2] Sridhara of Sitara in his review dated 31 August 1980 gave a more mixed review for the film.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Rowdi Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (22 August 1980). "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Sridhara (31 August 1980). "రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు". Sitara Weekly (in Telugu). Retrieved 4 August 2021.
External links[]
- 1980 films
- Telugu-language films
- 1980 action films
- 1980s action drama films
- 1980s Telugu-language films
- Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
- Films featuring an item number
- Films scored by K. Chakravarthy
- Indian action drama films
- Indian films