Tandava Krishnudu

Tandava Krishnudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	P. Chandrasekhara Reddy
Written by	Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by	P. Chandrasekhara Reddy
Story by	D. R. Chenna Reddy
Produced by	B. Gopala Reddy
Starring	Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jaya Prada
Cinematography	V. S. R. Swamy
Edited by	V. Ankki Reddy
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Krishna Art Creations[1]
Release date	26 January 1984 (1984-01-26)
Running time	138 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Tandava Krishnudu is a 1984 Telugu-language drama film, produced by B. Gopala Reddy under the Krishna Art Creations banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada and music composed by Chakravarthy.^[2]

Plot[]

The film begins on a millionaire (Mikkilineni) leads a happy life with his son Ananda Rao and daughter Rajyalakshmi (Annapurna). Rajyalakshmi marries a pleb, Bhanu Murthy (Satyanarayana) who is malicious, defrauds a huge amount from the company along with his brother Ramachandra Murthy (Allu Ramalingaiah). Dhananjay Rao (Kanta Rao) the trustworthy employee of Ananda Rao detects it. So, they slaughter Ananda Rao and indict Dhananjay Rao in the crime with the help of their henchman Gurrala Gurunatham (Gollapudi Maruti Rao). Rajyalakshmi learns it, but Bhanu Murthy ploys by declaring herself as mad and seals her in the mental hospital. Due to the humiliations, Dhananjay Rao's wife Parvathi (Athili Lakshmi) leaves the city with her two children. Years roll by, Vani (Jaya Prada), daughter of Ananda Rao, the only heir of the property guarded by Bhanu Murthy & Ramachandra Murthy. Here, they intrigue to couple her with one of their sons Seshagiri (Giri Babu) & Raja (Rajendra Prasad) respectively. Seshagiri is a scoundrel, whereas Raja is a good egg, he falls for Gurunatham's daughter Rani (Shyamala Gowri). Meanwhile, Chakravarthy (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a simpleton, newly appointed lecturer in Vani's college. Vani likes his ideologies and marries him. Soon after the wedding, as a surprise, it is revealed that Chakravarthy is the son of Dhananjay Rao who made a play to seize the real culprits. Moreover, his sister Seeta (Mucherla Aruna) has deceived by Seshagiri. Right now, Chakravarthy starts teasing the blackguards, gets back Rajyalakshmi and recruits Seeta as her caretaker. Thereafter, Bhanu Murthy & Ramachandra Murthy discovers the true identity of Chakravarthy and again manipulate by creating turbulence between Chakravarthy & Vani. At last, Chakravarthy ceases them with the help of Raja & Rani, proves his father's innocence and reforms Seshagiri. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Cast[]

Crew[]

• Art: B. Chalam
• Choreography: Seenu
• Stills: Mohanji-Jaganji
• Fights: S. Sambasiva Rao
• Dialogues: Paruchuri Brothers
• Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
• Playback: SP Balu, S. Janaki, P. Susheela S. P. Sailaja
• Music: Chakravarthy
• Story: D. R. Chenna Reddy
• Editing: V. Ankki Reddy
• Cinematography: V. S. R. Swamy
• Producer: B. Gopala Reddy
• Screenplay - Director: P. Chandrasekhara Reddy
• Banner: Krishna Art Creations
• Release Date: 18 January 1984

Soundtrack[]

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Music released on Audio Company.

Other[]

• VCDs and DVDs on - Universal Videos, SHALIMAR Video Company, Hyderabad

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