ChandaSasanudu (transl. Dictator) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao on his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. Starring Rama Rao and Radha, with music composed by Chakravarthy, this was the last film which Rama Rao acted in before he became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[1] The film was a box office hit,[2] and was remade in Tamil as Sarithira Nayagan.
| ChandaSasanudu | |
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| Directed by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Screenplay by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Story by | Paruchuri brothers |
| Produced by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Radha |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | M.S.N. Murthy |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film is a battle between feudalism & Communism. Harichandra Prasad is a dictator of a terrain Rangapuram adored as a deity. Satyam, a collectivist, antagonizes his sanctity that strengthening the community is higher than godliness, but Harichandra Prasad attests that his righteousness goes beyond that. Besides, his sister Bhuvaneswari Devi endears Satyam's idealism and splices him where Harichandra Prasad cut the cords. Once, Venkataiah & Appa Rao, the evil followers of Satyam, mingled with Harichandra Prasad's acolyte Karanam, who stole ornaments of God and incriminated Satyam. Ergo, Harichandra Prasad faces sanctions on him. In that skirmish, Bhuvaneswari gainsays her brother and frees her husband. Following, the trio assassinates Satyam on behalf of Harichandra Prasad when a rivalry arises between the siblings. Bhuvaneswari affirms raising her son Raja according to her husband's scruples, for which she ups him secretly at her friend Rajyalakshmi, staying unbeknownst.
Years roll by, and Raja, a youth leader, counteracts the enormities of the same trio in the city who counterfeit as the respectful. Raja falls for charming Rani, and destiny makes her his maternal uncle's daughter. Hearing it, Rajyalakshmi collapses and returns him to his mother, stating that her word is only ordinance to him. Raja steps to the Rangapuram, where Bhuvaneshwari wakes him by showing the vulnerable sections of the disadvantaged agriculturalists & laborers and edicts him to emancipate them. Now, he rebels against Harichandra Prasad, who gets startled viewing his resemblance and realizes Raja is his nephew. From there, he turns a tough nut to him and scolds Rani for denouncing the country. Hence, Harichandra Prasad makes a charge and tortures Raja. However, he counterattacks him and takes Rani into his custody as an axe to this authority. At this point, Harishchandra Prasad wants to clear his taint by unveiling the true culprits. At last, he ceases the baddies by accomplishing his sister's pledge, who is gravely wounded. Finally, the movie ends with Harichandra Prasad leaving his breath, and Bhuvaneswari also follows him, showing their bondage as immortal.
Cast
edit- N. T. Rama Rao as Hari Chandra Prasad and Raja
- Radha as Rani
- Rao Gopal Rao as Venkatesh / Venkataiah
- Satyanarayana as Appa Rao / Appigadu
- Jaggayya as Satyam
- Rallapalli as Karanam
- Chalapathi Rao as Dasu
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as C.B.I.Official
- K.K.Sharma as Police Inspector
- Sharada as Bhuvaneswari Devi
- Annapurna as Rajyalakshmi
- Kavitha as Jayasri
- Jayamalini as Parijatham
Soundtrack
editMusic composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naina Nandakumara" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:57 |
| 2 | "Suku Suku Sukumari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 3 | "Chinnari Seethamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:32 |
| 4 | "Entha Takkari" | P. Susheela | 3:43 |
| 5 | "Vaada Vaada" | P. Susheela | 4:00 |
| 6 | "Desamante Matti Kaadhoy" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:41 |
| 7 | "Anna Chellella" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:46 |
| 8 | "Chinnari Seethamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 1:04 |
| 9 | "Janam Thiragabaduthondhi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:17 |
Reception
editAmarnath K Menon wrote for India Today, "The film, although it is a sloppy patchwork quilt of stunts and sentiment, will still pull in NTR fans, trained as they are, to his cosmetic realism, stereotypes and cliches."[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Menon, Amarnath K. (15 July 1983). "Chandasasanudu, starring N.T. Rama Rao, is a typical formula film". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "'Be spontaneous to attract cinema goers'". The Hindu. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Chandasasanudu – 7 Inch EP". vintagestore.in. Retrieved 10 March 2022.