Koteeswarudu (transl. Millionaire) is a 1984 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. R. Srinivas, P. H. Rama Rao under the Sri Sarath Arts banner and directed by Kommineni Seshagiri Rao.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sujatha, with music composed by Chakravarthy.[3]
| Koteeswarudu | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Kommineni Seshagiri Rao |
| Written by | Kommineni (screenplay / dialogues) |
| Story by | Bhishetty |
| Produced by | T. R. Srinivas P. H. Rama Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Sujatha |
| Cinematography | S. Navakanth |
| Edited by | Vemuri Ravi |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production company | Sri Sarath Arts[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film begins with a gallant Krishna, a police spy & an ex-offender who dotes on his sibling Lakshmi. He hides his earlier life from her by forging as a police officer. Plus, not showcased about their father, Narayana, is a lifetime prisoner. Krishna acquires the faith of the SP. Anyhow, Jail Superintendent Mahendra has an incorrect viewpoint on him. He turns tough nuts into mortal thugs headed by Nagendra / the big boss. So, he mandates his acolyte, the small boss Paratparam, to snatch him. Lakshmi resides in their hometown with their mother, Shantamma. On his visit, Krishna acquaints with Lakshmi's bestie, Radha, and the two crushes. Destiny makes her Mahendra's daughter, and he denies the match because of his rap sheet.
Meanwhile, the small boss attempts to lure Krishna by all means, but he does not bend. So, he is incriminated in a smuggling case and is sentenced. Besides, Nagendra recollects his past. Indeed, he is an ordinary man who lives with his wife, Kousalya, and 2 infants. Once, they take off to complete their vow when a few goons attempt to molest Kousalya, which ends her suicide, and Nagendra slaughters them. Accordingly, he showed vengeance against society and amassed crores for his progeny. Startlingly, Krishna continues narration to Radha since he & Lakshmi are misplaced children of Nagendra. After that chaos, Narayana & Shantamma adopt them. At a point, Narayana commits a burglary & murders accompanying Krishna. Ergo, they are seized, and Krishna has grown up at a juvenile home.
Currently, Mahendra forcibly fixes Radha's nuptial when Krishna bails with the SP's aid, knits Radha, and acquits non-guilty. Parallelly, Krishna learns about Lakshmi's love with a callow, Buchi Babu, and forwards the bridal connection to his greedy aunt, Rajeswaramma. She seeks a large amount of dowry for which Krishna mortgages his house. Just before the wedding, he walks on for it when Nagendra backstabs him but collapses by detecting him with his mole. Forthwith, he secures him, and the two reach the venue. Till then, the splice is accomplished, and Nagendra leaves as he is in dichotomy to divulge the fact. Following this, the small boss ruse re-arraigns Krishna in the instance of robbery when Lakshmi loathes him, conscious of his dark shade. Thus, Rajeswaramma rage gains their house instead of dowry and cuts the cords between them.
Consequently, Nagendra breaks out the plot when Lakshmi comprehends Krishna's virtue, and they reunite. Nagendra also reveals his identity and mingles with his children. He immerses Krishna in riches and molds him as a tycoon. As a flabbergast, Krishna gets knowledge of his father's actual shade from SP but stands firm. As of now, he affirms apprehending Nagendra, relinquishing all the luxuries, and he, too, bows down before his son's righteousness. Simultaneously, the small boss clutches them. At last, Krishna valorously ceases their wing. Finally, the movie ends with a proclamation: The man who stands for Piety is a True Millionaire.
Cast
edit- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Krishna
- Sujatha as Radha
- Jaggayya as Nagendra aka Big Boss
- Gummadi as Jail Superintendent Mahendra
- Sarath Babu as Buchi Babu
- Ranganath as S.P.
- Nutan Prasad as Paratparam aka Small Boss
- Mikkilineni as Narayana
- Nagesh as Little Boss
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Ranganatham
- Chalapati Rao as Manohar
- Ch. Krishna Murthy as Gangulu
- Sarathi as Lingaiah
- Pandari Bai as Shanthamma
- Rajasulochana as Rajeswaramma
- P. R. Varalakshmi as Koulasya
- Jayamalini as Dancer in "Mattu Mattu Mattulona" song
- Chandrika as Lakshmi
Soundtrack
edit| Koteeswarudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:02 | |||
| Label | AVM Audio | |||
| Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
| Chakravarthy chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Eelokam Mayalokam" | Rajasri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:08 |
| 2 | "Gopemma Gopemma" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:25 |
| 3 | "Idepaata Idepaata" | Rajasri | Jaya Chandran, P. Susheela | 4:08 |
| 4 | "Chiguraaku Subhalekha" | Rajasri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:13 |
| 5 | "Mattu Mattu Mattulona" | Arudra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 4:08 |
References
edit- ^ "Koteeswarudu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Koteeswarudu (Cast & Crew)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Koteeswarudu (Review)". Telugu Cinema Prapamcham.
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