Tiger (1979 film)

Tiger is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Parvathaneni Narayana Rao and directed by Nandamuri Ramesh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajinikanth, Radha Saluja and Subhashini, with music composed by Satyam. It was also Rajinikanth's 50th film as an actor. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Khoon Pasina (1977).

Tiger
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Nandamuri Ramesh
Written by	Vidwan Kanwasri D. Prabhakar (dialogues)
Screenplay by	P. Gangadhara Rao
Story by	Rakesh Kumar
Based on	Khoon Pasina
Produced by	Parvathaneni Narayana Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Rajinikanth Radha Saluja Subhashini
Cinematography	S. S. Lal
Edited by	S. P. S. Veerappa
Music by	Satyam
Production company	Nava Shakthi Films
Release date	5 September 1979 (1979-09-05)
Running time	149 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins in a village where two soulmates, Raja & Rashid, reside. As their families reciprocate despite the community, once, a dreadful dacoit, Kotinagulu, was about to slay a naive Ramadasu when Raja & Rashid's fathers impeded him. So, infuriated, Kotinagulu sets the village on fire, mingling his acolyte Ranga, which ruins the families. Raja & Rashid split, and Rashid's mother, Fathima, rears Raja. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu's wife Rukmini quits with daughter Shanti, by his diabolic shade, whom a Master shelters. Years roll by, and Raja, a gallant justice-seeking ruffian famed as Tiger and loves beauty, Rekha. Henceforth, the past still haunts him, and he is seeking vengeance. Whereat, he spots Ramadasu and initiates the hunt. Kotinagulu turns into Zamindar Jaganadham, which is his family's quest. Besides, Rashid is a CBI officer appointed to apprehend Kotinagulu and is willing to meet warfare. He forges as a burglar, Ustad, who absconded with precious diamonds. Ongoing, he is acquainted with Shanti and the two crushes. Parallelly, Kotinagulu captivates Rashid for the diamonds when he sees his family photo and comprehends the fact. Rashid smacks them and flies. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu knows Raja and allots Ranga to wipe him out when Ramadasu unveils him. Raja is behind and seized but succeeds in breaking the bars. Kotinagulu ruses to heist the precious necklace of the goddess in Mahakalijathara, which Raja bars. At that point, Kotinagulu views the Master and slaughters for the whereabouts of his family. Before dying, he entrusts their responsibility to Raja. Simultaneously, Kotinagulu abducts Fathima & Rekha and posts Ranga to gain his family. Till then, Raja takes them into custody. Being cognizant of it, Rashid strikes on Raja, with whom they identify. At last, they mingle and cease Kotinagulu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Raja & Rekha and Rashid & Shanti.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Tiger Raja
• Rajinikanth as Rashid
• Radha Saluja as Rekha
• Subhashini as Shanti
• Satyanarayana as Kotinagulu / Zamindar Jagannatham
• Gummadi as Master
• Allu Ramalingaiah as Ramadasu
• Prabhakar Reddy as Ranga
• Anjali Devi as Fathima Begum
• Annapoorna as Rukmini
• Jaya Malini as item number
• Chalapathi Rao as I.G.
• Sakshi Ranga Rao
• Vankayala as Bheemaiah
• Saradhi

Soundtrack

Tiger
Film score by Satyam
Released	1979
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	25:18
Producer	Satyam
Satyam chronology
Iddaru Asadhyule (1979) Tiger (1979) Viyyala Vari Kayyalu (1979)

Music composed by Satyam.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Aha Anthaa Choosaanu"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:25
2.	"Chesukunna Vaallaku"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	3:22
3.	"Em Debba Theesaavu"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:23
4.	"Kshanam Kshanam"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	4:56
5.	"Maarindhi Kaalam"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:21
6.	"Okati Rendu Moodu"	Veturi	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:25
7.	"Ye Thalli Kannadhiraa""	Veturi	P. Susheela	3:26

External links

• Tiger at IMDb