Kante Koothurne Kanu

Kante Koothurne Kanu
Kante Koothurne Kanu
Directed by	Dasari Narayana Rao
Written by	Thotapalli Madhu (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Dasari Narayana Rao
Story by	Dasari Narayana Rao
Produced by	Dasari Narayana Rao
Starring	Ramya Krishnan; Dasari Narayana Rao; Jayasudha; Babloo Prithiveeraj
Cinematography	K. S. Hari
Edited by	B. Krishnam Raju
Music by	Vandemataram Srinivas
Production; company	Dasari Films International
Release date	1998
Running time	02:13:05
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Kante Koothurne Kanu (transl. If you give birth, then give birth to a daughter) is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishnan in the lead role.^[1] The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film,^[2] "For taking a stand on gender discrimination" at the 46th National Film Awards, and two state Nandi Awards including Best Feature Film.^[3] The film was later remade in Kannada as Hetthare Heranne Herrabekku (2007).^[4]^[5]

Plot

The film explores the intricacies of Gender Discrimination, and Misogyny in India.

Cast

Crew

Story, Dialogues, Screenplay, Lyrics, Direction : Dasari Narayana Rao
Producer : Dasari Padma
Dialogues : Thotapalli Madhu
Director of Photography : K. S. Hari
Editing : B. Krishnam Raju
Lyrics : Suddala Ashok Teja
Playback singers : S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vandemataram Srinivas, K. S. Chitra

Soundtrack

Kante Koothurne Kanalira

Awards

National Film Awards

Special Jury Award (Feature Film - Director) - Dasari Narayana Rao

Nandi Awards

Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Dasari Narayana Rao
Nandi Award for Best Actress - Ramya Krishnan

References

^ Rajavarapu, Deepak. "10 Powerful Characters That Only Ramya Krishnan Can Pull Of Like A Queen". Chai Bisket.
^ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
^ "Kante Koothurne Kanu Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Kante Koothurne Kanu". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
^ "Women In Cinema - Kante Koothurne Kanu Movie Special - 02 - video dailymotion". Dailymotion.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
^ "Dasari Narayana Rao tribute: The original trendsetter". The Hindu. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

External links

Kante Koothurne Kanu at IMDb

[1] Rajavarapu, Deepak. "10 Powerful Characters That Only Ramya Krishnan Can Pull Of Like A Queen". Chai Bisket.

[46thawardPDF-2] "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.

[3] "Kante Koothurne Kanu Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Kante Koothurne Kanu". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

[4] "Women In Cinema - Kante Koothurne Kanu Movie Special - 02 - video dailymotion". Dailymotion.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

[5] "Dasari Narayana Rao tribute: The original trendsetter". The Hindu. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

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v t e Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
1970s	Thatha-Manavadu (1972) Samsaram Sagaram (1973) Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974) Radhamma Pelli (1974) Bantrotu Bharya (1974) Tirupati (1974) Swargam Narakam (1975) Balipeetam (1975) Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975) Devude Digivaste (1975) Manushulanta Okkate (1976) Muddabanti Puvvu (1976) O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1976) Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976) Thoorpu Padamara (1976) Yavvanam Katesindi (1976) Bangarakka (1977) Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977) Idekaddi Nyayam (1977) Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977) Kanya - Kumari (1978) Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978) Katakatala Rudrayya (1978) Sivaranjani (1978) Swarg Narak (1978) Gorintaku (1979) Kalyani (1979) Korikale Gurralaite (1979) Needa (1979) Peddillu Chinnillu (1979) Ravanude Ramudayithe? (1979) Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
1980s	Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) Bandodu Gundamma (1980) Bhola Shankarudu (1980) Buchi Babu (1980) Circus Ramudu (1980) Deepaaradhana (1980) Yedanthasthula Meda (1980) Ketugaadu (1980) Natchathiram (1980) Paalu Neellu (1980) Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980) Sita Ramulu (1980) Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980) Srivari Muchatlu (1981) Viswaroopam (1981) Swapna (1980) Pyaasa Sawan (1981) Addala Meda (1981) Premabhishekam (1981) Prema Mandiram (1981) Bobbili Puli (1982) Golconda Abbulu (1982) Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982) Krishnarajunulu (1982) Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982) O Aadadi O Magadu (1982) Raaga Deepam (1982) Swayamvaram (1982) Yuvaraju (1982) Prem Tapasya (1983) Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983) Meghasandesam (1983) M. L. A. Yedukondalu (1983) Police Venkataswami (1983) Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983) Rudrakali (1983) Oorantha Sankranthi (1983) Yaadgaar (1984) Asha Jyoti (1984) Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) Abhimanyudu (1984) Haisiyat (1984) Jagan (1984) Justice Chakravarthy (1984) Police Papanna (1984) Yuddham (1984) Zakhmi Sher (1984) Sarfarosh (1985) Wafadaar (1985) Brahma Mudi (1985) Edadugula Bandham (1985) Lanchavataram (1985) Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985) Tirugubatu (1985) Aadi Dampatulu (1986) Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986) Tandra Paparayudu (1986) Ugra Narasimham (1986) Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987) Brahma Nayudu (1987) Majnu (1987) Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987) Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987) Brahma Puthrudu (1988) Intinti Bhagavatam (1988) Kanchana Sita (1988) Praja Pratinidhi (1988) Lankeswarudu (1989) Black Tiger (1989) Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989) Two Town Rowdy (1989)
1990s	Mama Alludu (1990) Amma Rajinama (1991) Niyanta (1991) Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991) Ahankaari (1992) Surigaadu (1992) Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992) Venkanna Babu (1992) Santaan (1993) Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993) Kunti Putrudu (1993) Mama Kodalu (1993) Ladies Special (1993) Bangaru Kutumbam (1994) Nannagaaru (1994) Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995) Maya Bazaar (1995) Orey Rikshaw (1995) Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (1996) Kalyana Praptirastu (1996) Osey Ramulamma (1997) Rowdy Durbar (1997) Greeku Veerudu (1998) Pichodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
2000s	Adavi Chukka (2000) Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) Sammakka Sarakka (2000) Chinna (2001) Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) Rifles (2002) Fools (2003)
2010s	Young India (2010) Parama Veera Chakra (2011) Erra Bus (2014)