Bandipotu Dongalu
| Bandipotu Dongalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | N. R. Nandi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Story by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna S. V. Ranga Rao |
| Cinematography | S. Venkataratnam |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Production company | Madhavi Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bandipotu Dongalu (transl. Dacoits) is a 1968 Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad under the Madhavi Pictures banner[2] and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao [4] and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[5]
Plot
The film revolves around Bandits who are the result of social injustice. Raged Mallu Dora (S. V. Ranga Rao) revolts and builds a huge hamlet of bandits who generate mayhem in the society through their heists. Once wounded Mallu Dora visits a Doctor, Chandra Shekar (Gummadi) where he is attracted to his infant son Krishna who gives remembrance of his deceased son Kanna and feels as if his son is reborn. So, one night he steals the baby and rears in their hamlet. Years roll by, Krishna grows up as Kanna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) with several associates Naagu (Jaggaiah), Malli (Kanchana), Anji (Raja Babu) and becomes a deadly dacoit. Grief-stricken, Doctor & his wife Yashoda (Rukmini) raise their niece Indira / Indu (Jamuna). One day, Kanna ruthlessly robs Yashoda & Indu, on his way of back, hits with a Police encounter in which he is seriously injured. Police admit him in the hospital where Chandra Shekar recognizes him as his son by the mole of his back. Then he secretly makes his escape and hides from Police. Thereafter, Doctor reveals his birth secret also reforms him by preaching human values. At present, Kanna wants to start a new life as Krishna, so, he accommodates himself at Chandra Shekar's house without divulging his identity. There, Mallu Dora & other dacoits become distressed for missing Kanna and eagerly waiting for his arrival. Parallelly, Indu also learns the truth regarding Krishna and they fell in love. In a short span of time, civilized Krishna / Kanna reaches his hamlet, tries to convince Mallu Dora that their way of living is wrong and requests to change their lifestyle for future generations. Here angered Mallu Dora chides Krishna and necks out of the hamlet. After some time, Krishna returns as a Police officer and posted in the same area intentionally by Govt when he tries his best to put his men on the right path but fails. At a point in time, Krishna catches few mobsters including Naagu when furious Mallu Dora kidnaps some officials and seeks for the mortgage. During that time, severe Police encounter occurs in which all the bandits die including Naagu, Malli, etc. At last, Krishna shows Mallu Dora their corpses makes him realize violence leaves nothing but annihilation. Finally, the movie ends affirming that non-violence is the supreme morality.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Krishna / Kanna
- Jamuna as Indira / Indu
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Mallu Dora
- Gummadi as Dr. Chandra Shekar
- Jaggayya as Naagu
- Nagabhushanam as Varaha Murthy
- Rajababu as Anji
- Prabhakar Reddy as Police officer
- Mukkamala
- Tyagaraju as Papanna
- K. V. Chalam as Mr. America
- Kanchana as Malli
- Suryakantham as Sundaramma
- Raja Sulochana as Dancer
- Rama Prabha
- Jayanthi as Lakshmi
- Rukmini as Yashoda
- Meena Kumari
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Thangappa, Chinni - Sampath, K. S. Reddy
- Fights: Raghavulu
- Dialogues: N. R. Nandi
- Lyrics: Dasaradhi, Sri Sri, Aarudhra, C. Narayana Reddy
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, J. V. Raghavulu
- Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Editing: K. A. Marthand
- Cinematography: S. Venkataratnam
- Producer: J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad
- Story - Screenplay - Director: K. S. Prakash Rao
- Banner: Madhavi Pictures
- Release Date: 1969
Soundtrack
| Bandipotu Dongalu | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1969 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 30:07 |
| Label | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Music released on Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "O Kannayya Puttina Roju" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, J. V. Raghavulu | 6:14 |
| 2 | "Vinnanule Priya Kanugonnanule Priya" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 5:09 |
| 3 | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (M) | Aarudhra | Ghantasala | 3:59 |
| 4 | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (F) | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:27 |
| 5 | "Unnadu Oka Chakkani Chinnodu" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 6 | "Virisina Vennelavo" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:40 |
| 7 | "Gandara Ganda" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 3:26 |
References
- ^ "Bandipotu Dongalu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Bandipotu Dongalu (Producer)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Bandipotu Dongalu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Bandipotu Dongalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Bandipotu Dongalu (Review)". Pluz Cinema.