Kathanayakudu (1969 film)

Kathanayakudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao
Produced by K. Gopala Krishna
Written by Bhamidipati Radhakrishna (dialogues)
Screenplay by K. Hemambharadhara Rao
Story by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Jayalalitha
Music by T. V. Raju
Cinematography V. S. R. Swamy
Edited by Vaasu
Production
company
Gopala Krishna Productions
Release date
  • 27 February 1969 (1969-02-27)
Running time
 171 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Kathanayakudu (English: Hero) is a 1969 Telugu, drama film, produced by K. Gopala Krishna under the Gopala Krishna Productions banner and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was remade in Tamil as Nam Naadu (1969)[1] and in Hindi as Apna Desh (1972). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.

Plot

The film begins in a town where people are exploited by a powerful group of men. The head of these wrongdoers is Dayanandam (Nagabhushanam) and his right hand Satyamurthy (Mikkilineni), a prominent contractor. Another cruel guy who does backbiting and aids these people is Appadu (Allu Ramalingaiah), a ration shop dealer. These people get into every crime to exploit the innocent villagers such as murders, corruption and what not. Saradhi (N. T. Rama Rao) is one confident young man who decides to stop these wrongdoings. He is an idealist and doesn't spare any sort of injustice. He tries to stop every crime committed by this group and Dayanandam tries his best to get Saradhi under their group. They impose pressure on Saradhi's brother Srinivasa Rao (Dhulipalla), but fail. A rift happens between Saradhi and his brother. When Saradhi is out of the house, he meets a fruit vendor Jaya (Jayalalithaa) and a group of hard workers. Meanwhile, municipal elections come up and Saradhi establishes a political party. He wins with a thumping majority and Saradhi becomes the chairperson of the party. But the villains plan to create a rift in Saradhi's party and the rest of the story deals with how Saradhi and Jaya plan to teach a lesson to them.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Kathanayakudu
Film score by T. V. Raju
Released 1969
Genre Soundtrack
Producer T. V. Raju

Music composed by T. V. Raju. Music released on Audio Company.

S.NoSong TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Pallandi Pallu" Kosaraju L. R. Eswari
2 "Manchivadu Maa Babai" Dasaradhi P. Susheela, Bangalore Latha 4:15
3 "Raavela Dayaleda" Kosaraju Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram
4 "Vinnavayya Ramaiah" Kosaraju Ghantasala, P. Susheela 5:35
5 "Mutyala Jallu Kurise" Dasaradhi P. Susheela 3:44
6 "Intenaya Telusukovaya" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 5:09
7 "Vayasumallina Bulloda" Dasaradhi P. Susheela 4:06

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