Dorikithe Dongalu

Dorikithe Dongalu (English: Thieves If They Are Caught) is a 1965 Telugu Action crime sci-fi film, produced by D. L. Narayana under the Chandamama Films banner[2] and directed by P. Subrahmanyam.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna in the lead roles, [4] and music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[5]

Dorikithe Dongalu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Subrahmanyam
Produced byD. L. Narayana
Written byPinisetty (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. Subrahmanyam
Story byK.A.R. Acharya
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
Music bySaluri Rajeswara Rao
CinematographyK. S.Prasad
Rajagopal
Ravikant Nagaich
Edited byS. S. Prakash
Production
company
Chandamama Films[1]
Release date
  • 26 February 1965 (1965-02-26)
Running time
184 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins with antisocial elements continuing their run and the crime rate is increasing day by day. Police Commissioner Prabhakar (Gummadi) advocates people to cooperate with the department. Here Sudarshanam (Rajanala), Dr. Giridhar (Satyanarayana), Lawer Brahmayya (Allu Ramalingaiah), the most respected people in the society on behalf of the people agree to do so. But actually, these are the real culprits who are behind the crimes and creating a lot of atrocities using their muscular and scientific powers. Visweswaraiah (Dhulipala) an ancient scientist, the trio try to bribe him when he refuses, they throw acid into his eyes and also kidnap his younger daughter Anuradha (Jayanthi), who assists him. Sundaram (Kanta Rao) Prabhakar's second wife Shantamma's (Suyakantham) son is also a renowned scientist, the trio heir and sends him abroad for higher studies. Now Prabhakar's first wife's fled son Nandan Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) and Visweswaraiah's elder daughter Madhavi (Jamuna) arrive as C.I.D. officers in disguise of old people by the names Agneyam & Latha. The trio plans to blast an aircraft; they execute it through Sundaram which is witnessed by Prabhakar's brother-in-law Rama Rao (Malladi) & family. So, they kill them, except their daughter Karuna (Sarada), who is kidnapped. On one side, Visweswaraiah & Sundaram continue their experiments in new innovations like flying cars, the invisible man, Ray Guns etc.; on the other side, Nandan Rao & Madhavi are busy in their detection and they also fall in love. Nandan Rao succeeds in finding the facts about the trio; he also learns that his brother Sundaram is also involved, which he reveals to his father and also his identity. Both of them plan a secret mission, to manipulate the trio keep Prabhakar in their custody. At last, Nandan Rao catches all the criminals when Sundaram also realizes his mistake, blasts his laboratory and dies. Finally, the movie ends with the Govt. of India awarding Nandan Rao & Madhavi.

Cast

Crew
  • Art: Godgaonkar, Achyuta Rao
  • Choreography: Vempati, Chinni-Sampath, Heeralal
  • Stills: N. Narasimha Rao
  • Fights: Swamynathan
  • Dialogues: Pinisetty
  • Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Aarudhra, Dasaradhi
  • Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, S. Janaki M. Balamuralikrishna, Vasantha, Swarnalatha, V. Satya Rao
  • Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
  • Story: K. A. R. Acharya
  • Editing: S. S. Prakash
  • Cinematography: K. S. Prasad, Rajagopal, Ravikant Nagaich
  • Producer: D. L. Narayana
  • Screenplay - Director: P. Subramanyam
  • Banner: Chandamama Films
  • Release Date: 26 February 1965

Soundtrack
Dorikithe Dongalu
Film score by
Saluri Rajeswara Rao
Released1965
GenreSoundtrack
Length30:58
ProducerSaluri Rajeswara Rao
Saluri Rajeswara Rao chronology
Bobbili Yuddham
(1964)		 Dorikithe Dongalu
(1965)		 Palnati Yuddham
(1966)

Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. Music released by Audio Company.[6]

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Tirumalavaasa" Aarudhra M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela 3:28
2 "Evariki Teliyadule Intula Sangati" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala 3:41
3 "Ennisaarlu Cheppaalayya" Aarudhra Swarnalatha, V. Satya Rao 2:51
4 "Maavayyaa Chikkaavayaa" Dasaradhi S. Janaki 3:51
5 "Evariki Teliyadule Yuvakula Sangati" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 2:47
6 "Evarannaaravi Kannulani" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:19
7 "Naakanti Velugu" Aarudhra S. Janaki 3:28
8 "Egurutunnadi" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:44
9 "Evare Naa Cheli" Dasaradhi P. Susheela, S. Janaki 3:49

References
  1. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Overview)". Youtube.
  2. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  4. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  6. "Dorikithe Dongalu (Songs)". Cineradham. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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