Doctor Cine Actor

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Doctor Cine Actor
Doctor Cine Actor poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Vijaya Nirmala
Screenplay byVijaya Nirmala
Story byPinishetty
Produced byKolluri Sriramchandra Murthy
K.L. Narasimhulu
Starring
CinematographyPushtala Gopikrishna
Edited byAdurthi Harinath
Music by K. Chakravarthy
Production
company
Nara Naryana Combines
Distributed bySri Films (Andhra)
Release date
  • 9 April 1982 (1982-04-09)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Doctor Cine Actor is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Vijaya Nirmala. Produced by Nara Naryana Combines, it stars Krishna in a triple role alongside Jayasudha and Kavitha. The film has music composed by K. Chakravarthy.

Contents

Doctor Cine Actor was released on 9 April 1982. It was moderately successful at the box office. [1]

Plot

Madhu is a talented doctor who earns several laurels with his research. He strives to make his cousin Raju a doctor like him but Raju is interested only in films. Raju also wins a prize by portraying Chatrapati Sivaji in a play. When Madhu insults Raju for wasting his time, depressed Raju leaves the home. Raju's childhood sweetheart Radha provides gives him money to move to Madras.

Raju struggles a lot in Madras for opportunities. One day, he obtains a small role and uses the opportunity to the fullest. He soon rises to become a bonafide star and earns millions of rupees. Meanwhile, film director Srikanth's wife and popular actress Ranjani try to get close to Raju. Raju, however, rejects her advances and marries Radha. Madhu also marries Latha. Slowly, Madhu and Raju cope with each other. Following a ghastly incident, Raju hands his baby boy to Madhu and Radha for safekeeping.

Srikanth and Rajani scheme and manage to get Raju on board for their next film. While Rajani lusts for Raju, Srikanth intends to damage his career. Raju realizes this and punishes them for their sins, and returns home.

Cast

Cameo appearances

Production

The film marks Krishna's second appearance in a triple role. He plays a son and nephew who look alike. [1] The film has score and soundtrack composed by K. Chakravarthy. The lyrics were written by Veturi and Appalacharya, with vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela and S. Janaki. [2]

Reception

Reviewing the film for Andhra Patrika on 14 April 1982, C. S. B. appreciated the performances and technical aspects, adding, "Direction by Vijaya Nirmala appeals to all sections of audience." [3] Gudipoodi Srihari of Sitara magazine on the review dated 25 April 1982, called the Doctor Cine Actor "a film within a film." Srihari felt that the focus was more on the actor part, and a few unnecessary scenes dragged down the screenplay. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "This Telugu Superstar Played Triple Roles in Several Films. Know More". News18 . 25 March 2022. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  2. 1 2 Gudipoodi, Srihari (25 April 1982). "సినిమాల లో సినిమా : డాక్టర్ - సినీ ఆక్టర్" [A film with films: Doctor-Cine Actor]. Sitara (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  3. ↑ B., C. S. (14 April 1982). "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: డాక్టర్ - సినీ ఆక్టర్" [Film review: Doctor - Cine Actor]. Andhra Patrika (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 April 2022.
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