Driver Ramudu

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Driver Ramudu
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Theatrical poster
Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Written by Jandhyala (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story byTarakarama Films Unit
Produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Jayasudha
CinematographyK. S. Prakash
Edited byBabu Rao
Music by Chakravarthy
Production
company
Release date
  • 2 February 1979 (1979-02-02)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Box office₹2.5 crores

Driver Ramudu is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music by Chakravarthy. The film was released in 35 centres across Andhra Pradesh on 2 February 1979. [2] It was remade in Tamil as Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981) and in Hindi as Tarkeeb (1984). [3]

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Plot

Ramu is a gallant lorry driver who impedes societal violations. Once he collars his colleague Khan, who conducts contraband, he establishes an association for the welfare of drivers, getting knowledge that they are going astray as destitute by the few felonious. Ramu resides with his blind sibling Meena, whom he reared under the light of love. A generous Inspector Raja Reddy endears Meena and steps to knit, despite her disability when Ramu is on cloud nine. Meanwhile, Vasu lorry:111 has forsaken his wife Kantham by snaring off a call girl, Kalavati, which made her insane. Ramu rectifies him and pleads to pardon his wife, and they turn into besties. Parallelly, Ramu always squabbles with a plucky motel owner, Chukkamma, and they crush. Besides, Jagarlamudi Jaganadham / Jackal is a hazardous gangster presiding in gold and smuggling in pumpkins associated with his son Kamal. They conclude a contract with Ramu to transport via their association, unbeknownst to hoodwink, he signs. At a point, Khan gazes at it and rushes to notify Ramu, who blackguards slaughter. Ramu is incriminated and sentenced for the whole. Today, he takes the dare and absconds from the prison. At last, Ramu ceases baddies with the aid of Vasu in various disguises. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Chukkamma.

Cast

Production

Portions of the film were shot in Araku, which gained popularity as a filming location following the film's release. [4]

Music

Driver Ramudu
Soundtrack album by
Chakravarthy
Released1979
Genre Filmi
Length21:46
Label SAREGAMA Audio
Producer Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Burripalem Bullodu
(1979)		Driver Ramudu
(1979)		 Vetagaadu
(1979)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Music released on SAREGAMA Audio Company. The song "Vangamaaku" was remixed in the 2004 film Xtra and "Mamila Thopukada" was remixed in the 2011 film Veera . [5] [6]

S. NoSong TitleLyricsSingerslength
1"Gugu Gugu Gudisundi" Acharya Aatreya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 3:32
2"Vangamaaku" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:08
3"Emani Varninchanu"Acharya AatreyaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:08
4"Mamilla Thopukaada"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:15
5"Donga Donga Dorikaadu"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:22
6"Endharo Mudhu Gummalu" Aarudhra S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:21

Reception

The film celebrated a 100-day run at 14 centres and a silver jubilee (25 weeks) at 2 centres. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Driver Ramudu 1
  2. 1 2 Driver Ramudu 2 Archived 7 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Hindi Film Songs - Tarkeeb (1984) | MySwar".
  4. ↑ "Vizag's contribution to films". The Hindu . 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012.
  5. ↑ Jeevi (25 June 2004). "Movie review - Xtra (Mythili Malli Rammandi)". Idlebrain.com .
  6. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (13 December 2012). "Tollywood stars dance to daddy's tunes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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