Justice Chowdary

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Justice Chowdary
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story bySatyanand
Produced byT. Trivikrama Rao
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Sridevi
CinematographyK. S. Prakash
Edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by Chakravarthy
Production
company
Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures
Release date
  • 28 May 1982 (1982-05-28)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Justice Chowdary is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade twice in Hindi as Justice Chaudhury , [1] in Tamil as Neethibathi, in Kannada as Agni Pareekshe and in Malayalam as Justice Raja . [2] The film became a box office hit and the second highest grossing Telugu film of the year 1982 after Rama Rao's own Bobbili Puli .

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Plot

Advocate RK Chowdary, a disciple of justice, sentenced a hardcore criminal Ranga Rao, to death. Hence, his twin Papa Rao, a vicious hoodlum, avenges and hangs to repay with an advocate, Kailasam, who envies Chowdary. Chowdary is lively with his ideal wife, Janaki; his son, Inspector Ramesh; his daughter-in-law, Latha; and his dumb daughter, Lakshmi. Parallelly, Ramu, a juvenile resembling Chowdary, is also a motor mechanic and racer. Ramu falls for Rekha, Kailasam's daughter. Gazing at Ramu's caliber, Papa Rao selects him as his white knight, who courageously succeeds in several tasks.

Meanwhile, Chowdary acclaimed the throne of high court Chief Justice, which was abided by the black guards. So, they plot by utilizing their acolyte Gopal and knitting him with Lakshmi to exploit Chowdary. Yet, Chowdary is hard, though Gopal expels Lakshmi. Once Rekha witnesses Ramu's criminality and accuses him, he divulges the actuality. Explicitly, all efforts are on behalf of his mother, Radha, who is in prison for the crime Ramu committed. Kailasam discovers Ramu as Chowdary's son when he intrigues him by forging Chowdary as an imposter and provokes Ramu. In the guise of Chowdary, Ramu incriminates Ramesh, which compels Chowdary to sentence his son. After that, Chowdary starts digging into the matter when he learns about Radha and recalls the past. Indeed, Chowdary & Radha are love birds in the college and decide to espouse soon. But suddenly, Radha quits his life. Ascertaining herself dead, Chowdary couples up with Janaki. At present, when Radha is released, Chowdary meets her and knows that she deliberately did the deed, perceiving Janki's love. Chowdary also explains the credulity of Ramu. Listening to it, Radha makes Ramu realize. Being conscious of it, Papa Rao seizes Chowdary's family, including Kailasam. However, Chowdary gamely breaks his play along with Ramu. At last, Chowdary & Ramu cease Papa Rao when Radha sacrifices her life while guarding Chowdary. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Rekha.

Cast

Soundtrack

Justice Chowdary
Film score by
Chakravarthy
Released1982
Genre Soundtrack
Length30:11
Label AVM Audio
Producer Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Anuraga Devata
(1982)		Justice Chowdary
(1982)		 Naa Desam
(1982)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi. Music released on AVM Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Muddu Mida Muddu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:28
2"Okatato Number"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:38
3"Abba Musuresindi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:33
4"Nee Chekkili Vela"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:03
5"Nee Toli Choopulone"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:36
6"Sri Lakshmi Pelliki"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja 4:18
7"Chattaniki Nyayaniki"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:35

Reception

Venkat Rao of Andhra Patrika in his review dated 31 May 1982, wrote that the film is a testimony to Rama Rao's acting prowess. [3] On 13 June 1982, Palakodeti of Sitara also echoed the same, praising Rama Rao's performance. [4]

Modern adaptations

N.T. Rama Rao's grandson Jr. N.T.R. had briefly mimicked his grandfather's voice, played and parodied Justice Chowdary's character in the 2013 film Baadshah for a comedy scene with Brahmanandam Kanneganti.

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References

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