Kirayi Kotigadu

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Kirayi Kotigadu
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Telugu కిరాయి కోటిగాడు
Literally"For hire" Kotigadu
Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Screenplay byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Story bySatyamurthy
Dialogue by
  • Satyanand
Produced byN. Ramalingeswara Rao
Starring
Edited byK. Venkateswara Rao
Music byChakravarthy
Production
company
Ram Prasad Art Pictures
Release date
17 March 1983
CountryIndia
Language Telugu

Kirayi Kotigadu is a 1983 Indian Telugu action drama film starring Krishna and Sridevi. The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy who also wrote the screenplay while the story was provided by Satyamurthy. Chakravarthy scored and composed the film's soundtrack. Rao Gopala Rao, Allu Ramalingaiah and Giribabu play supporting characters.

Contents

The story revolves around two notorious landlords who hire a ruthless and money-minded ruffian, Kotigadu, to deal with Rambabu, a military officer, who leads the villagers in a rebellion against the duo's atrocious activities. Though he heavily injures Ramu, the latter and Gauri, a village girl, discovers the good side of Kotigadu and decides to redeem him thereby pitting him against the landlords.

The film released on 17 March to good reviews and turned out to be a money spinner. The film became noted for the introduction scene of the protagonist Kotigadu, played by Krishna. Owing to the major success of the film, the director collaborated with Krishna for another film titled Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983) which was released in the same year to positive response.

Cast

Release and reception

The film was released on 17 March 1983 to generally positive reviews. [2] The film was declared a success at the box office. [3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Chakravarthy and all songs were penned by Veturi Sundararama Murthy.

Song titleSinger(s)Length
"Ekkitokki Nee Andam"S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela4:08
"Namasthe Suswagatham"S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela4:20
"Chekkateppudavutundo"S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. Janaki3:32
"Pattumeeda Unnadi"S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela3:52
"Koodaballukkuni Kannaremo"S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela4:01

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References

  1. ↑ Movie GQ. "Kirayi Kotigadu 1983 film" . Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "Kirayi Kotigadu film info". telugu.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. ↑ Murali Krishna CH (26 February 2018). "Sridevi, the darling of Telugu Cinema". Cinema Express . Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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