Marana Mrudangam is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action crime film, produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, Suhasini, and K. Naga Babu, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and is based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name.
Chiranjeevi is a Tollywood film which released on 18 April 1985. This film was directed by C. V. Rajendran. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti with Bhanupriya in a small role. The film was a remake of Kannada film Naane Raja (1984).
Raja Vikramarka is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, starring Chiranjeevi, Radhika and Amala. The film is inspired by the 1988 American film Coming to America. It was dubbed in Tamil as Sathiyama Naan Kavalkaran and in Hindi as Daulat Ki Duniya.
Mantri Gari Viyyankudu is a 1983 Telugu-language film released directed by Bapu and stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and Poornima Jayaram, Nirmalamma and Allu Ramalingaiah in important roles. This was actress Poornima’s first and only Telugu as a leading lady, after which she made a comeback so many years later to supporting roles.
Chantabbai is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala, starring Chiranjeevi and Suhasini, with Jaggayya and Mucherla Aruna in supporting roles. Based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy's novel of the same name, the film features music composed by K. Chakravarthy.
Alluda Majaka! is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. Devi Varaprasad under the Devi Films banner. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna, and Rambha, with supporting roles played by Lakshmi, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Ooha. Written by Posani Krishna Murali, the film features music composed by Koti, including the popular chartbuster "Attho Athamma Kuthuro."
Gharana Mogudu is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language masala film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, and cinematography was handled by A. Vincent. It is a remake of the 1986 Kannada film Anuraga Aralithu.
Gang Leader is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, and produced by Maganti Ravindranath Chowdary. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti, while Rao Gopal Rao, Anandaraj, Murali Mohan, and Sarath Kumar play supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri with dance choreography by Prabhu Deva. The film explores the concepts of exploitation of law enforcement by anti-social behaviour and the impact of mob psychology.
Yamudiki Mogudu is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, alongside Vijayashanti and Radha. The supporting cast includes Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Rao Gopal Rao, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The music was composed by Raj–Koti. The core plot of the movie was loosely based on the 1978 American movie Heaven Can Wait. The film was remade in Tamil as Athisaya Piravi (1990).
Khaidi No. 786 is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It stars Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Suthivelu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mohan Babu, Nutan Prasad and Kaikala Satyanarayana. It is the second film in Chiranjeevi's successful Khaidi trilogy. The film is a remake of the 1986 Tamil film Amman Kovil Kizhakale, and was released on 10 June 1988.
Adavi Donga is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Chalasani Gopi. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radha in lead roles. The plot follows a man raised in the forest by elephants as he seeks justice against a corrupt antagonist exploiting tribal villagers.
Tiruguleni Manishi is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by K. Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Film Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Chiranjeevi and Rati Agnihotri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a disaster at the box office.
State Rowdy is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by T. Subbarami Reddy and P. Sasi Bhushan. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role, with Radha and Bhanupriya as the female leads. The film also features Sarada, Rao Gopal Rao, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Thiagarajan and Nutan Prasad in key roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Released on March 23, 1989, State Rowdy became a decent commercial success, particularly in the Nizam region, where it grossed ₹1 crore, setting a box office record at the time.
Rakshasudu (transl. Demon) is a 1986 Telugu-language action crime film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner, the film features Radha and Suhasini as the female leads, with Nagendra Babu making his acting debut in a supporting role. The film is based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name.
Nippulanti Manishi is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by S. D. Lal and produced by Y. V. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Latha, with music composed by Satyam. A remake of the Hindi film Zanjeer (1973), it became a silver jubilee hit and played a role in revitalizing Rama Rao's career. Following its success, Rama Rao acted in additional remakes of popular Amitabh Bachchan films, including Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidi (1976), which was also produced by Y. V. Rao.
Bala Mitrula Katha is a 1973 Telugu-language film directed by K. Varaprasada Rao, starring Jaggayya, Krishnam Raju, Gummadi and Nagabhushanam. It is a story of the friendship of two kids of different social statuses and the support of their teachers amid the political and village backdrop.
Parvathi Parameswarulu is a 1981 Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi.
Eduruleni Manishi is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by D. Siva Prasad Reddy under the Kamakshi Movies banner and directed by Jonnalagadda Srinivasa Rao. It stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soundarya and Shenaz Treasurywala, with music composed by S.A. Rajkumar. It was dubbed into Hindi as Pandit Ek Yodha and into Tamil as Rudhiran.
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sridevi. The music composed by Chakravarthy.
Aatagadu (transl. Player) is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by G. Rajendra Prasad and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy.
