Poola Rangadu (1989 film)

Last updated

Poola Rangadu
Poola Rangadu (1989 film).jpg
VCD Cover
Directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao
Produced byY. Satyanarayana
Written bySatyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay byRelangi Narasimha Rao
Story byRelangi Narasimha Rao
Kompella Viswam
Starring Rajendra Prasad
Ashwini
Vanisri
Music by Raj-Koti
CinematographyB. Koteswara Rao
Edited byD. Rajagopal
Production
company
Subhodaya Art Productions [1]
Release date
  • 21 September 1989 (1989-09-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Poola Rangadu is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Y. Satyanarayana under the Subhodaya Art Productions banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Ashwini, Vanisri with music composed by Raj-Koti. [2] The film borrows shades of the old Telugu movie Vichitra Kutumbam , starring N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Krishna in pivotal roles. [3]

Contents

Plot

The film begins in a village where its President Harischandra Prasad (Sarath Babu) a reputable person, leads a happy family life with his innocent timid wife Parvathi (Vanisri) and short-tempered younger brother Ranga (Rajendra Prasad). Parvathi endears as her son who always involved in the superfluous conflict. He becomes a tough nut to a vicious person Nagabhuashanam (Nutan Prasad) one the aspires to acquire authority over the village. Meanwhile, Ranga loves cute village girl Gowri (Aswini) whose elder sister Lakshmi (Srilakshmi) is mentally retarded. Once, Nagabhuashanam molests her but Ranga cleverly performs her marriage with him. Keeping the grudge in mind, Nagabhuashanam intrigues to kill Ranga & Harichandra Prasad but they escape. Eventually, again elections are announced in the village when Nagabhuashanam threatens Parvathi and makes Harischandra Prasad not to stand. So, to protect the village, Ranga competes. During the time of the campaign, so many fracases arise when Ranga is about to beat Nagabhuashanam, Parvathi stops and takes him away. But Nagabhushanam files the attempt murder case on Ranga. In the court, Parvathi affirms Ranga as guilty and he is sentenced. Everyone including Harichandra Prasad blames Parvathi, then divulges the reason behind her deed is to safeguard Ranga until completion of the elections. Time passes, Rang wins with a huge majority and releases. Here he shows hatred towards his brother & sister-in-law to keep them away until he achieves his goal. At present, Ranga starts teasing Nagabhshanam and develops the village. Simultaneously, Govt sanctions Rs.1 crore to their village panchayat, for which Nagabhushanam kidnaps Harischandra Prasad & Parvathi. At last, Ranga protects them and sees the end of Nagabhushanam. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ranga & Gowri.

Cast

Soundtrack

Poola Rangadu
Film score by
Released1989
Genre Soundtrack
Length15:13
Label LEO Audio
Producer Raj-Koti
Raj-Koti chronology
Sakshi
(1989)
Poola Rangadu
(1989)
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa
(1989)

Music composed by Raj-Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company. [4]

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1"Yedekokkate" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, S. Janaki, Mano 3:05
2"Raave Rangammo"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, S. Janaki3:45
3"Cheerapettu Poolupettu"Mallapudi SastryMano, S. Janaki4:16
4"Ottarulara Ottarulara"Mallapudi SastryMano, Madhapeddi Ramesh, Ramani4:07

Other

Related Research Articles

<i>Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi</i>

Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi is a 1996 Telugu film produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, starring Pawan Kalyan and Supriya in the lead roles. The music of the film was by Koti. This film is the official remake of the 1988 Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.The film marks the debut of Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, in the Telugu film industry. It is also the debut and the only film appearance of Yarlagadda Supriya, the granddaughter of Akkineni Nageswara Rao at that moment until Goodachari. Pawan Kalyan got recognition for his martial arts performed in the movie.

Behara Ganesh Patro was an Indian playwright and screen writer in Telugu cinema. He started his career in 1965, and wrote dialogues, Songs and stories for Telugu films from the 1970s up to the 1990s, including, Rudra Veena, Maro Charitra, Idi Kathakaadu, Mayuri, and Seetaramayyagari Manavaralu. He was born in Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

<i>Rustum</i> 1984 film by A. Kodandarami Reddy

Rustum is a 1984 Telugu-language action film, produced by S. P. Venkanna Babu under the Maheswari Movies banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Chiranjeevi and Urvashi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a Hit' at the box office.

<i>Akasa Veedhilo</i> 2001 film by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Akasa Veedhilo is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Produced by Ramoji Rao, the film starred Akkineni Nagarjuna, Rajendra Prasad, Raveena Tandon, Kasthuri and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.

<i>Poola Rangadu</i>

Poola Rangadu is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Shobhan Babu, Vijaya Nirmala with music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.

<i>Andaru Dongale</i> 1974 film

Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.

<i>Sandade Sandadi</i>

Sandade Sandadi is a 2002 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Adityaram under the Adityaram Movies banner and directed by Muppalaneni Shiva. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Sivaji, Urvasi, Raasi, Sanghavi, with music composed by Koti. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office. The film was a remake of the Kannada film Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001), which was remade in Hindi as Shaadi No. 1 (2005) and also remade into Bengali (Bangladesh) as Tomakei Khujchi (2008).

<i>Bangaru Babu</i> (1973 film)

Bangaru Babu is a 1973 Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under his Jagapathi Art Pictures banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.

<i>Pattabhishekam</i> (1985 film)

Pattabhishekam is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language romantic film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna in Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy.

<i>Srimathi Vellostha</i>

Srimathi Vellostha is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by C. Venkataraju, G. Sivaraju under the Geeta Chitra International banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Devayani, Poonam and music composed by Koti.

<i>Bala Gopaludu</i>

Bala Gopaludu is a 1989 Telugu-language film produced by M. R. V. Prasad under the P. B. R. Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini and music composed by Raj-Koti. This film is the debut of Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as child artist.

<i>Bhale Thammudu</i> (1985 film) 1985 film

Bhale Thammudu is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Satyanarayana, Suryanarayana under Satya Chitra banner and directed by Paruchuri brothers. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Urvashi and music scored by Chakravarthy.

<i>Pekata Papa Rao</i>

Pekata Papa Rao is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Pantangi Pullayah, D.V.V.Ramana Reddy under the Uma Maheswara Movies banner and directed by Y. Nageswara Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Kushboo with music composed by Raj-Koti. The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.

<i>Samsaram</i> (1988 film)

Samsaram is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao under the SR Films banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Sobhan Babu, Jaya Prada, Sharada, Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by Raj-Koti. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986) which itself was remake of Malayalam film Oru Painkilikatha (1984). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.

Thodallullu is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.G. Raju under the Vijaya Lakshmi Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Gautami and music composed by Raj-Koti.

<i>Chevilo Puvvu</i>

Chevilo Puvvu is a 1990 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Ashok Kumar under the Sri Usha Art Productions banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Seetha, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film marked the directorial debut of E. V. V. Satyanarayana as a director, which is recorded as a flop at the box office.

Preminchi Choodu is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Silk Smitha under the Essar Cine Enterprises banner and directed by Trivuraneni Varaprasad. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Silk Smitha with music composed by Raj-Koti.

<i>Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy</i>

Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy is a 1990 Telugu-language action-drama film, produced by N. Sai Prasanna under the Ram Prasad Arts banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, Suman, Rajani and music composed by Raj-Koti.

<i>Bhale Rangadu</i>

Bhale Rangadu is a 1969 Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. N. Bhatt under the Sri Vijaya Bhatt Productions banner and directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

<i>Eduruleni Manishi</i> (1975 film)

Eduruleni Manishi is a 1975 Telugu-language action film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This film is the debut of Aswini Dutt's Vyjayanthi Movies banner in the film industry. The film was a remake of the Hindi movie Johny Mera Naam (1970). The film's title was later used as the title of NTR's memoir, by his wife Lakshmi Parvathi.

References

  1. "Poola Rangadu (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Poola Rangadu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  3. "Poola Rangadu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  4. "Poola Rangadu (Songs)". Youtube.