Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

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Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Written by Jandhyala (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Raghavendra Rao
Story byJandhyala
Satyanand
Produced by N. T. Rama Rao
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Sridevi
CinematographyK. S. Prakash
Edited byRavi
Music by Chakravarthy
Production
company
Ramakrishna Cine Studios
Release date
  • 15 August 1980 (1980-08-15)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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.

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Plot

Bhaji Prasad is a dreadful gangster who maintains an honorable facade. His acolyte Giri is malicious and always attempts to double-cross him. Both retain two double agents, twin brothers Satyam & Narayana. Besides, Ramu's valiant inclines any risk for money. Once, he gets acquainted with a petty thief, Mutyam, and falls for her. Meanwhile, a young, charming Krishna who works as a clerk in a bank lives with his mother and loves Bhaji Prasad's niece, Lakshmi. Later, Ramu & Krishna twice meet in crazy situations and become good friends. Hereupon, Bhaji Prasad disclosed an ancient treasure secluded in the Himalayas and that an archaeologist, Haragopal, aimed its route map. Upon it, Giri, too, gains the key and plots. Just before they hit Haragopal, he safeguards the map in a Krishna bank locker. At the same time, Bhaji Prasad learns about the love affair of Krishna & Lakshmi. So, he bids Krishna for the cover when he refuses. Bhaji Prasad endangers his mother, and as helpless, he heists the map. Simultaneously, Giri also plans an attack. Nevertheless, Krishna absconds and shields the map from his friend Ranga. Spotting it, the blackguards slaughter Ranga, but are unable to identify the map. Right now, Krishna is indicted for the crime and sentenced. Yet, Bhaji Prasad wants to win him back, so he empowers the task to Ramu. Thereupon, Ramu feels something dubious, so he relieves Krishna and hides him secretly. Afterward, they are enlightened about their brothers through their mother, who has been separated long back because of a mishap. Eventually, they acquire the map, realizing that Bhaji Prasad reverts it by imperiling Lakshmi. At present, the swindlers start their journey, when as a flabbergast, Satyam & Narayana appear as a single entity, Satyanarayana, a person falsified for his expediency. Before long, Ramu & Krishna chase them in disguise as guides. After making an adventurous tour, they find the treasure. At last, Ramu & Krishna stop the baddies and hand over the treasure to the government. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Ramu & Mutyam and Krishna & Lakshmi.

Cast

Soundtrack

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Film score by
Released1980
Genre Soundtrack
Length30:35
Label EMI Columbia Audio
Producer Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Superman
(1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
(1980)
Sardar Papa Rayudu
(1980)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics written by Veturi. [1]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Ooo My Darling" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:13
2"Konte Korikundi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:15
3"Pappulo Uppesi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:20
4"Jingala Jamjam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:50
5"Apoorva Sahodarulam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh3:35
6"Ammo Idhe Menaka"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela5:30
7"Seetakalam Vachindi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:52

Reception

On 22 August 1980, Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot criticised director Raghavendra Rao for making a "shoddy film". [2] Sridhara of Sitara in his review dated 31 August 1980 gave a more mixed review for the film. [3]

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References

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  3. Sridhara (31 August 1980). "రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు". Sitara Weekly (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.