Tandra Paparayudu (film)

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Thandra Paparayudu
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Poster
Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Written by Kondaveeti Venkatakavi
Screenplay byDasari Narayana Rao
Story byGopikrishna Kadha Vibhagam
Produced by Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju
Starring Krishnam Raju
Jaya Prada
Jayasudha
Sumalatha
Pran
Mohan Babu
CinematographyP. S. Prakash
Edited byD. Venkata Rathnam
Music by S. Rajeswara Rao
Production
companies
Distributed byGopi Krishna Movies
Release date
  • 1986 (1986)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget1.5 crore [1]

Tandra Paparayudu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language biographical war film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha, Sumalatha, Pran and Mohan Babu. It is based on the life of 18th century warrior Tandra Paparayudu, the General of Bobbili, and General Bussy. Made on a big-budget of 1.5 crore, Tandra Paparayudu was a major box-office failure. [1] The film was featured at the 11th International Film Festival of India. [2] It won two Nandi Awards.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. [3]

Accolades

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