| Taraka Ramudu | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Written by | M. V. S. Haranadha Rao (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Story by | Sujatha Udhayakumar |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. Sudhakar |
| Edited by | Anil Malnad |
| Music by | Koti |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Taraka Ramudu is a 1997 Telugu romantic drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar starring Srikanth and Soundarya. [1]
The soundtrack was composed by Koti and all lyrics were written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. [2]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dandalandi Kotha" | Krishnam Raju, K. S. Chithra | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Kopam Vasthe" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Ivali Ivvalyna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Chettumedhi Usiri" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:27 |
| 5. | "Hai Hai Venelamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:07 |
| 6. | "Sadicheyakamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:03 |
| 7. | "Ramudu Manchi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:29 |
| Total length: | 28:33 | ||
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