Tiger (1979 film)

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Tiger
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byNandamuri Ramesh
Written byVidwan Kanwasri
D. Prabhakar (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. Gangadhara Rao
Story byRakesh Kumar
Based on Khoon Pasina
Produced byParvathaneni Narayana Rao
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Rajinikanth
Radha Saluja
Subhashini
CinematographyS. S. Lal
Edited byS. P. S. Veerappa
Music by Satyam
Production
company
Nava Shakthi Films
Release date
  • 5 September 1979 (1979-09-05)
Running time
149 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Tiger is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Parvathaneni Narayana Rao and directed by Nandamuri Ramesh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajinikanth, Radha Saluja and Subhashini, with music composed by Satyam. It was also Rajinikanth's 50th film as an actor. [1] The film is a remake of the Hindi film Khoon Pasina (1977). [2]

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Plot

The film begins in a village where two soulmates, Raja & Rashid, reside. As their families reciprocate despite the community, once, a dreadful dacoit, Kotinagulu, was about to slay a naive Ramadasu when Raja & Rashid's fathers impeded him. So, infuriated, Kotinagulu sets the village on fire, mingling his acolyte Ranga, which ruins the families. Raja & Rashid split, and Rashid's mother, Fathima, rears Raja. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu's wife Rukmini quits with daughter Shanti, by his diabolic shade, whom a Master shelters. Years roll by, and Raja, a gallant justice-seeking ruffian famed as Tiger and loves beauty, Rekha. Henceforth, the past still haunts him, and he is seeking vengeance. Whereat, he spots Ramadasu and initiates the hunt. Kotinagulu turns into Zamindar Jaganadham, which is his family's quest. Besides, Rashid is a CBI officer appointed to apprehend Kotinagulu and is willing to meet warfare. He forges as a burglar, Ustad, who absconded with precious diamonds. Ongoing, he is acquainted with Shanti and the two crushes. Parallelly, Kotinagulu captivates Rashid for the diamonds when he sees his family photo and comprehends the fact. Rashid smacks them and flies. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu knows Raja and allots Ranga to wipe him out when Ramadasu unveils him. Raja is behind and seized but succeeds in breaking the bars. Kotinagulu ruses to heist the precious necklace of the goddess in Mahakalijathara, which Raja bars. At that point, Kotinagulu views the Master and slaughters for the whereabouts of his family. Before dying, he entrusts their responsibility to Raja. Simultaneously, Kotinagulu abducts Fathima & Rekha and posts Ranga to gain his family. Till then, Raja takes them into custody. Being cognizant of it, Rashid strikes on Raja, with whom they identify. At last, they mingle and cease Kotinagulu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Raja & Rekha and Rashid & Shanti.

Cast

Source [3]

Soundtrack

Tiger
Film score by
Released1979
Genre Soundtrack
Length25:18
Producer Satyam
Satyam chronology
Iddaru Asadhyule
(1979)
Tiger
(1979)
Viyyala Vari Kayyalu
(1979)

Music composed by Satyam. [4]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aha Anthaa Choosaanu" C. Narayana Reddy S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 3:25
2."Chesukunna Vaallaku"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:22
3."Em Debba Theesaavu"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:23
4."Kshanam Kshanam"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:56
5."Maarindhi Kaalam"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:21
6."Okati Rendu Moodu" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:25
7."Ye Thalli Kannadhiraa""VeturiP. Susheela3:26

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