Bandipotu Dongalu (transl. Dacoits) is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao and G. Rajendra Prasad, and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1]
Bandipotu Dongalu | |
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Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
Written by | N. R. Nandi (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
Story by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
Produced by | J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna S. V. Ranga Rao |
Cinematography | S. Venkataratnam |
Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Production company | Madhavi Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Raged Mallu Dora (S. V. Ranga Rao) revolts and builds a huge hamlet of dacoits who generate mayhem in the society through their heists. Once wounded Mallu Dora visits a Doctor, Chandra Shekar (Gummadi) where he is attracted to his infant son Krishna who gives remembrance of his deceased son Kanna and feels as if his son is reborn. So, one night he steals the baby and rears in their hamlet. Years roll by, and Krishna grows up as Kanna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) with several associates Naagu (Jaggaiah), Malli (Kanchana), and Anji (Raja Babu), and becomes a deadly dacoit. Grief-stricken, Doctor & his wife Yashoda (Rukmini) raise their niece Indira / Indu (Jamuna). One day, Kanna ruthlessly robs Yashoda & Indu, on his way back, hit by a Police encounter in which he is seriously injured. Police admit him to the hospital where Chandra Shekar recognizes him as his son by the mole on his back. Then he secretly makes his escape and hides from Police. Thereafter, Doctor reveals his birth secret also reforms him by preaching human values. At present, Kanna wants to start a new life as Krishna, so, he accommodates himself at Chandra Shekar's house without divulging his identity. There, Mallu Dora & other dacoits become distressed for missing Kanna and eagerly waiting for his arrival. Parallelly, Indu also learns the truth regarding Krishna and they fell in love. In a short period, civilized Krishna / Kanna reaches his hamlet, tries to convince Mallu Dora that their way of living is wrong, and requests to change their lifestyle for future generations. Here angered Mallu Dora chides Krishna and necks out of the hamlet. After some time, Krishna returns as a Police officer and is posted in the same area intentionally by Govt when he tries his best to put his men on the right path but fails. At a point in time, Krishna catches a few mobsters including Naagu when furious Mallu Dora kidnaps some officials and seeks the mortgage. During that time, severe Police encounter occurs in which all the dacoits die including Naagu, Malli, etc. At last, Krishna shows Mallu Dora their corpses makes him realize violence leaves nothing but annihilation. Finally, the movie ends by affirming that non-violence is the supreme morality.
Bandipotu Dongalu | |
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Film score by Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
Released | 1969 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 30:07 |
Label | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[2]
S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "O Kannayya Puttina Roju" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, J. V. Raghavulu | 6:14 |
2 | "Vinnanule Priya Kanugonnanule Priya" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 5:09 |
3 | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (M) | Aarudhra | Ghantasala | 3:59 |
4 | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (F) | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:27 |
5 | "Unnadu Oka Chakkani Chinnodu" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 4:12 |
6 | "Virisina Vennelavo" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:40 |
7 | "Gandara Ganda" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 3:26 |