Chanakya Chandragupta is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayapradha and Manjula, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film is based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya.[1]
Chanakya Chandragupta | |
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Directed by | N. T. Rama Rao |
Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | N. T. Rama Rao |
Story by | N. T. Rama Rao |
Produced by | N. T. Rama Rao |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao N. T. Rama Rao Sivaji Ganesan Jayapradha Manjula |
Cinematography | Kannappa |
Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Production company | Ramakrishna Cine Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 178 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It follows how they destroyed the Nanda Dynasty, defeated Alexander the Great, and established the Maurya Empire.
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.[3]
S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | "Chirunavvula Tholakarilo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:38 |
2 | "Evaro Aa Chandrudevaro" | P. Susheela | 3:48 |
3 | "Idhe Tholireyi" | P. Susheela | 3:54 |
4 | "Okata Renda Thommidi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:18 |
5 | "Sikandar Toone" | Vani Jayaram | 5:45 |
6 | "Siri Siri Chinnoda" | Vani Jayaram | 3:23 |