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Kirayi Kotigadu is a 1983 Indian Telugu action drama film starring Krishna and Sridevi. The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy who also wrote the screenplay while the story was provided by Satyamurthy. Chakravarthy scored and composed the film's soundtrack. Rao Gopala Rao, Allu Ramalingaiah and Giribabu play supporting characters.

Kirayi Kotigadu
Telugu	కిరాయి కోటిగాడు
Literally	"For hire" Kotigadu
Directed by	A. Kodandarami Reddy
Screenplay by	A. Kodandarami Reddy
Story by	Satyamurthy
Dialogue by	Satyanand
Produced by	N. Ramalingeswara Rao
Starring	Krishna Sridevi Rao Gopala Rao
Edited by	K. Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Ram Prasad Art Pictures
Release date	17 March 1983
Country	India
Language	Telugu

The story revolves around two notorious landlords who hire a ruthless and money-minded ruffian, Kotigadu, to deal with Rambabu, a military officer, who leads the villagers in a rebellion against the duo's atrocious activities. Though he heavily injures Ramu, the latter and Gauri, a village girl, discovers the good side of Kotigadu and decides to redeem him thereby pitting him against the landlords.

The film released on 17 March to good reviews and turned out to be a money spinner. The film became noted for the introduction scene of the protagonist Kotigadu, played by Krishna. Owing to the major success of the film, the director collaborated with Krishna for another film titled Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983) which was released in the same year to positive response.

Cast

• Krishna
• Sridevi
• Rao Gopala Rao as Adiseshayya[1]
• Allu Ramalingaiah as Garudachalam
• Sridhar as Rambabu
• Giribabu
• Jayamalini

Release and reception

The film was released on 17 March 1983 to generally positive reviews.[2] The film was declared a success at the box office.[3]

Soundtrack

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Song title	Singer(s)	Length
"Ekkitokki Nee Andam"		4:08
"Namasthe Suswagatham"		4:20
"Chekkateppudu"		3:32
"Pattumeeda Unnadi"		3:52

Reference

External links

• Kirayi Kotigadu at IMDb

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