Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu

1980 Indian film
  • 15 August 1980 (1980-08-15)
Running time
142 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageTelugu

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sridevi. The music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

Bhaji Prasad is a dreadful gangster who maintains an honorable facade. His acolyte Giri is malicious and always attempts to double-cross him. Both retain two double agents, twin brothers Satyam & Narayana. Besides, Ramu's valiant inclines any risk for money. Once, he gets acquainted with a petty thief, Mutyam, and falls for her. Meanwhile, a young, charming Krishna who works as a clerk in a bank lives with his mother and loves Bhaji Prasad's niece, Lakshmi. Later, Ramu & Krishna twice meet in crazy situations and become good friends. Hereupon, Bhaji Prasad disclosed an ancient treasure secluded in the Himalayas and that an archaeologist, Haragopal, aimed its route map. Upon it, Giri, too, gains the key and plots. Just before they hit Haragopal, he safeguards the map in a Krishna bank locker. At the same time, Bhaji Prasad learns about the love affair of Krishna & Lakshmi. So, he bid Krishna for the cover when he refused. Bhaji Prasad endangers his mother, and as helpless, he heists the map. Simultaneously, Giri also plans an attack. Nevertheless, Krishna absconds and shields the map from his friend Ranga. Tragically, the blackguards slaughter Ranga, but are unable to identify the map. Right now, Krishna is indicted for the crime and sentenced. Yet, Bhaji Prasad wants to win him back, so he empowers Ramu to do the task. Thereupon, Ramu feels something dubious, relieving Krishna and hiding him secretly. Afterward, it enlightens their siblings through their mother, who has been separated long back because of a mishap. Eventually, they acquire the map, realizing that Bhaji Prasad reverts it by imperiling Lakshmi. At present, the swindlers start their journey, when as a flabbergast, Satyam & Narayana appear as a single entity, Satyanarayana, who purported knaves for his gain. Before long, Ramu & Krishna chase them in disguise as guides. After making an adventurous tour, they find the treasure. At last, Ramu & Krishna stop the baddies and hand over the treasure to the government. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Ramu & Mutyam and Krishna & Lakshmi.

Cast

  • N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
  • Nandamuri Balakrishna as Balakrishna
  • Sridevi as Mutyalu
  • Rajyalakshmi as Lakshmi
  • Rao Gopal Rao as Bhaji Prasad
  • Satyanarayana as Satyanayana
  • Jaggayya as I.G.
  • Kanta Rao as Ramu's father
  • Mukkamala as Baba
  • Nutan Prasad as Giri
  • Raavi Kondala Rao as Jailor
  • Chalapathi Rao as Hargopal
  • Prasad Babu as Madhav
  • Lakshmi Kanth as Ranga
  • Sarathi
  • Chitti Babu
  • Chidatala Appa Rao as Kotigadu
  • Potti Prasad
  • Jagga Rao
  • Jayasudha as special appearance
  • Latha as Special appearance
  • Pushpalatha as Heroes mother
  • Jayamalini as item number

Soundtrack

Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
Film score by
Released1980
GenreSoundtrack
Length30:35
LabelEMI Columbia Audio
ProducerChakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Superman
(1980) 		Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
(1980) 		Sardar Papa Rayudu
(1980)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics written by Veturi.[1]

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Ooo My Darling" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:13
2 "Konte Korikundi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:15
3 "Pappulo Uppesi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:20
4 "Jingala Jamjam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:50
5 "Apoorva Sahodarulam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh 3:35
6 "Ammo Idhe Menaka" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela 5:30
7 "Seetakalam Vachindi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 3:52

Reception

On 22 August 1980, Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot criticised director Raghavendra Rao for making a "shoddy film".[2] Sridhara of Sitara in his review dated 31 August 1980 gave a more mixed review for the film.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Rowdi Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ Gopalrao, Griddaluru (22 August 1980). "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. ^ Sridhara (31 August 1980). "రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు". Sitara Weekly (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.

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