Thodallullu
Thodallullu (transl. Co-Brothers) is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.G. Raju under the Vijaya Lakshmi Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Gautami and music composed by Raj–Koti.[2][3]
| Thodallullu | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Written by | Kaasi Viswanath (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Relangi Narasimha Rao Kaasi Viswanath |
| Produced by | G. V. G. Raju |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Chandra Mohan Gautami |
| Cinematography | B. Koteswara Rao |
| Edited by | D. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
Production company | Vijaya Lakshmi Movies[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins in a bourgeoisie compound where 3 families reside, Bhaskar a bus conductor, Narasimham a typist, and Dharma Rao an accountant. Narasimham has 3 daughters, Lakshmi, Uma & Aruna. Lakshmi knitted a loaf Mohan one that bothers them. At present, Narasimham is engaged to find an alliance for Uma but he is hog-tied because of dowry. Meanwhile, Aruna a vainglory aspires to splice a Mr. Moneybag. Besides, Dharma Rao is honest, but his wife Varalakshmi has accustomed to spendthrift a life for vanity. Eventually, Bhaskar maintains an affinity with his neighbors and falls for Aruna, but she is hostile. During the interval, Narasimham & Uma attempts suicide due to frequent refusals of the matches when Bhaskar shields them. Thereafter, he detects that their opposite resident, LIC Agent Sudhakar likes Uma, so he performs their espousal. Aside from that, Dharma Rao endures a huge financial crisis, so, he amends but was caught and terminated. Plus, his daughter Rani dies. During that plight, Bhaskar aids and succeeds in acquiring his job back. Moreover, reforms Mohan too. Realizing Bhaskar's love everyone appeals to Aruna for wedlock which she denies. Parallelly, Aruna is clutched by a shark Ramesh. Being cognizant of it, Bhaskar protects her with the aid of Mohan and Sudhakar when she understands his righteousness. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Bhaskar & Aruna.
Cast edit
- Rajendra Prasad as Bhaskar
- Gautami as Aruna
- Chandra Mohan as Mohan
- Satyanarayana as Narasimham
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Sudhakar
- Suthi Velu as Dharma Rao
- Vinod as Ramesh
- Vijaya Rangaraju as Mangal Singh
- Haranath as Manager
- Bhimeswara Rao as Venkatraju
- K. K. Sarma as Marriage Broker
- Gadiraju Subba Rao as House Owner
- Srilakshmi as Lakshmi
- Rajyalakshmi as Uma
- P. R. Varalakshmi as Varalakshmi
- Kuyili in item number
- Rajitha as Rani
- Nirmalamma as Papayamma
Soundtrack edit
| Thodallullu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 20:38 | |||
| Label | LEO Audio | |||
| Producer | Raj–Koti | |||
| Raj–Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.[4]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ammalara Kalyanam" | Jonnavithhula | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavpeddi Ramesh | 4:13 |
| 2 | "A Aa E Ee" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:15 |
| 3 | "Jadalo Chamthidanda" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 3:52 |
| 4 | "Hey Gundu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:23 |
| 5 | "Chaligavundi Raraa" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramana, S. Janaki | 3:55 |
References edit
- ^ "Thodallullu (Overview)". Telugu Cinema Prapancham. from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ . gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Thodallullu (Review)". Filmiclub. from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Thodallullu 1988 Telugu Vinyl LP". from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.