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Kirayi Kotigadu
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Wikipedia article
'Kirayi Kotigadu' is a 1983 Indian Telugu action drama film starring Krishna Ghattamaneni, Sridevi Kapoor, Rao Gopala Rao, Allu Ramalingaiah and Giribabu in the lead roles. The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy who also penned the screenplay for a story by Satyamurthy. Chakravarthy scored and composed the film's soundtrack.
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 duos' 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 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 which was released on the same year to positive response.
Cast
* Krishna Ghattamaneni
* Sridevi Kapoor
* Rao Gopala Rao as Adiseshaiah
* Allu Ramalingaiah as Garudachalam
* Sridhar as Rambabu
* Giribabu
* Jayamalini
Release and reception
The film was released on 17 March 1983 to generally positive reviews.
The film had a housefull run in Devi theatre(RTC X Roads). The film was declared a success at the box office.
Soundtrack
Reference
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