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Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
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Wikipedia article
'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 of them maintain two double agents, twin brothers Satyam & Narayana. Besides, Ramu valiant incline 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. Meanwhile, Bhaji Prasad gets disclosure an ancient treasure secluded in the Himalayas and also 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 locker of Krishna's bank. At the same time, Bhaji Prasad learns about the love affair of Krishna & Lakshmi. So, he bids Krishna for the cover when he refuses, 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. Spotting it, the blackguards slaughters 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 the task to Ramu. Thereupon, Ramu feels something dubious, however, he relieves Krishna and hides him secretly. Afterward, they are enlightened as to their brothers 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, a person that falsified for his expediency. 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 Hero'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
Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics written by Veturi.
Reception
On 22 August 1980, Griddaluru Gopalrao of 'Zamin Ryot' criticised director Raghavendra Rao for making a "shoddy film". Sridhara of 'Sitara' in his review dated 31 August 1980 gave a more mixed review for the film.
References
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