Dasara Bullodu

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Dasara Bullodu (transl.Dasara lad) is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language romance film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, and Chandrakala, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This film marked Rajendra Prasad's directorial debut.[1]

Dasara Bullodu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Story byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Produced byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Vanisri
Chandrakala
CinematographyS. Venkataratnam
Edited byAkkineni Sanjeev Rao
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
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Jagapathi Art Pictures
Release date
  • 13 January 1971 (1971-01-13)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Dasara Bullodu was a major success, becoming an industry hit and an all-time blockbuster in Telugu cinema. It is considered one of Akkineni Nageswara Rao's biggest hits. The film ran for 100 days in 25 theatres and achieved a 200-day run in four centers, making it the first non-mythological Telugu film to achieve such a milestone. It was also the first film to celebrate a 200-day run in all three regions of the then undivided Andhra Pradesh. The film was later remade in Hindi as Raaste Pyar Ke (1982) under the same banner and director.

Plot

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Dasara Bullodu opens in a village where Gopi, a cheerful and carefree young man, is raised by his elder brother Vasu and sister-in-law Yasodha. Their paternal uncle, President Bhushayya, is a man of integrity who was estranged from his elder brother due to the manipulations of his wife, Bullemma.

Bullemma's brother, Bullayya, seeks to exploit Gopi for his wealth by arranging a marriage between Gopi and his daughter, Nirmala. Despite Nirmala's affection for Gopi, he is in love with Radha, Yasodha's sister and Nirmala’s close friend. Nirmala, who is suffering from cancer, discovers Gopi and Radha’s relationship and decides to sacrifice her own love for their happiness.

Bullayya, aware of Nirmala's illness and her love for Gopi, insists on hastening the marriage to Gopi, hoping that her deep affection might lead to a miraculous recovery. Simultaneously, he plots to separate Gopi and Radha, creating conflict between Gopi and Vasu and threatening Radha to keep her away from Gopi. Radha, understanding Nirmala's condition, reluctantly agrees to the plan and convinces Gopi to marry Nirmala.

As the wedding preparations proceed, Vasu arranges for Radha to be married to Gopi's close friend, Bodi Babu. On the wedding day, Bodi Babu attempts to reunite Gopi and Radha, but Bullayya disrupts the ceremony by setting fire to the venue. Gopi successfully rescues everyone, and, despite the chaos, Nirmala dies peacefully, content in knowing that Gopi and Radha are finally united.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Dasara Bullodu
Film score by
Released1971
GenreSoundtrack
Length27:31
LabelSaregama Audio
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Iddaru Ammayilu
(1971)
Dasara Bullodu
(1971)
Prem Nagar
(1971)

The film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music was released on Saregama Audio Company.[2]

S. No Song Title Singers length
1 "Pachchagaddi Koseti" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:53
2 "Ettaago Vunadi" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 4:09
3 "Nallavaade" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:58
4 "Chethilo Cheyyesi" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:36
5 "Nallavaade" (Pathos) S. Janaki, P. Susheela 3:56
6 "Chethilo Cheyyesi" (Pathos) P. Susheela 3:36
7 "Oh Mallayyagari" Ghantasala, Pithapuram 4:23

References

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  1. ^ "Dasara Bullodu (1971)". 18 November 2006. Archived from the original on 1 December 2006.
  2. ^ "Dasara Bullodu (Songs)". Cineradham. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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