Gundamma Gari Krishnulu (transl. Gundamma's Krishnas) is a 1987 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Midde Rama Rao under the Sri Rajalakshmi Art Pictures banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.[3] It stars Rajendra Prasad, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Rajani, Poornima, and Nirmalamma.[4] The music composed by Chakravarthy.[5] The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.[6]
| Gundamma Gari Krishnulu | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Bhamidapaati Radhakrishna Murthy |
| Produced by | Midde Rama Rao |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Rajani |
| Cinematography | B. Koteswara Rao |
| Edited by | D. Venkataratnam |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production company | Sri Rajalakshmi Art Pictures[2] |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins in a village where an indomitable lady, Gundamma, has two grandsons, sharing the cognate title Gopala Krishna and pronounced as Peddodu & Chinnodu, respectively. The two gain a good position in the town. Gundamma arranges marriage proposals for them, which Peddodu denies since he aims to marry by his own choice. Indeed, he chooses to marry Saroja, the daughter of Gangadharam. Unbeknownst, she joins as Peddodu's subordinate, and they crush. Chinnodu walks in to confirm the alliance with a village girl, Lakshmi, overseen by his grandmother. At first sight, he falls for her, and she, too, reciprocates. Parallelly, as a glimpse, the sibling's homeowner, Seetapati, constantly pesters the visitors because his daughter Savitri is deserted by her husband Mohan for dowry.
Eventually, Gangadharam proceeds to Peddodu to schedule the union, when he mortifies him. Ergo, Saroja rages and approaches their residence, where she strikes Chinnodu in confusion. Soon after, Saroja discerns the fact and loathes Peddodu. Next, the two move to an official camp where they hit a stroke of fortune via Gun Papa Rao, who pledges to join the turtle doves. He forcibly carries them, but they wittily abscond, and their love rekindles. Coincidentally, Mohan ruses for re-wedlock and picks up Lakshmi. So, he blemishes Chinnodu's affiliation with a marriage broker, Panthatulu. Hence, Peddodu advises him to elope with her and that he will conduct their marriage. Besides, Savitri is vexed and attempts suicide when Peddodu & Saroja secure and assure to amend the error of Mohan. Thus, they reform him with Papa Rao's aid, who accepts his wife.
Meanwhile, Chinnodu sets foot in Lakshmi's village and plans an escape. Unfortunately, he cannot catch the bus on time, so Lakshmi departs alone, where she is clutched by vicious Veeraju, who runs a den of iniquity. Hereupon, Veeraju's wife supports Lakshmi by writing to Chinnodu about the difficulty that Peddodu receives. Reading it, Saroja discards him by mistrust. Peddodu immediately rushes to shield Lakshmi. By then, Veeraju gravely injures his wife for assisting Lakshmi and is declared dead. So, frightened Lakshmi flees, and Peddodu is incriminated. Simultaneously, Chinnodu clears Saroja's suspicion, and they advance for Peddodu. Then they know the plight and speed up in quest of Lakshmi, whom Papa Rao fortunately guards. At last, after a few comic incidents, they are acquitted as non-guilty. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriages of Peddodu & Saroja and Chinnodu & Lakshmi.
Cast edit
- Rajendra Prasad as Pedda Gopala Krishna
- Rajani as Saroja
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Chinna Gopala Krishna
- Poornima as Lakshmi
- Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Gangadharam
- Suthi Velu as Seetapati
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Gun Papa Rao
- Benerjee as Mohan
- KK Sarma as Marriage Broker Panthulu
- Bhemiswara Rao as Lakshmi's father
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Rikshawala
- Dham
- Sri Lakshmi as Gangadharam's second wife
- Radha Kumari as Parvathi
- Dubbing Janaki as Janaki
- Nirmalamma as Gundamma
Soundtrack edit
| Gundamma Gari Krishnulu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 16:17 |
| Label | LEO Audio |
| Producer | K. Chakravarthy |
Music composed by K. Chakravarthy was released on LEO Audio Company.[1] Lyrics were written by Veturi and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.[1]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thom Tharikita Tharikita" | Veturi | Mano, P. Susheela | 3:37 |
| 2. | "How Are You Miss Give Me A Kiss" | Veturi | Mano, P. Susheela | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Hey Krishna Mukunda" | Veturi | Mano, P. Susheela | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Poddu Manaku Vaddu" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | Mano, P. Susheela | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 16:17 | |||
Other edit
- VCDs and DVDs on - SHALIMAR Video Company, Hyderabad
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Gundamma gari Krishnulu". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Gundamma Gari Krishnulu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Gundamma Gari Krishnulu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- ^ "Gundamma Gari Krishnulu (Star Cast)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Gundamma Gari Krishnulu". Filmi Club.
- ^ "Gundamma Gari Krishnulu". Spicy Onion.