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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 |
PlotEdit
The film begins with 3 families sharing a single compound, Bhaskar a bus conductor, Narasimham a typist, and Dharma Rao an accountant. Narasimham has three daughters, Lakshmi, Uma, & Aruna. Lakshmi is knitted to a loaf Mohan one that bothers them. At present, Narasimham is engaged to find an alliance for Uma but in vain. Meanwhile, Aruna is a headstrong woman, who aspires to couple up with Mr. Moneybag. Besides, Dharma Rao is honest, but his wife Varalakshmi is accustomed to spendthrift life for her vanity. Eventually, Bhaskar maintains an affinity with his neighbors and falls for Aruna, but she is hostile. In theinterim, Narasimham and Uma attempt suicide due to frequent match refusals when Bhaskar saves 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 is caught and terminated. In addition, his elder daughter Rani dies. Therein, 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 help of Mohan & Sudhakar when she understands his righteousness. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Bhaskar & Aruna.
CastEdit
- 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
SoundtrackEdit
| 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 |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Thodallullu (Overview)". Telugu Cinema Prapancham.
- ^ "Thodallullu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Thodallullu (Review)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Thodallullu 1988 Telugu Vinyl LP".