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Telugu Films Of 1981
This is a list of films produced by the Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, Tollywood (Telugu language film industry) based in Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad in the year 1981 in film, 1981. 1981 Dubbed films References

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Cinema Of Andhra Pradesh
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ...
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Jaya Prada
Jaya Prada Nahata (born Lalitha Rani; 3 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. She is hailed as one of the most iconic and influential actresses in both Telugu and Hindi film industries in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014. Some of her notable films include ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976), ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' Sita Kalyanam'' (1976), '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Yamagola'' (1977), ''Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977), ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979), '' Sargam'' (1979), ''Ooriki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Kaamchor'' (1982), '' Kaviratna Kalidasa'' (1983), ''Sagara Sangamam'' (1983), ''Tohfa'' (1984), ' ...
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Babulugaadi Debba
''Babulugaadi Debba'' is a 1981 Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Vasu starring Krishnam Raju, Sridevi and Raadhika. The soundtrack was composed by J. V. Raghavulu. Cast *Krishnam Raju as Venu/Babulu *Sridevi as Radha *Raadhika as Gowri *Prabhakar Reddy *Jaggayya as Jagannath *Rao Gopal Rao *Tyagaraju as Surendra *Giri Babu as Rambabu *Sarathi as Ramu *Baby Meena as Radha *Sakshi Ranga Rao as Panakalu *Suthivelu *Jyothi Lakshmi Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a ... References 1984 films 1980s action drama films Indian action drama films Films scored by J. V. Raghavulu 1980s Telugu-language films 1984 drama films Films directed by K. Vasu {{1980s-Telugu-film-stub ...
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Asha Jyoti
''Asha Jyoti'' is a 1984 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Reena Roy in lead roles. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, who had also directed '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' with Khanna in the lead role and music was given by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film is remake of Telugu Movie ''Srivari Muchatlu'' (1981). The film grossed 5.75 crores at the box office in 1984 and was a commercial success. It received three stars in the Bollywood guide ''Collections''. Plot Ramesh Chander (Om Shivpuri), a businessman, asks his son Deepak (Rajesh Khanna), a musician, if he would marry his childhood friend Asha (Rekha), but Deepak keeps declining this idea. Deepak falls in love with one of his fans named Jyoti (Reena Roy), a dancer and he informs his parents by telegram that he has chosen a girl. Deepak promises to pay off the debts owed by Jyoti's father. But when Deepak reaches his home in Bombay, he finds that Ramesh has committed suicide due to bankruptcy. Ramesh expresses his ...
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Krishna (Telugu Actor)
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In a film career spanning five decades, he starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles. He is referred to as "Superstar" in the Telugu states, Telugu media. In 2009, the government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, Congress party in 1989. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008. He died on 15 November 2022 due to cardiac arrest. Krishna began his film career with minor roles in films such as ''Kula Gotralu, Kula Gothralu'' (1961), ''Padandi Munduku, Padandi Mundhuku'' (1962), and ''Paruvu-Prathishta, Paruvu Prathishta'' (1963). He debuted ...
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Vijaya Nirmala
Vijaya Nirmala (born Nidudavolu Nirmala; 20 February 1946 – 27 June 2019) was an Indian actress, director, and producer known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Malayalam and Tamil films. In a career spanning over six decades, she acted in more than 200 films and directed 44 films. In 2002, she entered the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' as the female director who has directed the most number of films in the world. In 2008, she received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for lifetime achievement in Telugu cinema. Born as Nirmala, she ventured into acting as a child artist with films like '' Macha Rekai'' (1950) and ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' (1957). She debuted as a lead actress in the 1964 Malayalam film ''Bhargavi Nilayam'' which became one of the biggest hits of that year. She then acted in the Tamil film ''Enga Veettu Penn'' (1965) produced by Vijaya Productions. She added Vijaya to her name as a mark of gratitude to the production house that gave her ...
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Antham Kadidi Aarambam
''Antham'' () is a 1992 Indian neo-noir crime film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, filmed simultaneously in both Telugu and Hindi languages. The film starred Nagarjuna, Urmila Matondkar, Salim Ghouse, and Danny Denzongpa. The soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman, as well as, Mani Sharma and M.M. Keeravani, who each composed one song. The background score, of the film, was composed by Mani Sharma. The Hindi version was titled ''Drohi'' (). However, it released on 23 October 1992, on Diwali that year, a month after the release of the Telugu version. Both the versions, as well as the music, received positive reviews upon release. Plot Raghav (Nagarjuna) is an orphan and receives assignments from an underworld gangster, J.P. Shetty (Danny Denzongpa), who hired him for contract killing, as a full-time job. Raghav leads a calm and secretive life and there is no room for relationships, in it. At a particular instance, he meets Bhavana (Urmila Matondkar), an ornithologist st ...
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Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of the most prolific Indian composers, in a career spanning over forty-five years, he has composed over 7,000 songs and provided film scores for over 1,000 films, apart from performing in over 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India; and was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajy ...
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Madhavi (actress)
Kanaka Vijayalakshmi, known by her stage name Madhavi is an Indian actress known for her works in Malayalam,Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada films. In a career spanning of almost 2 decades she has been featured in around 300 films and was hailed as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema in the 1980s. Early life Madhavi was born in Hyderabad, India to Sasirekha and Govindaswamy. She grew up with a sister and a brother, named Keerthi Kumari and Dhananjay respectively. She learnt Bharat Natyam from Uma Maheswari and folk dance from Bhatt from an early age and gave more than a thousand dance performances. She attended Stanley Girls High School in Hyderabad, Abids Branch. Career Director Dasari Narayana Rao gave her a starring role in the Telugu film ''Thoorupu Padamara'' when she was a teenager. The film became a huge hit. She acted in a number of films with Telugu actor Chiranjeevi. Her first movie with Chiranjeevi was ''Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya'' in 198 ...
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Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (born 21 September 1931), commonly known as Singeetam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, composer, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile directors of India. He is credited with having revolutionised the South Indian cinema with experimental films. He has directed about sixty films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English languages across multiple genres. He has garnered two National Film Awards, five Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three Karnataka State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. Singeetam worked as an assistant to noted director K. V. Reddy from 1955 to 1968 in films like ''Mayabazar'' (1957), ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' (1961). He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film ''Neethi Nijayithi'' (1972). He then directed social problem films like ''Dikkatra Parvathi'' (1974), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and ''Tharam Marindi'' (1977), which won Nand ...
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Amavasya Chandrudu
''Raja Paarvai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romance film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was his 100th as an actor and first as a producer. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Loosely based on the 1972 film ''Butterflies Are Free'', it was Multiple-language version, simultaneously made and released as ''Amavasya Chandrudu'' () in Telugu language, Telugu. Despite being a box office failure, the film received critical acclaim, and Haasan's performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor. Thota Tharani made his debut as an art director with the film. Plot Raghu is a blind violinist oppressed since infancy. Nancy, a Christianity in Tamil Nadu, Christian, is keen on chronicling Raghu's inspiring life as a visually impaired but independently living person. Their relationship blossoms into a romance that is supported by Nan ...
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Sharada (actress)
Sarada (born Saraswati Devi; 25 June 1945) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work predominantly in Malayalam films and Telugu films , Sarada is the recipient of three National Awards. She has also appeared in few Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. She is also known as Urvasi Sarada as National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the ''Urvasi Award''. She won three National Awards for her roles in ''Thulabharam'' (1968), '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), and '' Nimajjanam'' (1977). Sarada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Early life Sarada was born Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi belonged to a family of agriculturalists. She has a brother, named Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her grandmother as a "strict discipli ...
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