Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian

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, and producer known for his works in

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. In 1990, He was honoured with the

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for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the

Raghupathi Venkaiah Award The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an award issued by the Indian state government of Andhra Pradesh, to recognise lifetime achievements in Telugu cinema. The award was introduced in 1981 in honour of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of t ...

in 2001. Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles. The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for life time achievement.

Early life

Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922 in

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, India into a Telugu speaking family.

Allu Ramalingaiah National Award recipients

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Awards

for the year 2001 *

award by the

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for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema in the year 1990 * Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South - 1998 *

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- Dabbu Bhale Jabbu (1992)

Selected filmography

1950s

* ''Puttillu'' (1950) * '' Parivartana'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1954) * ''

Vaddante Dabbu ''Vaddante Dabbu'' () is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language screwball comedy film directed by Y. R. Swamy. It was produced by Moola Narayana Swamy and presented by H. M. Reddy on Rohini Pictures banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki ...

'' (1954) * '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955) * '' Santanam'' (1955) * ''

Missamma ''Missamma'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani on Vijaya Productions banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and ...

'' (1955) * ''

Maya Bazaar ''Mayabazar'' () is a 1957 Indian epic Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner, Vijaya Productions. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, ...

'' (1957) * ''

Bhagya Rekha ''Bhagya Rekha'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by B. N. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and music composed by Pendyala Nages ...

'' (1957) * ''

Todi Kodallu ''Thodi Kodallu'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama (film and television), drama film directed and edited by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the script with D. Madhusudhana Rao and Acharya Aatreya. Madhusudhana Rao produc ...

'' (1957) * ''

Pelli Naati Pramanalu ''Pellinaati Pramanalu'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ...

'' (1958) *'' Aada Pettanam'' (1958) * ''

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani of Vijaya Productions; the latter co-wrote its script with Prasad and Vempati Sada ...

'' (1958) * ''

Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu ''Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu'' () is 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasulochana with m ...

'' (1958) * ''

Illarikam ''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pict ...

'' (1959) * ''Krishna Leelalu'' (1959)

1960s

* ''

Maa Babu ''Maa Babu'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Chirag Kaha ...

'' (1960) * '' Iddaru Mitrulu'' (1961) * ''

Bhakta Jayadeva Bhakta Jayadeva is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of 12th Century Sanskrit Poet Jayadeva, produced by Komaravolu Narayana Rao and G. Paramdhama Reddy under the Lalitha Kala Nikethan banner and directed by ...

'' (1961) * ''

Gundamma Katha ''Gundamma Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Ra ...

'' (1962) * '' Swarna Manjari'' (1962) * ''

Siri Sampadalu ''Siri Sampadalu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Master Venu. Plot Jagapathi Naidu (Gummadi) incu ...

'' (1962) as Appanna * '' Narthanasala'' (1963) * '' Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (1963) * '' Chaduvukunna Ammayilu'' (1963) * ''

Mooga Manasulu ''Mooga Manasulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the film with Acharya Aatreya and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jamuna, with m ...

'' (1963) * ''

Dagudu Moothalu ''Dagudu Moothalu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy film produced by D. B. Narayana and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, who also wrote the screenplay. Based on a story by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, it stars N. T. Rama ...

'' (1964) * '' Naadi Aada Janme'' (1965) * '' Mangamma Sapatham'' (1965) * '' Aatma Gowravam'' (1965) * '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1965) * ''

Pidugu Ramudu ''Pigudu Ramudu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasree, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Once upon a time, a Kingdom was ruled by an innoc ...

'' (1966) * ''

Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha ''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Pr ...

'' (1966) * '' Gopaludu Bhoopaludu'' (1967) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (1967) * ''

Tikka Sankaraiah ''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a mid ...

'' (1968) * ''Ranabheri'' (1968) * ''Deva Kanya'' (1968) * ''Vintha Kapuram'' (1968) * ''

Buddhimanthudu ''Buddhimantudu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bapu. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Sobhan Babu and Krishnam Raju, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Manid ...

'' (1969) * ''

Varakatnam ''Varakatnam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banner Ramakrishna & NAT Combines and directed by his older brother N. T. Rama Rao. It stars Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with m ...

'' (1969) * '' Kathanayakudu'' (1969) * ''

Gandikota Rahasyam ''Gandikota Rahasyam'' ( ''Secret of Gandikota'') is a 1969 Telugu-language film co-written and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayalalitha with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by D. V. S. Raju under ...

'' (1969) as Avadhani * ''

Bhale Rangadu ''Bhale Rangadu'' is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. N. Bhatt and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Released on 14 August 1969, the film was a ...

'' (1969) * ''Karpura Harathi'' (1969)

1970s

* ''

Akka Chellelu ''Akka Chellelu'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad and directed by A. Sanjeevi. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by K. V. Mahadev ...

'' (1970) * ''

Balaraju Katha ''Balaraju Katha'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu. It is a remake of the 1969 Tamil film ''Vaa Raja Vaa'', and has won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (bronze). P ...

'' (1970) * '' Ali Baba 40 Dongalu'' (1970) * ''Sambarala Rambabu'' (1970) * ''Vinta Samsaram'' (1971) * ''

Talli Tandrulu ''Talli Tandrulu'' () is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at t ...

'' (1970) * '' Bomma Borusa'' (1971) * '' Ramalayam'' (1971) * ''

Chinnanati Snehitulu ''Chinnanati Snehitulu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by DVS Raju under the DVS Productions banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju. P ...

'' (1971) * ''Sisindri Chittibabu '' (1971) * ''

Pavitra Hrudayalu ''Pavitra Hrudayalu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Chandrakala and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film is produced by C. S. Raju under the Sri Vij ...

'' (1971) * ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) * ''

Tata Manavadu ''Thatha-Manavadu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in his debut. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Raja Babu in the titular roles. ''Thatha-Manavadu'' featured Raja Babu, who had mostly ac ...

'' (1972) * ''

Kalam Marindi ''Kalam Marindi'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Bommisetty, Hanumantha Rao & Vasiraju Prakasam. The story is based on the concept of untouchability and casteism and is dedicated to Mahatma Gand ...

'' (1972) * '' Nallathoru Kudumbam'' (1972) * ''Vichitra Bandham'' (1972) * '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) * ''

Desoddharakulu ''Desoddharakulu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama (film and television), drama film, produced by U. Viswaswara Rao under the Deepthi International banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, ...

'' (1973) * '' Sharada'' (1973) * '' Minor Babu'' (1973) as Bhupalayya * '' Devudamma'' (1973) * ''

Vaade Veedu ''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Z ...

'' (1973) * ''Banthrotu Bharya'' (1974) * '' Chakravakam'' (1974) * '' Moguda Pellama'' (1975) * '' Babu'' (1975) * ''

Muthyala Muggu ''Mutyala Muggu'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film adaptation of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sangeeta, Sreedhar, Kanta Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and N ...

'' (1975) * ''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam'' (1976) * ''

Bhakta Kannappa ''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of Shaiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. Credits Cast * ...

'' (1976) * ''

Manushulanta Okkate ''Manushulanta Okkate'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Duddu Venkateswara Rao and V. Mahesh under the Aditya Chitra banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Manjula, with mu ...

'' (1976) * ''

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'' (1976) * ''

Bangaru Manishi ''Bangaru Manishi'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi and Hema Choudhary, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao as Venu * Lakshmi ...

'' (1976) as Bhajagovindam * ''Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club'' (1976) * ''Pichi Maraju'' (1976) as Gopal Krishna * ''Kalpana'' (1977) * ''Savasagallu '' (1977) * ''

Devathalara Deevinchandi Devathalara Deevinchandi is a Telugu-language film directed by Kommineni Seshagiri Rao. His debut film was hit and resulted in many successful films later. It is remake of '' Nagin'', a highly successful 1976 Hindi film, which in turn was inspir ...

'' (1977) * ''Premalekhalu'' (1977) * ''

Yamagola ''Yamagola'' ( Havoc in Hell or The Great Havoc) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by T. Rama Rao who co-wrote the film with D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chak ...

'' (1977) * ''Janma Janmala bandham'' (1977) as Venkatappayya * ''Aalu Magalu'' (1977) * ''Chiranjeevi Rambabu'' (1977) as Kanakaiah * ''

Lawyer Viswanath ''Lawyer Viswanath'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (1 ...

'' (1978) as Pakshiraju Seetaramaiah / Pakshi * '' Manavoori Pandavulu'' (1978) * ''Pottelu Punnamma'' (1978) * ''

Gorantha Deepam ''Gorantha Deepam'' is a 1978 Telugu-language drama film from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Vanisri and Mohan Babu. Plot A young bride, Padmavathi (Vanisri) is sent to her new home with instructions of tr ...

'' (1978) * ''

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'' (1978) * '' Kumara Raja'' (1978) * '' Kothala Raayudu'' (1979) * '' Sankarabharanam'' (1979) * ''

Tayaramma Bangarayya ''Tayaramma Bangarayya'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film starring Sowcar Janaki as Tayaramma and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bangarayya. Chandra Mohan, Ranganath, Madhavi, Sangeetha play supporting characters. Chiranjeevi makes a guest a ...

'' (1979) * ''

Vetagadu ''Vetagadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by M. Arjuna Raju and K. Sivarama Raju under the Roja Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakrava ...

'' (1979) * ''Dongalaku Saval'' (1979)

1980s

* '' Maayadhaari Krishnudu'' (1980) * ''Mosagadu'' (1980) * ''

Bhale Krishnudu ''Bhale Krishnudu'' is a comedy-drama Telugu film starring Krishna. Krishna is the son of millionaire Madhav Rao. Madhav Rao's partners cheat him, which leads to his death. Krishna then has to take care of his family as well as avenge his fath ...

'' (1980) * '' Chandipriya'' (1980) * '' Saptapadhi'' (1980) * '' Mama Allulla Saval'' (1980) as Papaiah * ''

Sardar Papa Rayudu ''Sardar Papa Rayudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language historical fiction film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao about an Indian revolutionary "Sardar Papa Rayudu" and his fight against the British Raj. Produced by Kranthi Kumar, sta ...

'' (1980) * ''Sirimalle Navvindi'' (1980) * ''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980) * ''Deeparadhana'' (1980) as Govindayya * ''

Kirayi Rowdylu ''Kirayi Rowdylu'' is a 1981 Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It features Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, and Raadhika. The film was a box office success, and it was remade in Hindi as ''Hoshiyar''. Cast * Chiranjeevi as Raja ...

'' (1981) * ''

Nyayam Kavali ''Nyayam Kaavali'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film is based D. Rameswari's novel ''Kotta Malupu''. It stars Chiranjeevi, Raadhika, Jaggayya, and Sarada. It was remade in Hindi as '' Mujhe Ins ...

'' (1981) * ''

Prema Kanuka ''Prema Kanuka'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under Annapurna Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi with music composed ...

'' (1981) * '' Thodu Dongalu'' (1981) * '' Agni Poolu'' (1981) * ''Taxi Driver'' (1981) as Lingaraju * ''

Kondaveeti Simham ''Kondaveeti Simham'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by M. Arjuna Raju and K. Sivarama Raju under the Roja Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi, Jayanthi, Mohan Ba ...

'' (1981) * '' Mondi Ghatam'' (1982) * ''Billa Ranga'' (1982) * '' Idi Pellantara'' (1982) * '' Subhalekha'' (1982) * ''

Bobbili Puli ''Bobbili Puli'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by J. V. Raghavulu. The film was a big hit, collecting 3.5 Crore in i ...

'' (1982) * ''

Justice Chowdary ''Justice Chowdary'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi ...

'' (1982) * '' Golconda Abbulu'' (1982) * ''

Kalavari Samsaram ''Kalavari Samsaram'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Brahmaiah under the Maheswari Combines banner and directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Krishna and Sridevi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film ...

'' (1982) * ''

Nireekshana ''Nireekshana'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written, directed, filmed, and edited by Balu Mahendra. Produced by Linga Raju, the film stars Bhanu Chander and Archana. Allu Ramalingaiah, P. L. Narayana and Rallap ...

'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1982) as Gurunatham * '' Sangharshana'' (1983) * '' Mantri Gari Viyyankudu'' (1983) * ''

Prema Pichollu ''Prema Pichollu'' () is a 1983 Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika with Kavitha, Gummadi, Rao Gopal Rao and Allu Rama Lingaiah in supporting comic roles. The movie is partly inspired ...

'' (1983) * ''

Adavi Simhalu ''Adavi Simhalu'' ( ''Forest Lions'') is a 1983 Telugu-language action film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and m ...

'' (1983) * ''

Mundadugu ''Mundadugu'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Rama Naidu of Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapaiah, starring Krishna, Sobhan Babu, Sridevi and Jaya Prada. It is remade in Hindi language in 1984 as ''Ma ...

'' (1983) * ''

Rendu Jella Sita ''Rendu Jella Sita'' is a 1983 Telugu comedy film, written and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Naresh, Rajesh, Pradeep Kondiparthi, Subhakar and Mahalakshmi in lead roles, while Allu Ramalingaih appears in a prominent role. Plot Fou ...

'' (1983) * ''Bava Maradallu'' (1984) * ''

Hero A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or Physical strength, strength. Like other formerly gender-specific terms (like ...

'' (1984) * '' Rustum'' (1984) * '' Inti Guttu'' (1984) * ''

Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu ''Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu'' () is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti. Plot Chiranjeevi plays the role of Raja, whose main aims are to make money by hook or by crook, and g ...

'' (1984) * ''Srimathi Kaavali'' (1984) * ''

'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1984) * ''

Bobbili Brahmanna ''Bobbili Brahmanna'' is a 1984 Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It was produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju for the studio Gopi Krishna Movies. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Sharada, and Jayasudha as lead actors ...

'' (1984) * '' Nayakulaku Saval'' (1984) * ''

Vijetha Vijetha () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, and J. V. Somayajulu. The film released on 23 October 1985. The film was a remake of the 1981 Ben ...

'' (1985) * '' Tirugubatu'' (1985) * '' Adavi Donga'' (1985) * ''

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu ''Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, directed and written by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was inspired by the novel of the same n ...

'' (1985) * '' Jwala'' (1985) as Pattabhi * '' Donga'' (1985) * ''Chattamtho Porattam'' (1985) * ''Muchataga Mugguru'' (1985) * ''

Chantabbai ''Chantabbai'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala. It is based on the novel of same name by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy. Produced by Jyothi Art Pictures, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Suh ...

'' (1986) * ''

Jayam Manade ''Jayam Manade'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was dubbed into Tamil ...

'' (1986) as Doubt Ramaswamy * ''

Ugra Narasimham ''Ugra Narasimham'' is a 1986 Telugu-language action drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao under Tharaka Prabhu Films banner. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada and Mohan Babu. The music was composed by Chell ...

'' (1986) * '' Magadheerudu'' (1986) * ''Kiraathakudu'' (1986) * ''Ravana Brahma'' (1986) * '' Kaliyuga Krishnudu'' (1986) * ''

Jailu Pakshi ''Jailu Pakshi''() is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna , produced by S. Sashi Bhushan in the banner of Sri Sarathi Studios. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 13 December 1986 to p ...

'' (1986) * '' Dharmapatni'' (1987) * ''

Donga Mogudu ''Donga Mogudu'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Madhavi and Raadhika. This film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Chiranjeevi portrayed a dual role in this film. The film is based on Yandamuri Veer ...

'' (1987) * ''

Pasivadi Pranam ''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran and Sujitha. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake ...

'' (1987) * ''

Khaidi No.786 ''Khaidi No. 786'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language film, starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Suthivelu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Mohan Babu, Nutan Prasad and Kaikala Satyanarayana. The film was directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It is ...

'' (1988) * '' Yamudiki Mogudu'' (1988) * '' Manchi Donga'' (1988) * ''

Aakhari Poratam ''Aakhari Poratam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nagarjuna, Sridevi with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Based on the ...

'' (1988) * '' Donga Ramudu'' (1988) * ''

State Rowdy ''State Rowdy'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal. The film stars Chiranjeevi, while Radha, Bhanupriya, Sharada, Rao Gopal Rao, Thiagarajan and Nutan Prasad are among the cast. Plot Kalicharan is a rowdy who ki ...

'' (1989) * '' Vijay'' (1989) * ''

Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu ''Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language masala film co-written and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Produced by Allu Aravind, the film stars Chiranjeevi, Vanisri, and Vijayashanti. The film marks Vanisri's comebac ...

'' (1989) * ''

Bala Gopaludu ''Bala Gopaludu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language film produced by M. R. V. Prasad under the P. B. R. Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini and music composed by Raj–Koti. This fil ...

'' (1989) * '' Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam'' (1989)

1990s

* ''

Nari Nari Naduma Murari ''Nari Nari Naduma Murari'' () is a 1990 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film was produced by K. Murari under the Yuva Chitra Arts banner. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobana, Nirosha and music ...

'' (1990) * '' Raja Vikramarka'' (1990) * ''

Kodama Simham ''Kodama Simham'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language revisionist western action film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao, starring Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Sonam, Radha, and Pran in pivotal roles. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Englis ...

'' (1990) * ''

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (), also known by the initialism ''JVAS'', is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chir ...

'' (1990) * ''

Kondaveeti Donga ''Kondaveeti Donga'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language vigilante film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Radha in main lead roles. Upon release on 9 April 1990, the film received positive reviews, and emerg ...

'' (1990) * ''

Rowdy Alludu ''Rowdy Alludu'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, with Sobhana and Divya Bharti. ...

'' (1991) * ''Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam'' (1991) * ''

Gang Leader ''Gang Leader'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, and produced by Maganti Ravindranath Chowdary. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti, while Rao Gopal Rao, Anandaraj, Murali Mo ...

'' (1991) * ''

Killer A killer is someone or something that kills, such as a murderer or a serial killer. Killer may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters * Killer (''Home and Away''), a character from ''Home and Away'' * Killer Kane, ...

'' (1991) * '' Nirnayam'' (1991) * '' Dabbu Bhale Jabbu'' (1992) * '' Aapathbandavudu'' (1992) * '' Chanti'' (1992) * '' Aswamedham'' (1992) * ''

Peddarikam ''Peddarikam'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by A. M. Rathnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Godfather''. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Sukanya, N. N. Pilla ...

'' (1992) * ''

Muta Mesthri ''Muta Mestri'' or ''Mutamestri'' ( or ) is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Meena, Roja and Sharat Saxena in prominent roles. The music was composed by Raj–Koti. ...

'' (1993) * ''

Aa Okkati Adakku ''Aa Okkati Adakku'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramaniam under the AVM Productions banner. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, and ...

'' (1993) * ''

Mechanic Alludu ''Mechanic Alludu'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by B. Gopal. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Art ...

'' (1993) * '' Bangaru Bullodu'' (1993) as Kannappa * '' Mogudugaru'' (1993) as Kotilingam * ''

Parugo Parugu ''Parugo Parugu'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Sudhakar (actor), Sudhakar under the Satyadev Movie Makers banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad (actor), Rajendra P ...

'' (1994) * ''

Bangaru Kutumbam ''Bangaru Kutumbam'' ( ''Golden Family'') is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao under the Ramaa Films banner, presented by Satyanarayana and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao an ...

'' (1994) * ''

Kadhalan ''Kadhalan'' ( ) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by S. Shankar and produced by K. T. Kunjumon. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma (in her major Tamil cinema debut), while Vadivelu, Raghuvaran, ...

'' (Tamil) (1994) * ''

S. P. Parasuram ''S. P. Parasuram'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Sridevi, Devaraj (actor), Devaraj and Harish Kumar (actor), Harish Kumar. It is produced by Allu ...

'' (1994) * '' Maga Rayudu'' (1994) * '' Premikudu'' (1995) * '' Alluda Majaka'' (1995) * ''

Maavichiguru ''Maavichiguru'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by P. Usharani under Chandra Kiran Films and presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, ...

'' (1996) * ''

Devudu ''Devudu'' () is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film produced by A. Gopinath, M. Venkatrao and C. Krishna Rao under the Sri Chitra Creations banner, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Ruchitha Prasad ...

'' (1997) * ''

Choodalani Vundi ''Choodalani Vundi'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar, and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Anjala Zaveri and Prakash Raj. The fi ...

'' (1998)

2000s

* ''

Devullu ''Devullu'' ( ''Gods'') is a 2000 Telugu-language supernatural film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Pruthivi, Raasi, Master Nandan, Baby Nitya, while Suman, Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Ramya Krishna, Laya were in supporting roles a ...

'' (2000) * ''

Indra Indra (; Sanskrit: इन्द्र) is the king of the devas (god-like deities) and Svarga (heaven) in Hindu mythology. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder, storms, rains, river flows, and war. volumes/ref> I ...

'' (2002) * '' Premaku Swagatam'' (2002) * ''

Kalyana Ramudu ''Kalyana Ramudu'' ( te, కళ్యాణ రాముడు) is a 2003 Telugu family film and remake of 2002 Malayalam film '' Kalyanaraman'', directed by G. Ram Prasad and produced by Venkata Shyam Prasad under SP Entertainments. The film s ...

'' (2003) * '' Jai'' (2004)

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