''Kallu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-Language ethnographic

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based on the lives of five blind people directed by

M. V. Raghu M. V. Raghu is an Indian film cinematographer turned film director, director, screenwriter, and Film producer, producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In 1988, he has directed the Neorealism (art), neo-realistic film ''Kall ...

, based on

Gollapudi Maruti Rao Gollapudi Maruti Rao (14 April 1939 – 12 December 2019) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, dramatist, playwright, columnist and dialogue writer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu Literature. Rao acted in over 250 ...

's play with the same name. In 2018, the film celebrated its 30th Anniversary by "Mukhi Media" in Hyderabad. The film won four state

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

, and the Filmfare Award for Best Direction. It was screened in Indian panorama section of the ''

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'', and the ''Hyderabad Film Festival''. The film won thirty awards including special mention from the CBFC Jury.

Cast

Sivaji Raja Sivaji Raja (born 26 February 1962) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu films and television series. He appeared in more than 400 films. He is also known for his work in TV serials '' Amrutam'', ''Alasyam Amrutham Visham'', ''Mr.R ...

Chidambaram Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of si ...

Gundu Hanumantha Rao Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films, theatre, and television. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedia ...

*N. J Bhikshu *Rajeswari *SP Balasubramanyam (cameo) *Bhaskar Rao *Sripada Somayajulu

Awards

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- 1988(in

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) * Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - D. Vijaya Kumar & A. L. Ananda Rao * Best First Film of a Director -

* Best Story Writer -

Gollapudi Maruthi Rao Gollapudi Maruti Rao (14 April 1939 – 12 December 2019) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, dramatist, playwright, columnist and dialogue writer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu Literature. Rao acted in over 250 ...

* Special Jury Award -

Kallu Chidambaram Kolluru Chidambara Rao (10 October 1945 – 19 October 2015), known professionally as Kallu Chidambaram, was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. Chidambaram is one of the finest comedians of Telugu cinema. Chidambaram started h ...

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Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu The Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu is presented by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Telugu films. The awards were extended to "Best Director" in 1972. Film world, p 43 Superlatives *K. Visw ...

References

{{reflist, 2 1988 films Disability in fiction 1980s Telugu-language films Films about social issues in India Indian avant-garde and experimental films Films about labour Films scored by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Indian nonlinear narrative films Films about disability in India Telugu-language literature Fictional characters with disabilities Social realism in film Films about poverty in India Indian drama films Films about blind people in India