Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, known mononymously by his

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as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in

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, and a few Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rajanala acted in more than 1400 feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest

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s, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The Government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated him for his achievements and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several

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and Nandi Award.

Early life and characteristics

Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in

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, India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from

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and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against

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, a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala played many villainous roles, but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. NT Rama Rao, M. G. Ramachandran and

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, he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.

Death

Being a diabetic, his right leg could not withstand the rigours of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full-fledged role in Telugu ''Veera Levara''. His leg which was injured during the shooting had to be amputated at

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. Later Rajanala shifted to

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taken cared by his daughter and son-in-law who was a businessman. Rajanala had severe cardiac arrest and was admitted in Vijaya Hospital in

. He died on 21 May 1998 in Chennai, aged 73.

Filmography

*Pratigya (1953) * Vaddante Dabbu (1954) * Jayasimha (1955) *

Suvarna Sundari ''Suvarna Sundari'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was produced by Adinarayana Rao under ...

(1957) *

Dongallo Dora ''Dongallo Dora'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. L. Narayana under the Chandamama Films banner and directed by P. Chengayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by M. Subrahmanyam Raj ...

(1957) *

Kutumba Gowravam ''Kutumba Gowravam'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. S. Ranga under the Vikram Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was rema ...

(1957) *

Vinayaka Chaviti ''Vinayaka Chaviti'' is a 1957 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures ...

(1957) * Vaddante Pelli (1957) as Raghunath *

Sati Anasuya ''Sati Anasuya'' is a story that has been made into many Indian films in different languages. It has been made into the Telugu language in 1935, 1936, 1957 and 1971. Plot The story of ''Anasuya'' is the basis for these films with some cinematic c ...

(1957) *

Raja Nandini ''Raja Nandini'' is a 1958 Telugu-language film, produced by M. Ramakrishna Rao and Midde Jagannatha Rao under the Jalaruha Productions banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by T ...

(1958) as Tirumala Nayak *

Sri Krishna Maya ''Sri Krishna Maya'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by K. B. Nagabhushanam under the Sri Raja Rajeswari Film Company banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and music co ...

(1958) * Karthavarayuni Katha (1958) * Dongalunnaru Jagratha (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 mus ...

(1958) *

Pelli Sandadi ''Pelli Sandadi'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Srikanth, Ravali and Deepti Bhatnagar. ''Pelli Sandadi'' was released on 12 January 1996 and was a major comm ...

(1959) * Raja Malaya Simha (1959) *

Raja Makutam ''Raja Makutam'' () is a 1960 Indian swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the Vauhini Studios banner. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, it stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana , with music composed ...

(1959) *

Banda Ramudu ''Banda Ramudu'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language folklore film, produced by D. B. Narayana, S. Bhavanarayana under the Sahini Art Productions and directed by P. Pullayya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and music composed by Susarla ...

(1959) *

Rechukka Pagatichukka ''Rechukka Pagatichukka'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by T. V. Ra ...

(1959) *

Vachina Kodalu Nachindi ''Vachina Kodalu Nachindi'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Vasanth Kumar Reddy under the Sudhakar Films banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna. The music is composed by Susa ...

(1959) *

Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam ''Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam'' is 1960 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by V. Venkateswarlu. It is based on the Venkateswara avatar of Vishnu at Tirumala. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, and ...

(1960) *

Runanubandham ''Runanubandham'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adi ...

(1960) *Anna Chellelu (1960) as Aggi Pidugu Jaggadu *Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960) * Vimala (1960) * Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima (1960) *Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam (1960) *

Usha Parinayam ''Usha Parinayam'' ( te, ఉషా పరిణయము; English: Marriage of Usha) is one of the famous Indian drama. It is also a popular Yakshagana. The play was written in 1901 by Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. Plot Banasura, the king of demons ...

(1961) *

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music ...

(1961) *

Taxi Ramudu ''Taxi Ramudu'' is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. V. K. Raju, K. N. Raju, K. Ramachandra Raju and C. S. Raju under the Sri Ramakrishna Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, D ...

(1961) *

Khaidi Kannaiah ''Khaidi Kannayya'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language crime film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Pothina Doondeswara Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Qaidi No. 911'' (1959) and its Tamil version '' Kaithi Kannayiram'' (19 ...

(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) incul ...

(1962) *

Gulebakavali Katha ''Gulebakavali Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner. It is based on the folk tale '' Gulebakavali'' from ...

(1962) *

Gaali Medalu ''Gaali Medalu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. G. Lingappa. The film was simultaneously made in Kannada as '' Gaali Gopura'' ...

(1962) * Chitti Tammudu (1962) * Dakshayagnam (1962) * Gundamma Katha (1962) *

Swarna Manjari ''Swarna Manjari'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under Anjali Pictures, and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao an Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adinarayana R ...

(1962) *Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962) * Paruvu Prathishta (1963) * Bandipotu (1963) as Soorasimha *

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(1963) * Narthanasala (1963) *

Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu ''Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu'' is 1963 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed and produced by B. Vittalacharya starring Kantha Rao, Krishna Kumari, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Valluri Balakrishna in the lead roles. Cast * Kantha Rao as Vijey ...

(1963) *

Ramudu Bheemudu ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi , with music composed by Pendyala. Th ...

(1964) *

Vaarasatwam ''Vaarasatwam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Mangalampalli Brothers under Subhodaya Pictures and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot Zamindar ...

(1964) *

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(1964) *

Sabhash Suri ''Sabhash Suri'' () is an Indian 1964 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, produced by T. R. Chakravarthy under the R. R. Pictures banner and directed by I. N. Murthy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari with the music composed by ...

(1964) *Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani (1964) *

Desa Drohulu ''Desa Drohulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanta Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot ...

(1964) *

Aggi Pidugu ''Aggi Pidugu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vital Combines banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Rajasree, with music composed by Rajan–Nage ...

(1964) *

Bobbili Yudham ''Bobbili Yuddham'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language war film, based on the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757. The film was produced and directed by C. Seetaram. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishn ...

(1964) * Pratigna Palana (1965) *

Pandava Vanavasam ''Pandava Vanavasam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by A ...

(1965) *

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(1965) * C.I.D. (1965) *

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima ''Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima'' is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut. The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Plot The story begins ...

(1965) * Vijaya Simha (1965) * Dorikithe Dongalu (1965) * Satya Harishchandra (1965) *

Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam ''Jwaladweepa Rahasyam'' () is a 1965 Telugu-language fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film was produced under the banner Madhu Pictures by P. Mallikharjuna Rao. It stars Kanta Rao, Krishna Kumari, Mukkamala and Rajanala. Plot ...

(1965) *

Veerabhimanyu ''Veerabhimanyu'' is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film produced by Sunderlal Nahta and Doondi and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Shobhan Babu and Kanchana, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. ...

(1965) *

Aada Brathuku ''Aada Brathuku '' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kantha Rao and Devika (her first appearance in a Telugu Gemini producti ...

(1965) * Sri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966) *

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) *

Palnati Yudham ''Palnati Yuddham'' is a 1947 Indian Telugu-language historical war film jointly directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. Based on the Battle of Palnadu, the film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Govindarajula Subba Rao and Kannamba, ...

(1966) *

Goodachari 116 ''Gudachari 116'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language spy film written by Aarudhra, and directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao. The film stars Krishna, Jayalalitha, Rajanala and Mukkamala in pivotal roles. It is noted to be the first spy film in Telug ...

(1966) *

Sri Krishna Tulabharam ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and Jamuna wit ...

(1966) *

Aame Evaru? ''Aame Evaru?'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language psychological thriller film, produced and directed by B. S. Narayana. It stars Jaggayya and Jayalalitha with Vanisri, Prabhakar Reddy, Rajababu, Nagabhushanam, Radha and K. Malathi as part of ...

(1966) *

Gopaludu Bhoopaludu ''Gopaludu Bhoopaludu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by S. Bhavanarayana under the Gauri Productions banner and directed by G. Viswanathan. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree, with music compo ...

(1967) *

Kanchu Kota ''Kanchu Kota'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by U. Visweswara Rao under the Viswashanti Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Savitri and Devika, with music compos ...

(1967) *

Bhama Vijayam ''Bhama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and directed by C.Pulliah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on ''Gollabh ...

(1967) * Nindu Manasulu (1967) *

Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna ''Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna'' is a 1967 Telugu-language film produced by actor Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. The film stars Padmanabham in the title role along with Geetanjali, Mukkamala, Rajanala, Prabhakar Reddy, R ...

(1967) *

Sri Krishnavataram ''Sri Krishnavataram'' is a 1967 Telugu language, Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanchana (actress), Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was pro ...

(1967) * Ave Kallu (1967) * Farz (1967) *Apoorva Piravaigal (1967) * Rahasyam (1967) *

Niluvu Dopidi ''Niluvu Dopidi'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by U. Visweswara Rao and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna, Devika and Jayalalita, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was re ...

(1968) * Aggi Meeda Guggilam (1968) * Devudicchina Bharta (1968) *

Bandhavyalu ''Bandhavyalu'' is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Kan Kanda Deivam and also launched the Telugu foray for the South female superstar, Lakshmi. Plot Ranga Rao is the landlor ...

(1968) *

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) *

Nene Monaganni ''Nene Monaganni'' ( ''I Am the Hero'') is a 1968 Telugu-language action crime film, produced and directed by S. D. Lal on Prathima Films banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sheela and the music is composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Bhadrayya (Rajanala ...

(1968) *

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(1968) *

Baghdad Gajadonga ''Baghdad Gaja Donga'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is produced by P. Padmanabha Rao under the Padma Gowri Pictures ban ...

(1968) *

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(1968) * Bhagya Chakramu (1968) *Pedarasi Peddamma Katha (1968) * Jarigina Katha (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 mu ...

(1969) * Raja Simha (1969) * Gandara Gandadu (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) *

Mooga Nomu ''Mooga Nomu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran of AVM Productions and directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by R. Govar ...

(1969) * Bhale Tammudu (1969) *

Saptaswaralu ''Saptaswaralu'' or ''Sapta Swaralu'' is a 1969 Telugu-language film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya and produced by famous actor Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao under the banner Hema Films. It is a musical hit film with excellent lyrics with music ...

(1969) *Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (1969) *Basti Kiladilu (1970) *Ananda Nilayam (1971) * Sri Krishna Vijayamu (1971) * Raitu Bidda (1971) *Pagabattina Paduchu (1971) *

(1971) *Kathiki Kankanam (1971) * Suputhrudu (1971) *

Mattilo Manikyam ''Mattilo Manikyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971. Cast * P. Bhanumathi as Lalitha * Chalam as Manikyam * Ja ...

(1971) * Pavitra Hrudayalu (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) * Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha (1971) as Phool Shah *

Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham ''Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. N. Raju and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Vanisri, S.V. Ranga Rao and Rajanala, with music composed by T. V. ...

(1972) as Anjaneya *Attanu Diddina Kodalu (1972) as Jagapati *

Sri Krishna Satya ''Sri Krishna Satya'' is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by Pendyala. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It was the last fi ...

(1972) *Inspector Bharya (1972) * Desoddharakulu (1973) as Tata Rao *

Doctor Babu ''Doctor Babu'' is a Telugu language film released in 1973. It starred Sobhan Babu and Jayalalitha in lead roles. It is romantic social drama film. The film was a remake of Hindi film '' Himalay Ki Godmein''. Cast * Sobhan Babu as Sekhar * ...

(1973) *

Jeevana Tarangalu ''Jeevana Tarangalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Vanisri, Chandramohan, and Lakshmi. It is based on a novel by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won three F ...

(1973) * Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) * Nippulanti Manishi (1974) * Galipatalu (1974) *Kotha Kapuram (1975) *

Annadammula Anubandham ''Annadammula Anubandham'' () is 1975 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by the makeup artist M. Peethambaram and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Murali Mohan, Nandamuri Balakrishna Latha, and music compose ...

(1975) * Magaadu (1976) *

Maa Daivam ''Maa Daivam'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Maniyan and Vidyas Lakshman under the Udayam Productions banner and directed by S. S. Balan. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayachitra, with music composed by K. V. Ma ...

(1976) * Aradhana (1976) * Muthyala Pallaki (1976) as Meesala Rosi Reddy *

Daana Veera Soora Karna ''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner, Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the ''Mahabharata'', ...

(1977) as

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* Chanakya Chandragupta (1977) * Agent Gopi (1978) *

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References

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