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-language biographical war film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju. The film stars Krishnam Raju,

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, Sumalatha,

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. It is based on the life of 18th century warrior

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, the General of

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, and General Bussy. The film was featured at the 11th

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. The film won two Nandi Awards.

Plot

Cast

* Krishnam Raju as

as Jyothirmayi *

as Mallamma * Sumalatha as Chinnamma *

as General Bussy *

as Vijaya Ramaraju * Rama Krishna as Ranga Rayudu * Hema Choudhary as Special Dancer * Kanta Rao *

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* M. Balaiah *

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* Kota Srinivasa Rao * Sudhakar * Prabha *

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* Vijayalalitha * Haranath

Soundtrack

Singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyan, Vani Jayaram, Ramakrishna, K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela,Mano Abhinandhana Mandara Chali Chali Reyi Lalitha Pulakantha Rajante Neevele Malle Kanna Thellana Sarva Praja Rakshana Ariverra Bayadha Ye Velpul Kalla Parani Athipragalbha Nee Vachalatha Athi Balyamunundi Garavakarava

Accolades

Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) The Filmfare Award for Best Actor is an award, begun in 1954, presented annually at the Filmfare Awards to an actor via a jury. This is given by '' Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi (Bollywood) films. The award was fir ...

– Krishnam Raju * Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer – Kondaveeti Venkata Kavi(in

) *

Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer The Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer winners since 1985:(in Telugu) References {{Reflist Costume Designer A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television show. The role of the costume desig ...

– Kameswara Rao

References

External links

* {{Krishnam Raju 1980s biographical films 1980s historical films 1980s Telugu-language films 1980s war films 1986 films Biographical films about royalty Films about royalty Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Films produced by Krishnam Raju Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao Films set in ancient India Films set in the 1750s Films set in the 18th century Films set in the Indian independence movement Historical epic films History of India on film Indian biographical films Indian epic films Indian films based on actual events Indian historical films Indian swashbuckler films Indian war films War epic films