''Bobbili Puli'' () is a 1982 Indian

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-language action film written and directed by

Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1947 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, in addition to Hindi cinema. He has directed more than 150 ...

. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and

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, with music composed by

J. V. Raghavulu Jetti Veera Raghavulu (1931 – 7 June 2013), better known as J. V. Raghavulu, was an eminent Indian music director and playback singer. He started as playback singer and became a music director after the sudden death of Ghantasala. He made ...

. The film was a big hit, collecting 3.5 Crore in its theatrical run. It was remade in

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as ''

Zakhmi Sher ''Zakhmi Sher'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film produced by Pradeep Sharma under the TUTU Films banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Jeetendra and Dimple Kapadia with the music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, ...

'' (1984).

Plot

The film begins with lionhearted soldier

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Chakradhar leading a happy life with his mother Annapurna, sister Jayanti, and fiance Advocate Vijaya. Just before their wedding, the Indian army declares an emergency. So, Chakradhar pauses and moves to the battlefield. Acharya Shankaraiah is involved in treasonous activities under the garb of Sage by keeping officials under his clutch. Once Annapurna visits Shankaraiah's Ashram and recognizes him as her husband who sharp practiced and absconded from the Indian Army. Frightened Shankaraiah kills her as she may reveal his identity. Being cognizant of the tragedy, Chakradhar stands strong, also inspires the remaining, and triumphs the victory when he is honored with '' Maha Veera Chakra'' for his bravery. In his post-return, Chakradhar learns about Jayanti's love affair with a guy Murali and moves with the marriage proposal. Then, his father Kondala Rao stipulates Chakradhar marry his insane daughter Jyothi and he does so by sacrificing his love. Consequently, Chakradhar witnesses treacherous and unjust events in the country. An industrialist, Rajanala arsons an empty warehouse by hiding grains, and a drunkard, Bheema Raju crashes several innocents in an accident. Twice, Chakradhar files up the case in which Shankaraiah acquits the criminals by bribing the officials and forecasting fake alibies. Chakradhar cannot endure iniquity and revolts for which he is sentenced. Moreover, Jayanti is molested and Murali is killed by Prasad the son of Shankaraiah’s acolyte Bhanoji Rao. Right now, Chakradhar explodes, aims to knock down the barbaric, and turns into a rebel ''Bobbili Puli''. He starts his hunt which creates turbulence in the country. Thus, the government appoints a special officer Gopinath to lay hold of him. Gopinath appeals to him to surrender with an assurance to provide justice but Chakradhar states that ''no one can stop him until the completion of his mission''. During that diehard, Prasad slaughters Jyothi to unveil Chakradhar. Thereby, Chakradhar slays him out, and outbursts on Bhanoji Rao, when he uncovers the real snake as Shankaraiah who is supposed to be his father, and the homicide of his mother. Therefore, he wipes him too and surrenders to Police. In the court, Chakradhar uproars the present constitution, judiciary, law & order and pleads to reform them. Finally, the movie ends with the judicial declaring Chakradhar guilty and destined for the death penalty.

Cast

* N. T. Rama Rao as Major Chakradhar *

as Vijaya *

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as Bhanoji Rao * Satyanarayana as Acharya Shankaraiah / Satyam *

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he ...

as Bobbili Pilli *

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as Murali *

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as Dr. Rao *

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as Inspector Gopinath *

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as Prasad Babu *Raja as Raja *

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as Goon * Mikkilineni as I.G. * Mukkamala as Advocate Krishna Murthy * Rajanala as Rajanala *

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as Judge *

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as Kondala Rao *Tyagaraju as S.P. *Vankayala Satyanarayana as Army Officer *Telephone Satyanarayana as Army Officer *

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as Inspector *Ch. Krishna Murthy as Inspector Krishna Murthy *Bheema Raju as Bheema Raju *Jagga Rao as Goon *

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as Jyothi *

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as Jayanthi *

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as item number *

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as item number *

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as item number *

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as Annapurnamma *Jaya Vijaya as Nurse *Jayaseela *Shyamala

Soundtrack

Music composed by

. All songs are evergreen blockbusters. Music released by SEA Records Audio Company.

Reception

The film had 2 direct 175-day runs, 15 direct 100-day centers and 39 100-days centers including shift, movie collected around 72 Lakhs gross collections in its first week and in full run around 3.5 crores gross. The film also reportedly served as a political tool for NTR, who had started his campaign to become chief minister, and has been attributed as a factor for his victory. In a 2020 review, Roktim Rajpal of the ''

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'' praised the film's music, acting and screenplay.

References

External links

* {{Dasari Narayana Rao 1982 films Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Films scored by J. V. Raghavulu Telugu films remade in other languages 1980s Telugu-language films 1982 action films Indian action films Indian Army in films