Kirayi Kotigadu
Kirayi Kotigadu is a 1983 Indian Telugu action drama film starring Krishna Ghattamaneni, Sridevi Kapoor, Rao Gopala Rao, Allu Ramalingaiah and Giribabu in the lead roles. The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy who also penned the screenplay for a story by Satyamurthy. Chakravarthy scored and composed the film's soundtrack.
| Kirayi Kotigadu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Telugu | కిరాయి కోటిగాడు |
| Literally | "For hire" Kotigadu |
| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Produced by | N. Ramalingeswara Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Story by | Satyamurthy |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
| Edited by | K. Venkateswara Rao |
Production company | Ram Prasad Art Pictures |
Release date | 17 March 1983 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The story revolves around two notorious landlords who hire a ruthless and money-minded ruffian, Kotigadu, to deal with Rambabu, a military officer, who leads the villagers in a rebellion against the duos' atrocious activities. Though he heavily injures Ramu, the latter and Gauri, a village girl, discovers the good side of Kotigadu and decides to redeem him thereby pitting him against the landlords.
The film released on 17 March to good reviews turned out to be a money spinner. The film became noted for the introduction scene of the protagonist Kotigadu, played by Krishna. Owing to the major success of the film, the director collaborated with Krishna for another film titled Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju which was released on the same year to positive response.
Cast
Release and reception
The film was released on 17 March 1983 to generally positive reviews.[2]
The film had a housefull run in Devi theatre(RTC X Roads).[3] The film was declared a success at the box office office. [4]
Soundtrack
| Song title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Ekkitokki Nee Andam" | 4:08 | |
| "Namasthe Suswagatham" | 4:20 | |
| "Chekkateppudu" | 3:32 | |
| "Pattumeeda Unnadi" | 3:52 |
Reference
- Movie GQ. "Kirayi Kotigadu 1983 film". Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- "Kirayi Kotigadu film info". telugu.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- Seetarama Raju (17 March 2019). "36 years for Kirayi Kotigadu". Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- Murali Krishna CH (26 February 2018). "Sridevi, the darling of Telugu Cinema". cinemaexpress.com. Retrieved 7 July 2020.