Chanda Sasanudu
Chanda Sasanudu (transl. Dictator) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao on his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. Starring Rama Rao and Radha, with music composed by Chakravarthy, this was the last film which Rama Rao acted in before he became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[1] The film was a box office hit,[2] and was remade in Tamil as Sarithira Nayagan.
| Chanda Sasanudu | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Screenplay by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Story by | Paruchuri brothers |
| Produced by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Radha |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | M.S.N. Murthy |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Hari Chandra Prasad and Raja
- Radha as Rani
- Rao Gopal Rao as Venkatesh / Venkataiah
- Satyanarayana as Appa Rao / Appigadu
- Jaggayya as Satyam
- Rallapalli as Karanam
- Chalapathi Rao as Dasu
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as C.B.I.Official
- K.K.Sharma as Police Inspector
- Sharada as Bhuvaneswari Devi
- Annapurna as Rajyalakshmi
- Kavitha as Jayasri
- Jayamalini as Parijatham
Soundtrack
Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naina Nandakumara" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:57 |
| 2 | "Suku Suku Sukumari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 3 | "Chinnari Seethamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:32 |
| 4 | "Entha Takkari" | P. Susheela | 3:43 |
| 5 | "Vaada Vaada" | P. Susheela | 4:00 |
| 6 | "Desamante Matti Kaadhoy" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:41 |
| 7 | "Anna Chellella" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:46 |
| 8 | "Chinnari Seethamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 1:04 |
| 9 | "Janam Thiragabaduthondhi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:17 |
Reception
Amarnath K Menon wrote for India Today, "The film, although it is a sloppy patchwork quilt of stunts and sentiment, will still pull in NTR fans, trained as they are, to his cosmetic realism, stereotypes and cliches."[1]
References
- Menon, Amarnath K. (15 July 1983). "Chandasasanudu, starring N.T. Rama Rao, is a typical formula film". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- "'Be spontaneous to attract cinema goers'". The Hindu. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- "Chandasasanudu – 7 Inch EP". vintagestore.in. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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