Sutradharulu

Sutradharulu is a 1990 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. This film is based on a story against violence shown in a rural background. This message is shown in a short graphic format as an introduction to the film.

Plot

Hanumaddasu (Akkineni Nageshwara Rao) belongs to a Haridasa family. His brother is Rangadasu (Murali Mohan), and his son is Thirumaladasu (Bhanuchander). Neelakhantam (Kaikala Satyanarayana) is a cruel landlord in their village. Neelakhantam molests a Bhagavathar Yashodamma (K. R. Vijaya). Her husband wants her to leave the village. She decides to leave the village with Tirumala Dasu with intention of giving him good education.

After 20 years, Tirumala Dasu returns to the village as a collector. At first he pretends that he is supporting Neelakhantam, but he reveals his plan when Neelakhantam tries to acquire the government land. He takes bribes from different land lords and uses it to acquire the land by the villagers. Neelakhantam plans to destroy the village with the help of some goons. But Tirumaladasu stops him by using his powers. The villagers now realized what happened and unite to kill Neelakhantam. But Hanumaddasu pacifies them by telling that violence cannot solve their problem. Finally Neelakhantam realizes his mistake and sheds all his weapons to become a good man.

Credits

Cast

• Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Hanumathdasu
• Bhanuchander as Tirumaladasu
• Kaikala Satyanarayana as Nilakanthaiah
• K. R. Vijaya as Yashodamma
• Sujatha
• Ramya Krishna as Seethalu
• Murali Mohan as Rangadasu
• Ashok Rao as Acharyulu
• Sakshi Ranga Rao
• Vankayala Satyanarayana
• Kota Sankar Rao
• Gokina Rama Rao
• Potti Prasad
• Sri Lakshmi

Crew

• Director: K. Vishwanath
• Co-director: Nanduri Mohan
• Story and Screenplay: K. Viswanath
• Dialogues: M.V.S. Harnatha Rao
• Producers: Karunakar and Sudhakar
• Production Company: Sudarshan Cine Enterprises
• Original Music: K. V. Mahadevan
• Assistant Composer: Puhalendi
• Cinematography: Madhu Ambat
• Art director: Arun D. Ghorgavkar
• Choreography: K. V. Satyanarayana
• Editor: G. G. Krishna RAo
• Lyrics: Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, Sirivennela Sitaramasastri, Madugula Nagaphani Sharma
• Playback singers: K. S. Chitra, S. Janaki, S.P. Balasubramaniam and S. P. Sailaja

Songs

• "Aaayatanavaan Bhavati Ya Evem Veda Yopamaayatanam Veda" (Singers: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S.P Sailaja)
• "Jolajolamma Jola Jejela Jola Neelala Kannulaku Nityamalle Poola Jola" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S. P. Sailaja)
• "Kalalenduku Kathalenduku Talapenduku Tapamenduku" (Singers: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam)
• "Kolichinanduku Ninnu Kodandaraama" (Singers: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and)
• "Lalelo Lillelelo Ramaloilaala Ammalalo" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S.P.Sailaja)
• "Maharaja Rajasri Mahaneeyulandariki Vandanalu" (Singers: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and Mano)

Awards

• The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
• The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.

External links

• Sutradharulu at the Internet Movie Database