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Desa Drohulu
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Directed by	Bolla Subba Rao
Written by	Sri Giriraj Rama Rao Aarudhra Sadasivabrahmam (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Bolla Subba Rao
Story by	Sairam
Produced by	Bolla Subba Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Devika Kanta Rao
Cinematography	Bolla Subba Rao Varadarajan
Edited by	Jagadish Narasimha Rao
Music by	S. Rajeswara Rao
Production company	Sri Rama Pictures
Release date	7 May 1964 (1964-05-07)
Running time	174 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanta Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

Plot

The film begins in a town where 5 traitors, Bhujanga Rao, Abbadhaiah, Karunakaran, Devaiah Shetty, & Sanyasi Rao, forge as hypocritical social workers. They slay their wise partner Kesava Rao via a deadly gangster, Joginder, who molds them his puppets from there. Ramu, a young charm, loves Leela, Bhujanga Rao's daughter, who detests the tie as he is destitute but approves of Leela's pressure. Now, Ramu proceeds to debt Devaiah Shetty for expenses, but he denies it. Consequently, a theft befalls therein, for which Ramu is blasted and sentenced. Now, Bhujanga Rao compels Leela to knit with a wealthy Raghu. After a while, Ramu becomes guilt-free and collapses, becoming aware of the status quo. Moreover, his house is auctioned by Devaiah Shetty owing to a loan. Dispirited, Ramu lands in the city, acquainted with a dance master, Gopi, who shelters him. Initially, he joins Karunakaran and Sanyasi Rao, but discerning tyranny, he quits. He enrolls in a drama company via Gopi, where he meets an altruist, Karuna. Meanwhile, Raghu & Leela lead a good life and are blessed with a baby boy. Here, Joginder snares and habituates Raghu to various vices. Once, his men attacked Raghu when Ramu shielded him. The next day, Ramu visits Raghu's home, where he is startled to view Leela, who faints up. Afterward, Ramu nears Leela as a sibling. Raghu misinterprets it, and a rift arises. Soon, Ramu wrote letters to Leela, which Raghu took on and repented, discerning their holistic relationship. He also unwarps the diabolic shade of Jogindar, ergo, is seized. Aside from this, the Police are thereby eradicating blackguards investigating the society and triumphing with the aid of Ramu & Gopi. At last, Ramu ceases Joginder and secures Raghu. Finally, the movie ends with the marriage of Ramu & Karuna.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
• Devika as Leela
• Kanta Rao as Raghu
• Rajanala as Jogindra
• Relangi as Gopi
• Ramana Reddy as Abbadhaiah
• Mikkilineni as Bhujanga Rao
• Dhulipala as Police Commissioner
• Shobhan Babu as CBI Officer
• Ramakrishna as CBI Officer
• Satyanarayana as Police Inspector
• Raja Babu as Devaiah Shetty
• Perumallu as Ramanna
• Malladi as Police Inspector
• Sowcar Janaki as Karuna
• Girija as Radha
• Geetanjali as Dancer
• Malathi as Ramu's mother
• Gemini Chandra as Mala
• Baby Indrani as Vaani

Soundtrack

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The music was released on H.M.V Audio Company.

References

1. "Desa Drohulu (Overview)". Youtube. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
2. "Desa Drohulu (Director)". Filmiclub. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
3. "Desa Drohulu (Banner)". Chitr.com. 9 May 2023.
4. "Desa Drohulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

• 1964 films
• Indian action drama films
• Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao
• 1960s action drama films
• 1960s Telugu-language films
• 1960s Indian films