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1988 Indian film
| Thodallullu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Written by | Kaasi Viswanath (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Relangi Narasimha Rao Kaasi Viswanath |
| Produced by | G. V. G. Raju |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Chandra Mohan Gautami |
| Cinematography | B. Koteswara Rao |
| Edited by | D. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
| Production company | Vijaya Lakshmi Movies |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 136 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Thodallullu (transl. Co-Brothers) is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.G. Raju under the Vijaya Lakshmi Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Gautami and music composed by Raj–Koti.
Plot
The film begins in a bourgeoisie compound where three families reside: Bhaskar, a bus conductor. Narasimham, a typist, and Dharma Rao, an accountant. Narasimham has three daughters, Lakshmi, Uma & Aruna. Lakshmi knitted to a lazy burg & gambler, Mohan, who lives on them and pesters for his lavish expenses. Narasimham is seeking an alliance with Uma, but it is hog-tying because of dowry. Aruna is a lavish who imagines a separate rich world and aspires to splice a Mr. Moneybag. Exploiting it, a vicious shark, Ramesh, a driver, clutches her by forging as a tycoon. Besides, Dharma Rao is candid, but his wife Varalakshmi is accustomed to spending life for vanity. Eventually, Bhaskar feels an affinity with his neighbors and falls for Aruna, but she is hostile. Once, Narasimham & Uma attempt suicide due to frequent refusals of the matches when Bhaskar guards them. Moreover, he couples Aruna with the adjoin LIC Agent Sudhakar, discerning his endearment of her. Dharma Rao endures a fiscal crisis, so he takes bribes but terminates, and his daughter Rani dies in that mishap. Hereupon, Bhaskar aids by retrieving his job, which transforms Varalakshmi, too, and they leave the town. Once, Mohan was at fault for perjury in the judiciary, which penalized him. Bhaskar reforms him to take the right path. Being conscious of his sweetheart on Aruna, everyone appeals to her for wedlock, which she denies, scorning his status. Whereat, Bhaskar senses Ramesh’s claw on Aruna. At last, he ceases him and shields her with the aid of Mohan & Sudhakar when she comprehends his virtue. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Bhaskar & Aruna.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Bhaskar
- Gautami as Aruna
- Chandra Mohan as Mohan
- Satyanarayana as Narasimham
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as LIC Agent Sudhakar
- Suthi Velu as Dharma Rao
- Vinod as Ramesh
- Vijaya Rangaraju as Mangal Singh
- Haranath as Manager
- Bhimeswara Rao as Venkatraju
- K. K. Sarma as Marriage Broker
- Gadiraju Subba Rao as House Owner
- Srilakshmi as Lakshmi
- Rajyalakshmi as Uma
- P. R. Varalakshmi as Varalakshmi
- Kuyili in item number
- Rajitha as Rani
- Nirmalamma as Papayamma
Soundtrack
| Thodallullu | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film score by Raj–Koti | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 20:38 | |||
| Label | LEO Audio | |||
| Producer | Raj–Koti | |||
| Raj–Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ammalara Kalyanam" | Jonnavithhula | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavpeddi Ramesh | 4:13 |
| 2 | "A Aa E Ee" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:15 |
| 3 | "Jadalo Chamthidanda" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 3:52 |
| 4 | "Hey Gundu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:23 |
| 5 | "Chaligavundi Raraa" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramana, S. Janaki | 3:55 |
References
- "Thodallullu (Overview)". Telugu Cinema Prapancham. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- "Thodallullu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- "Thodallullu (Review)". Filmiclub. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- "Thodallullu 1988 Telugu Vinyl LP". Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.