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| Tiger | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nandamuri Ramesh |
| Written by | Vidwan Kanwasri D. Prabhakar (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | P. Gangadhara Rao |
| Story by | Rakesh Kumar |
| Based on | Khoon Pasina |
| Produced by | Parvathaneni Narayana Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Rajinikanth Radha Saluja Subhashini |
| Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
| Edited by | S. P. S. Veerappa |
| Music by | Satyam |
| Production company | Nava Shakthi Films |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 149 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Tiger is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Parvathaneni Narayana Rao and directed by Nandamuri Ramesh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajinikanth, Radha Saluja and Subhashini, with music composed by Satyam. It was also Rajinikanth's 50th film as an actor. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Khoon Pasina (1977).
Plot
The film begins in a village where two soulmates, Raja & Rashid, reside. As their families reciprocate despite the community, once, a dreadful dacoit, Kotinagulu, was about to slay a naive Ramadasu when Raja & Rashid's fathers impeded him. So, infuriated, Kotinagulu sets the village on fire, mingling his acolyte Ranga, which ruins the families. Raja & Rashid split, and Rashid's mother, Fathima, rears Raja. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu's wife Rukmini quits with daughter Shanti, by his diabolic shade, whom a Master shelters. Years roll by, and Raja, a gallant justice-seeking ruffian famed as Tiger and loves beauty, Rekha. Henceforth, the past still haunts him, and he is seeking vengeance. Whereat, he spots Ramadasu and initiates the hunt. Kotinagulu turns into Zamindar Jaganadham, which is his family's quest. Besides, Rashid is a CBI officer appointed to apprehend Kotinagulu and is willing to meet warfare. He forges as a burglar, Ustad, who absconded with precious diamonds. Ongoing, he is acquainted with Shanti and the two crushes. Parallelly, Kotinagulu captivates Rashid for the diamonds when he sees his family photo and comprehends the fact. Rashid smacks them and flies. Meanwhile, Kotinagulu knows Raja and allots Ranga to wipe him out when Ramadasu unveils him. Raja is behind and seized but succeeds in breaking the bars. Kotinagulu ruses to heist the precious necklace of the goddess in Mahakalijathara, which Raja bars. At that point, Kotinagulu views the Master and slaughters for the whereabouts of his family. Before dying, he entrusts their responsibility to Raja. Simultaneously, Kotinagulu abducts Fathima & Rekha and posts Ranga to gain his family. Till then, Raja takes them into custody. Being cognizant of it, Rashid strikes on Raja, with whom they identify. At last, they mingle and cease Kotinagulu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Raja & Rekha and Rashid & Shanti.
Cast
Source
- N. T. Rama Rao as Tiger Raja
- Rajinikanth as Rashid
- Radha Saluja as Rekha
- Subhashini as Shanti
- Satyanarayana as Kotinagulu / Zamindar Jagannatham
- Gummadi as Master
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Ramadasu
- Prabhakar Reddy as Ranga
- Anjali Devi as Fathima Begum
- Annapoorna as Rukmini
- Jaya Malini as item number
- Chalapathi Rao as I.G.
- Sakshi Ranga Rao
- Vankayala as Bheemaiah
- Balakrishna as Bullabbai
- Saradhi
Soundtrack
| Tiger | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film score by Satyam | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 25:18 | |||
| Producer | Satyam | |||
| Satyam chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Satyam.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aha Anthaa Choosaanu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Chesukunna Vaallaku" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Em Debba Theesaavu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Kshanam Kshanam" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Maarindhi Kaalam" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Okati Rendu Moodu" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Ye Thalli Kannadhiraa"" | Veturi | P. Susheela | 3:26 |
References
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- "7 Times NTR Stepped Into Amitabh Bachchan's Shoes Remaking His Movies". pyckers. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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- "Tiger (1979)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 December 2020.