Dorikithe Dongalu
| Dorikithe Dongalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Subrahmanyam |
| Written by | Pinisetty (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | P. Subrahmanyam |
| Story by | K.A.R. Acharya |
| Produced by | D. L. Narayana |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | K. S.Prasad Rajagopal Ravikant Nagaich |
| Edited by | S. S. Prakash |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Chandamama Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 184 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Dorikithe Dongalu (transl. Thieves, if they are caught) is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film directed by P. Subrahmanyam. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna. The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[1][2] The film was produced by D. L. Narayana on the Chandamama Films banner.
Plot[edit]
The film begins in a city where antisocial elements prevail, and the crime rate magnifies daily. Police Commissioner Prabhakar advocates for people to cooperate with the department. Here, Sudarshanam, Dr. Giridhar, and Lawyer Brahmaiah, the most respected people in the society, agree to do so on behalf of the people. But these are the real culprits behind the crimes, creating many atrocities using their muscular and scientific powers.
Visweswaraiah, an ancient scientist, the trio tries to bribe him. When he refuses, they throw acid into his eyes and kidnap his younger daughter, Anuradha, who assists him. Sundaram Prabhakar's second wife, Shantamma's son, is also a renowned scientist, the trio's heir, and sends him abroad for higher studies. Now Prabhakar's first wife's fled son, Nandan Rao, and Visweswaraiah's elder daughter, Madhavi, arrive as C.I.D. officers in the disguise of older adults named Agneyam & Latha.
The trio plans to blast an aircraft; they execute it through Sundaram, which Prabhakar's brother-in-law Rama Rao & family witnessed. So, they kill them, except their daughter Karuna, who is kidnapped. On one side, Visweswaraiah & Sundaram continue their experiments in innovations like flying cars, the invisible man, Ray Guns, etc.; on the other side, Nandan Rao & Madhavi are busy with their detection and fall in love.
Nandan Rao finds the facts about the trio; he also learns that his brother Sundaram is also involved, which he reveals to his father and his identity. Both plan a secret mission to manipulate the trio to keep Prabhakar in their custody. At last, Nandan Rao catches all the criminals when Sundaram realizes his mistake, blasts his laboratory, and dies. Finally, the movie ends with the Govt. of India awarding Nandan Rao & Madhavi.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Nandan Rao / Agneyam
- Jamuna as Latha / Madhavi
- Rajanala as Sudarsanam
- Kanta Rao as Sundaram
- V. Nagayya as Minister
- Gummadi as Commissioner Prabhakar Rao
- Dhulipala as Visweswarayya
- Ramana Reddy as Anji
- Satyanarayana as Dr. Gangadharam
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Lawyer Brahmayya
- Malladi as Rama Rao
- Jagga Rao as Inspector Prakash
- Suryakantham as Santhamma
- Rajasree as Appalamma and Rosy (dual role)
- Sarada as Karuna
- Jayanthi as Anuradha
Soundtrack[edit]
| Dorikithe Dongalu | ||||
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| Released | 1965 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 30:58 | |||
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao | |||
| S. Rajeswara Rao chronology | ||||
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Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sri Venkatesa Eesa" | Aarudhra | M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela, Bangalore Latha | 3:28 |
| 2 | "Evariki Teliyadule Intula Sangati" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:41 |
| 3 | "Ennisarlu Cheppalayya" | Aarudhra | Swarnalatha, V. Satya Rao | 2:51 |
| 4 | "Mavayya Chikkavayya" | Dasaradhi | S. Janaki | 3:51 |
| 5 | "Evariki Teliyadule Yuvakula Sangati" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:47 |
| 6 | "Evarannaravi Kannulani" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:19 |
| 7 | "Naa Kanti Velugu" | Aarudhra | S. Janaki | 3:28 |
| 8 | "Egurutunnadi Yavvanamu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 9 | "Evare Naa Cheli" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 3:49 |
References[edit]
- ^ "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: దొరికితే దొంగలు" [Film review: Dorikithe Dongalu]. Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 5 March 1965. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: దొరికితే దొంగలు" [Film review: Dorikithe Dongalu]. Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). 7 March 1965. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "Dorikithe Dongalu (1965)-Song_Booklet". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
