''Bandipotu Dongalu'' () is a 1969 Indian

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

-language

action film The action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as D ...

, produced by J. Subba Rao and G. Rajendra Prasad, and directed by

K. S. Prakash Rao Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for ''Gan ...

. It stars

Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1924 – 22 January 2014), known as ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. Over his seven decade career, he became a prominent figures in the industry, and is among most influential ac ...

, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by

Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao (6 March 1917 – 31 August 1984), known mononymously by his surname Pendyala, was an Indian composer, multi-instrumentalist, conductor, music producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with Tam ...

Plot

The film begins with Mallu Dora revolting against society, building a massive hamlet of

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, accumulating the victims, and generating mayhem through their heists. Once wounded, Mallu Dora approaches Dr. Chandra Sheker, where he is attracted to his infant son, Krishna, who resembles his deceased son, Kanna. One night, Mallu Dora steals the boy and rears him as his own. Years pass, and Krishna / Kanna molds as a deadly dacoit associated with Naagu, Malli, & Anji. Grief-stricken, Doctor & his wife Yashoda dotes on their niece Indira / Indu. At a point, Kanna ruthlessly robs Yashoda & Indu and hits a Police encounter while returning. Police admit him to the hospital, where Chandra Shekar recognizes him by the mole of his back. Then, he secretly makes his escape and hides from the Police. The Doctor reveals his birth secret and reforms him by preaching human values. Kanna wants to start a new life as Krishna, so he accommodates himself at Chandra Shekar's residence without divulging his identity. Besides, Mallu Dora & others become distressed about him and eagerly await his arrival. Indu also learns the truth about Krishna, and they fall in love. In brief, civilized Krishna / Kanna reaches his hamlet and tries to convince Mallu Dora to reform for future generations. Whereat angered Mallu, Dora chided and expelled him. After some time, Krishna becomes a Police officer and is posted in the same area intentionally by Govt. He seizes a few mobsters with Naagu when furious Mallu Dora abducts some officials and seeks the mortgage. During that time, severe Police firing occurred, leaving massive destruction, including Naagu, Malli, etc. At last, Mallu Dora comprehends the result of an avenge viewing the corpses and surrenders. Finally, the movie ends with a proclamation: ''Non-violence is the supreme morality.''

Cast

as Krishna / Kanna * Jamuna as Indira / Indu * S. V. Ranga Rao as Mallu Dora * Gummadi as Dr. Chandra Shekar *

Jaggayya Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1926 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantam Ja ...

as Naagu * Nagabhushanam as Varaha Murthy * Rajababu as Anji *

Prabhakar Reddy Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (1935–1997) was an Indian film character actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He acted in over 472 films over three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films, including '' Karthika Deepam''. Dr. M ...

as Police officer * Mukkamala *Tyagaraju as Papanna *K. V. Chalam as Mr. America * Kanchana as Malli * Suryakantham as Sundaramma *

Raja Sulochana Chittajallu Rajeevalochana (15 August 1935 – 5 March 2013), better known as Rajasulochana, was an Indian classical dancer and actress. She has acted in more than 300 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Early life Sh ...

as Dancer *

Rama Prabha Rama Prabha is an Indian actress who performs in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She has acted in more than 1,400 films and is credited as a character artist who shared screen space with superstars across most generations of South Indian Cin ...

* Jayanthi as Lakshmi *Rukmini as Yashoda *Meena Kumari

Soundtrack

Music composed by

Awards

won

Nandi Award for Best Story Writer The Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after ...

(1969)(in

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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0254168 1969 action films 1960s Telugu-language films 1960s Indian films 1969 films Films directed by K. S. Prakash Rao Films scored by Pendyala (composer) Indian action films Indian black-and-white films