''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician, lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first president of India from 1950 to 1962. He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian independen ...

Soundarya Sowmya Sathyanarayana (18 July 1972 – 17 April 2004), better known by her stage name Soundarya, was an Indian actress known for her works primarily in Telugu cinema. She was regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Telugu ...

and music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film recorded as ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Jodidar'', with Mithun Chakraborthy. This is the story of an elephant taking revenge on killers of its past owner with the help of an unemployed man. The elephant was given a special training before the shooting started.

Plot

The film begins in a forest, where its officer rears an elephant called Gajendra beyond his progeny. A notorious poacher conducts a high level of trafficking, which the forest officer hinders. So, he assassinates him, which Gajendra witnesses and seeks vengeance. The tale shifts to the city, where Rajendra, an artful with his acolyte, Gundu, spends his time with wit. Kotilingam, their skinflint house owner, and they trickily avoid him without payment by handing him to the mental hospital & Police Station in a single day. Parallelly, Alaka Kotilingam's daughter arrives, whose acquaintance with Rajendra starts with misconstrue as a thief and batters him. Kotilingam could not bear his torture and was about to vacate him forcibly. Rajendra has a habit of buying lottery tickets when Gundu suddenly announces he won a bumper special price. Rajendra rushes and startles to view his winning as an elephant Gajendra. Though Rajendra turns it down, on Gundu's provocation, he agrees that it is their mascot. From there, Rajendra gamely gimmicks for Gajendra. Initially, he dupes Kotilingam and intrudes into the house by confirming that the elephant's dung is precious, which makes him covertly collect it every day. Next, they muddle a hotel owner, Murugan, to have a large meal, and he boots them. Enraged, Gajendra demolishes his hotel but blesses Murugan's infant. Above all, Rajendra betrays a bank manager who obtains a loan to sell a male elephant's milk. As a glimpse, a seller knit his cousin Ammadu tries to sustain in various businesses, and anonymous talks gibberish ''Chata.'' The two roam around & annoy everyone. Meanwhile, Gajendra hikes the squabbles between Rajendra & Alaka to flourish in love. During this trial, Alaka pains Gajendra by nailing his leg in reprisal. After guarding her from the goons, she comprehends its virtue when Alaka crushes for Rajendra. Following this, Rajendra falls ultimately into debt and cannot pay the loan, and the Manager seals Gajendra. Later, he charges them for unveiling the fraud and claims a sentence when furious Rajendra expels the Gajendra. Next, it secures the market merchants from the dreadful ruffians who clutch their strive. Thus, they all promote Rajendra by allotting him a neighborhood shop, which molds Gajendra as his soulmate. Once, Gajendra hits hard while saving Murugan's daughter from an accident victim whom Rajendra recoups with his idolization. The two also benefit Murugan from re-establishing his hotel. Now, Gajendra detects the poacher, which scares him. Simultaneously, Kotilingam approaches him to bar the love affair of Rajendra & Alaka—the heels ruse when Kotilingam stipulates Rajendra quit Gajendra instead of his daughter's hand. Hereupon, Rajendra stands firm, not going out Gajendra, but quietly walks out as per gratitude, which has been abducted by blackguards. At last, the poacher attempts to slay Gajendra, whom Rajendra shields, and they cease the baddies. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriage of Rajendra & Alaka, and they join Gajendra, too.

Cast

as Rajendra *

as Alaka *

Kota Srinivasa Rao Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He has also starred in a few films in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Kannada cinema, Kannada and Ma ...

as Kotlingam *

Brahmanandam Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors, he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen cred ...

as Bank Manager * Babu Mohan as Seller * Ali as Chata * Mallikarjuna Rao as Murugan *

Gundu Hanumantha Rao Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television. Career Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the e ...

as Gundu * Gummadi as Forest Officer Gajendra's Master * Vidya Sagar as Poacher * Anath as Doctor *

Ironleg Sastri Gunupudi Viswanatha Sastri, better known by his screen name Ironleg Sastri, was an Indian comedian who appeared in over 150 Telugu films. Originally working as a priest for movie inaugural functions, he gained recognition when E. V. V. Satyan ...

as Veterinary Doctor *

Gautam Raju Gautham Raju is an Indian actor who predominantly acts in Telugu films. He acted in more than 200 films. He got No Nandi Awards as a Best Male Comedian. He also received Rajababu award. Early and personal life Gautham Raju was born in Rajolu ...

as Astrologer * Dham as Constable *

Narsing Yadav Narsing Yadav (15 May 1963 – 31 December 2020) was an Indian actor known for his comic villain roles. He acted in more than 300 films predominantly in Telugu, in addition to Tamil, Hindi and Kannada languages. He debuted as a small character ...

as Goon * Sri Lakshmi as Kotlingam's wife * Jayalalita as Ammadu * Ratnasagar as the Bank Manager's wife * Kalpana Rai

Soundtrack

Legacy

Ali's Malayalam dialogue involving "Katravalli" and "Chaata" became popular.

References

External links

* {{S. V. Krishna Reddy 1993 films Films directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy Films scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy 1990s Telugu-language films Telugu films remade in other languages 1993 directorial debut films