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{{Infobox film
|name = Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
|image = Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu.jpg
|caption = Theatrical release poster
|writer = [[Jandhyala]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
|story = Jandhyala<br />Satyanand
|screenplay = K. Raghavendra Rao
|producer = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]
|director = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
|starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]<br />[[Sridevi]]
|music = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
|cinematography = K. S. Prakash
|editing = Ravi
|studio = Ramakrishna Cine Studios
|released = {{Film date|df=y|1980|8|15}}
|runtime = 142 minutes
|country = India
|language = Telugu
}}

'''''Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu''''' is a 1980 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] produced by [[N. T. Rama Rao]] under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Sridevi]] and music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]].

==Plot==
Bhaji Prasad is a dreadful gangster who maintains an honourable facade. His [[acolyte]] Giri malicious, always attempts to double-cross him. Both of them maintain two double-agents, twin brothers Satyam & Narayana. Besides, Ramu valiant, inclines any risk for money. Once, he gets acquainted with a petty thief Mutyam and falls for her. Meanwhile, a young charming Krishna works as a clerk in a bank, lives with his mother and loves Bhaji Prasad's niece Lakshmi. Later, Ramu & Krishna twice meet in crazy situations and become good friends. Meanwhile, Bhaji Prasad gets disclosure of an ancient treasure secluded at the Himalayas and also that an archaeologist Haragopal aimed its route map. Upon it, Giri too gains the key and plots. Just before they hit Haragopal, he safeguards the map in a locker of Krishna's bank. At the same time, Bhaji Prasad learns the love affair of Krishna & Lakshmi. So, he bids Krishna for the cover when he refuses, Bhaji Prasad endangers his mother and as helpless, he heists the map. Simultaneously, Giri also plans an attack, nevertheless, Krishna absconds and shields the map at his friend Ranga. Spotting it, the blackguards slaughters Ranga, but are unable to identify the map. Right now, Krishna is indicted in the crime and sentenced. Yet, Bhaji Prasad wants to win him back, so, he empowers the task to Ramu. Thereupon, Ramu feels something dubious, however, he relieves Krishna and hides him secretly. Afterward, they are enlightened as own brothers through their mother who has been separated long back because of a mishap. Eventually, they acquire the map, realising, Bhaji Prasad reverts it, by imperiling Lakshmi. At present, the swindlers start their journey, when as a flabbergast, Satyam & Narayana appear as a single entity Satyanarayana, a person that falsified for his expediency. Before long, Ramu & Krishna chase them in disguise as guides. After making an adventurous tour they find the treasure. At last, Ramu & Krishna stop the baddies and hand over the treasure to the government. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Ramu & Mutyam and Krishna & Lakshmi.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Ramu
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as Balakrishna
*[[Sridevi]] as Mutyalu
*[[Rajya Lakshmi (actress)|Rajyalakshmi]] as Lakshmi
*[[Rao Gopal Rao]] as Bhaji Prasad
*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as Satyanayana
*[[Jaggayya]] as I.G.
*[[Kanta Rao (Telugu actor)|Kanta Rao]] as Hero's father
*[[Mukkamala]] as Baba
*[[Nutan Prasad]] as Giri
*[[Raavi Kondala Rao]] as Jailor
*[[Chalapathi Rao]] as Hargopal
*Prasad Babu as Madhav
*Lakshmi Kanth as Ranga
*[[Sarathi]]
*[[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula|Chitti Babu]]
*Chidatala Appa Rao as Kotigadu
*[[Potti Prasad]]
*Jagga Rao
*[[Jayasudha]] as [[Cameo appearance|special appearance]]
*[[Latha (actress)|Latha]] as Special appearance
*[[Pushpalatha]] as Heroes mother
*[[Jayamalini]] as [[item number]]
{{colend}}

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
|name = Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu
|type = film
|artist = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
|released = 1980
|genre = Soundtrack
|length = 30:35
|label = EMI Columbia Audio
|producer = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
|prev_title = [[Superman (1980 film)|Superman]]
|prev_year = 1980
|next_title = [[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]
|next_year = 1980
}}

Music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]. Lyrics written by [[Veturi Sundararama Murthy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rowdi Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/DKF/info|access-date=4 August 2021|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
{|class=wikitable
|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Ooo My Darling"
|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
|4:13
|-
|2
|"Konte Korikundi"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:15
|-
|3
|"Pappulo Uppu"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:20
|-
|4
|"Jingala Jamjam"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:50
|-
|5
|"Apoorva Sahodarulam"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh
|3:35
|-
|6
|"Ammo Idhe Menaka"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela
|5:30
|-
|7
|"Seetakalam Vachindi"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|3:52
|}

==Reception==
On 22 August 1980, Griddaluru Gopalrao of ''Zamin Ryot'' criticised director Raghavendra Rao for making a "shoddy film".<ref>{{cite news|last=Gopalrao|first=Griddaluru|date=22 August 1980|title=చిత్ర సమీక్ష: రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు|language=te|work=Zamin Ryot|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1980/Aug/22-aug-1980.pdf|access-date=4 August 2021}}</ref> Sridhara of [[Eenadu|''Sitara'']] in his review dated 31 August 1980 gave a more mixed review for the film.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sridhara|date=31 August 1980|title=రౌడీ రాముడు - కొంటె కృష్ణుడు|language=te|work=Sitara Weekly|url=https://indiancine.ma/document/IVX/0,0,1242,1698|access-date=4 August 2021}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0187464}}

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[[Category:1980 action films]]
[[Category:1980s action drama films]]
[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. Chakravarthy]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

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