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| producer      = Kranthi Madhav <br /> K. Durga Devi {{small|(Presents)}}
| producer      = Kranthi Madhav <br /> K. Durga Devi {{small|(Presents)}}
| starring      = [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]<br>[[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]]
| starring      = [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]<br>[[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]]
| music          = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| music          = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| cinematography  = [[Hari Anumolu]]
| cinematography  = [[Hari Anumolu]]
| editing        = Gautham Raju
| editing        = Gautham Raju
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'''''Onamalu''''' ({{translation}} Alphabet) is a 2012 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Philosophical fiction|philosophical film]], produced & directed by Kranthi Madhav on Sunshine Cinema banner. Starring [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]], [[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]]  and music composed by [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]].<ref>{{cite web|author=DC |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/rajendra-prasad-tutor-811 |title=Rajendra Prasad as a tutor |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-04-23 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/40685/tollywood/onamalu-logo-launched-news-details |title='Onamalu' logo launched |publisher=Supergoodmovies.com |date=2012-03-04 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> The film premiered on 22 June 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajendra-prasads-onamalu-to-release-on-june-22/266341-71-216.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012230542/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajendra-prasads-onamalu-to-release-on-june-22/266341-71-216.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 October 2013 | title=Rajendra Prasad's 'Onamalu' to release on June 27  | date=27 June 2012}}</ref> The film is a debut for director [[Kranthi Madhav]]'s into the film industry and known Telugu literary personality Mohd Khadeer Babu first time penned dialogue for the film. The film received [[CineMAA Awards]] for Best debut Director and Best outstanding Actor.
'''''Onamalu''''' ({{translation}} Alphabet) is a 2012 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Philosophical fiction|philosophical film]], produced & directed by Kranthi Madhav on Sunshine Cinema banner. Starring [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]], [[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]]  and music composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]].<ref>{{cite web|author=DC |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/rajendra-prasad-tutor-811 |title=Rajendra Prasad as a tutor |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-04-23 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/40685/tollywood/onamalu-logo-launched-news-details |title='Onamalu' logo launched |publisher=Supergoodmovies.com |date=2012-03-04 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> The film premiered on 22 June 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajendra-prasads-onamalu-to-release-on-june-22/266341-71-216.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012230542/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajendra-prasads-onamalu-to-release-on-june-22/266341-71-216.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 October 2013 | title=Rajendra Prasad's 'Onamalu' to release on June 27  | date=27 June 2012}}</ref> The film is a debut for director [[Kranthi Madhav]]'s into the film industry and known Telugu literary personality Mohd Khadeer Babu first time penned dialogue for the film. The film received [[CineMAA Awards]] for Best debut Director and Best outstanding Actor.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Narayana Rao ([[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]) is a patriotic and simple village schoolmaster, who takes immense pleasure in working for the betterment of his students and his village. The movie shows Narayana Rao returning from the US to his native village after a long gap. While sentiments and affection used to be the guiding forces in the village he left, commercialism and greed are the dominant forces in the village he returns to. Stung by the changes his village has undergone and ashamed with the rapid decline in human values due to urbanization, Narayana Rao sets about repairing the damage time has caused. In between, flashback episodes show the life Narayana Rao used to lead in his village and the bonds shared between members of various communities. Will Narayana Rao be able to arrest the damage and bring about a realization in people? That forms the story of Onamaalu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-onamaalu-noble-attempt.html|title=Review : Onamaalu – Noble attempt - 123telugu.com|date=27 July 2012|publisher=}}</ref>
Narayana Rao ([[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]) is a patriotic and simple village schoolmaster, who takes immense pleasure in working for the betterment of his students and his village. The movie shows Narayana Rao returning from the US to his native village after a long gap. While sentiments and affection used to be the guiding forces in the village he left, commercialism and greed are the dominant forces in the village he returns to. Stung by the changes his village has undergone and ashamed of the rapid decline in human values due to urbanization, Narayana Rao sets about repairing the damage time has caused. In between, flashback episodes show the life Narayana Rao used to lead in his village and the bonds shared between members of various communities. Will Narayana Rao be able to arrest the damage and bring about a realization in people? That forms the story of Onamaalu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-onamaalu-noble-attempt.html|title=Review : Onamaalu – Noble attempt - 123telugu.com|date=27 July 2012|publisher=}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Ravi Prakash (Telugu actor)|Ravi Prakash]] as Khadar
*[[Ravi Prakash (Telugu actor)|Ravi Prakash]] as Khadar
*[[Ananth Babu|Ananth]] as Mangapati Master
*[[Ananth Babu|Ananth]] as Mangapati Master
*[[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]]
*[[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as NRI in Airport
*Sasidhar as Venkatesh
*Sasidhar as Venkatesh
*Sarika Ramachandra Rao as Cyclone Subba Rao
*Sarika Ramachandra Rao as Cyclone Subba Rao
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*'''Lyrics''': [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]  
*'''Lyrics''': [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]  
*'''Story''': Potluri Satyanarayana (Tammudu Satyam), Madhukuri Raja
*'''Story''': Potluri Satyanarayana (Tammudu Satyam), Madhukuri Raja
*'''Music''': [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
*'''Music''': [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
*'''Editing''': Gowtham Raju
*'''Editing''': Gowtham Raju
*'''Cinematography''': Hari Anumolu
*'''Cinematography''': Hari Anumolu
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| name      = Onamalu
| name      = Onamalu
| type      = film
| type      = film
| artist    = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| artist    = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| cover      =
| cover      =
| alt        =
| alt        =
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| length    = 19:17
| length    = 19:17
| label      = [[Aditya Music]]
| label      = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer  = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| producer  = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| prev_title = [[Aha Naa Pellanta (2011 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]
| prev_title = [[Aha Naa Pellanta (2011 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]
| prev_year  = 2011
| prev_year  = 2011
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Music composed by [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]. Lyrics were written by [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.
Music composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]. Lyrics were written by [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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;[[CineMAA Awards]]
;[[CineMAA Awards]]
*[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Debut Director]] - ''Kranthi Madhav''
*[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Debut Director]] - ''Kranthi Madhav''
*[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Outstanding Actor]] - ''[[Rajendra Prasad]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece|title=Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night|date=16 June 2013|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
*[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Outstanding Actor]] - ''[[Rajendra Prasad]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece|title=Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 June 2013|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
*Chennai Telugu Academy Awards - ''Kranthi Madhav'' - Best Feature Film  
*Chennai Telugu Academy Awards - ''Kranthi Madhav'' - Best Feature Film  
*Santosham Awards- ''Kranthi Madhav''- Best Feature Film
*Santosham Awards- ''Kranthi Madhav''- Best Feature Film

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Onamalu
Movie Poster
Directed byKranthi Madhav
Written byMohd Khadeer Babu (dialogues)
Screenplay byKranthi Madhav
Story byPotluri Satyanarayana (Thammudu Sathyam)
Madhukuri Raja
Produced byKranthi Madhav
K. Durga Devi (Presents)
StarringRajendra Prasad
Kalyani
CinematographyHari Anumolu
Edited byGautham Raju
Music byKoti
Production
company
Sunshine Cinema[2]
Release date
  • 27 June 2012 (2012-06-27)[1]
Running time
121 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Onamalu (transl. Alphabet) is a 2012 Telugu-language philosophical film, produced & directed by Kranthi Madhav on Sunshine Cinema banner. Starring Rajendra Prasad, Kalyani and music composed by Koti.[3][4] The film premiered on 22 June 2012.[5] The film is a debut for director Kranthi Madhav's into the film industry and known Telugu literary personality Mohd Khadeer Babu first time penned dialogue for the film. The film received CineMAA Awards for Best debut Director and Best outstanding Actor.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Narayana Rao (Rajendra Prasad) is a patriotic and simple village schoolmaster, who takes immense pleasure in working for the betterment of his students and his village. The movie shows Narayana Rao returning from the US to his native village after a long gap. While sentiments and affection used to be the guiding forces in the village he left, commercialism and greed are the dominant forces in the village he returns to. Stung by the changes his village has undergone and ashamed of the rapid decline in human values due to urbanization, Narayana Rao sets about repairing the damage time has caused. In between, flashback episodes show the life Narayana Rao used to lead in his village and the bonds shared between members of various communities. Will Narayana Rao be able to arrest the damage and bring about a realization in people? That forms the story of Onamaalu.[6]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Crew[edit | edit source]

  • Art: Babji
  • Choreography: Swarna, Prasanna
  • Dialogues: Mohd Khadeer Babu
  • Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
  • Story: Potluri Satyanarayana (Tammudu Satyam), Madhukuri Raja
  • Music: Koti
  • Editing: Gowtham Raju
  • Cinematography: Hari Anumolu
  • Screenplay - Producer - Direction: Kranthi Madhav

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Onamalu
Film score by
Released2011
GenreSoundtrack
Length19:17
LabelAditya Music
ProducerKoti
Koti chronology
Aha Naa Pellanta
(2011)
Onamalu
(2011)
Hitudu
(2015)

Music composed by Koti. Lyrics were written by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Sooridu"Koti3:41
2."Arudhaina"Sri Krishna3:10
3."Pandugante"Krishna Chaitanya, Chaitra3:32
4."Hey Yamma"Malavika2:02
5."Pillalu Baagunnara"Nitya Santoshini6:56
Total length:19:17

Awards 2012[edit | edit source]

CineMAA Awards

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rajendra Prasad's 'Onamalu' set for June 22nd - 123telugu.com". 11 June 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.supergoodmovies.com/47478/tollywood/onamalu-overseas-by-bluesky-news-details
  3. ↑ DC (23 April 2012). "Rajendra Prasad as a tutor". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "'Onamalu' logo launched". Supergoodmovies.com. 4 March 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "Rajendra Prasad's 'Onamalu' to release on June 27". 27 June 2012. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Review : Onamaalu – Noble attempt - 123telugu.com". 27 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night". The Hindu. 16 June 2013 – via www.thehindu.com.

External links[edit | edit source]