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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Kondaveeti Donga | | name = Kondaveeti Donga | ||
| image = | | image = Kondaveeti Donga.jpg | ||
| caption = Film poster | | caption = Film poster | ||
| director = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] | | director = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] | ||
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'''''Kondaveeti Donga''''' ({{translation|The thief of [[Kondaveedu Fort|Kondaveedu]]}}) is | '''''Kondaveeti Donga''''' ({{translation|The thief of [[Kondaveedu Fort|Kondaveedu]]}}) is a 1990 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[vigilante film]] directed by [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] starring [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Vijayashanti]] and [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] in key roles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indiaglitz|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kondaveeti-donga-telugufont-movie-review-15272.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129222935/http://www.indiaglitz.com/kondaveeti-donga-telugufont-movie-review-15272.html|archive-date=29 November 2016|access-date=29 November 2016|website=Indiaglitz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinemachaat.com/2012/08/28/kondaveeti-donga/|title=Kondaveeti Donga|first=Temple|last=Connolly|date=28 August 2012|access-date=29 November 2016|archive-date=31 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531094427/https://cinemachaat.com/2012/08/28/kondaveeti-donga/|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, the film received positive reviews, and emerged as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. | ||
Subsequently, the film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Thangamalai Thirudan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chiranjeeviblog.com/reviews/movie-review/kondaveeti-donga.html|title=Kondaveeti Donga|date=12 September 2009|access-date=1 March 2013|archive-date=5 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205034434/http://www.chiranjeeviblog.com/reviews/movie-review/kondaveeti-donga.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The technically brilliant film was the first Telugu film to be released on a 70 mm with 6-Track [[Stereophonic sound]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/%E2%80%98Chiranjeevi-should-switch-to-comedy%E2%80%99/article14483051.ece|title=Chiranjeevi should switch to comedy|first=Special|last=Correspondent}}</ref> The production design by Bhaskar Raju, with background score, and music by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 March 1990|title=Kondaveeti Donga|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246008/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm|access-date=30 June 2018|via=IMDb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TollySites - Kondaveeti Donga<!-- Bot generated title -->|url=http://www.tollysites.com/Movie/Kondaveeti-Donga.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615050057/http://www.tollysites.com/Movie/Kondaveeti-Donga.aspx|archive-date=15 June 2015|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> The film had collected a distributors share of {{INR}} 7.4 million on its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nonstopcinema.com/nsc/boxoffice/display.php?id=104|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040111055844/http://www.nonstopcinema.com/nsc/boxoffice/display.php?id=104|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-01-11|title=nonstopcinema.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite | Subsequently, the film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Thangamalai Thirudan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chiranjeeviblog.com/reviews/movie-review/kondaveeti-donga.html|title=Kondaveeti Donga|date=12 September 2009|access-date=1 March 2013|archive-date=5 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205034434/http://www.chiranjeeviblog.com/reviews/movie-review/kondaveeti-donga.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The technically brilliant film was the first Telugu film to be released on a 70 mm with 6-Track [[Stereophonic sound]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/%E2%80%98Chiranjeevi-should-switch-to-comedy%E2%80%99/article14483051.ece|title=Chiranjeevi should switch to comedy|first=Special|last=Correspondent|website=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=29 November 2016|archive-date=10 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810114447/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/%E2%80%98Chiranjeevi-should-switch-to-comedy%E2%80%99/article14483051.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The production design by Bhaskar Raju, with background score, and music by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 March 1990|title=Kondaveeti Donga|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246008/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm|access-date=30 June 2018|via=IMDb|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325170738/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246008/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TollySites - Kondaveeti Donga<!-- Bot generated title -->|url=http://www.tollysites.com/Movie/Kondaveeti-Donga.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615050057/http://www.tollysites.com/Movie/Kondaveeti-Donga.aspx|archive-date=15 June 2015|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> The film had collected a distributors share of {{INR}} 7.4 million on its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nonstopcinema.com/nsc/boxoffice/display.php?id=104|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040111055844/http://www.nonstopcinema.com/nsc/boxoffice/display.php?id=104|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-01-11|title=nonstopcinema.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Staff Reporter|title=A multi-faceted actor|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 December 2015|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/a-multifaceted-actor/article8010012.ece|access-date=29 November 2016|archive-date=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129212048/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/a-multifaceted-actor/article8010012.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] as Das | *[[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] as Das | ||
*[[Nagendra Babu]] | *[[Nagendra Babu]] | ||
*[[Prasad Babu]] | |||
*[[Brahmanandam]] | *[[Brahmanandam]] | ||
*[[Allu Rama Lingaiah]] | *[[Allu Rama Lingaiah]] | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The soundtrack composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] was an instant chart buster. All songs remain popular to date. Except | The soundtrack composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] was an instant chart buster. All songs remain popular to date. Except “Chamaku Cham” all songs written by [[Veturi]]. | ||
===Telugu (original soundtrack)=== | ===Telugu (original soundtrack)=== | ||
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| extra_column = Artist(s) | | extra_column = Artist(s) | ||
| title1 = Kola Kolamma | | title1 = Kola Kolamma | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Veturi | | lyrics1 = [[Veturi]] | ||
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]] | | extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]] | ||
| length1 = 4:24 | | length1 = 4:24 | ||
| title2 = Subhalekha Rasukunna | | title2 = Subhalekha Rasukunna | ||
| lyrics2 = Veturi | | lyrics2 = Veturi | ||
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[K. S. Chitra]] | | extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[K. S. Chitra]] | ||
| length2 = 4:32 | | length2 = 4:32 | ||
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| length3 = 4:41 | | length3 = 4:41 | ||
| title4 = Tip Top | | title4 = Tip Top | ||
| lyrics4 = Veturi | | lyrics4 = Veturi | ||
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | | extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | ||
| length4 = 4:27 | | length4 = 4:27 | ||
| title5 = Jeevithame | | title5 = Jeevithame | ||
| lyrics5 = Veturi | | lyrics5 = Veturi | ||
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | | extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | ||
| length5 = 4:06 | | length5 = 4:06 | ||
| title6 = Sri Anjaneyam | | title6 = Sri Anjaneyam | ||
| lyrics6 = Veturi | | lyrics6 = Veturi | ||
| extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | | extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | ||
| length6 = 4:29 | | length6 = 4:29 | ||
| title7 = Devi Sambavi | | title7 = Devi Sambavi | ||
| lyrics7 = Veturi | | lyrics7 = Veturi | ||
| extra7 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | | extra7 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | ||
| length7 = 1:09 | | length7 = 1:09 | ||
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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
Giddaluri Gopalrao of ''Zamin Ryot | Giddaluri Gopalrao of ''[[Zamin Ryot]]'', writing his review on 23 March 1990, gave a positive review for the film. Gopalrao praised the screenplay by Yandamuri and Chiranjeevi's performance.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Giddaluri|first=Gopalrao|date=1990-03-23|title=సర్వం తానై నటించిన చిరంజీవి చిత్రం కొండవీటి దొంగ|language=te|work=[[Zamin Ryot]]|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1990/Mar/23-mar-1990.pdf|access-date=2020-08-11|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913150844/http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1990/Mar/23-mar-1990.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:21, 30 June 2022
| Kondaveeti Donga | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Produced by | T. Trivikrama Rao |
| Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (story and dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Yandamuri Veerendranath |
| Starring | Chiranjeevi Vijayashanti Sharada Radha Mohan Babu Rao Gopal Rao Amrish Puri |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Production company | Prasad Studios |
| Distributed by | Vijayalakshmi Art Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kondaveeti Donga (transl. The thief of Kondaveedu) is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language vigilante film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Radha in key roles.[1][2] Upon release, the film received positive reviews, and emerged as a Blockbuster at the box office.
Subsequently, the film was dubbed into Tamil as Thangamalai Thirudan.[3] The technically brilliant film was the first Telugu film to be released on a 70 mm with 6-Track Stereophonic sound.[4] The production design by Bhaskar Raju, with background score, and music by Ilaiyaraaja received positive reviews.[5][6] The film had collected a distributors share of ₹ 7.4 million on its opening weekend.[7][8]
Plot[edit | edit source]
An orphan Kondaveeti Raja M.A.,L.L.B.,I.A.S. (Chiranjeevi) is raised through the support of people living in the tribal village of Kondaveedu. Upon his return from Hyderabad, he witnesses the failed legal system and the village being engulfed in political corruption, forgery, smuggling, money laundering, drug trafficking, land grabbing and alcohol abuse carried out by the local mafia and landlords (Sarabhoji (Rao Gopal Rao), Narasimham (Mohan Babu) and Khaadra (Amrish Puri)), who impose taxes on farmers. Instead of being in the system and taking the direct route as an administrator himself, he transforms into a Robin Hood for the village and indulges in swashbuckling heists of money and paddy worth several crores from the landlords while being in disguise, much to the frustration of corrupt officials. He funds the tribals into self-sustaining farmers, while providing food, irrigation, healthcare, shelter and education to the poor and transforms the village.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Chiranjeevi as Kondaveeti Raja, a man raised by the tribals. He becomes Kondaveeti Donga (like Robin Hood) to fight the evil.
- Vijayashanti as Sri Lekha, an undercover police officer appointed to capture Kondaveeti Donga, who later becomes Raja's love interest.
- Radha Sri Kanya, a home surgeon serving in the tribal area of Kondaveedu. She is the first person to find out the truth about Kondaveeti Donga.
- Rao Gopal Rao as Sarabhoji, landlord
- Mohan Babu as Narasimham, landlord
- Amrish Puri as Khaadra and Yugandhar
- Sarada as Sambhavi
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Das
- Nagendra Babu
- Prasad Babu
- Brahmanandam
- Allu Rama Lingaiah
- Nirmalamma
- Kallu Chidambaram
- Chalapathi Rao
- Ranganath
- Srividya as Justice Sandya
- Divyavani
- Master Suresh
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja was an instant chart buster. All songs remain popular to date. Except “Chamaku Cham” all songs written by Veturi.
Telugu (original soundtrack)[edit | edit source]
All music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kola Kolamma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Subhalekha Rasukunna" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra | 4:32 |
| 3. | "Chamaku Chamaku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Tip Top" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Jeevithame" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Sri Anjaneyam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Devi Sambavi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 1:09 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Giddaluri Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot, writing his review on 23 March 1990, gave a positive review for the film. Gopalrao praised the screenplay by Yandamuri and Chiranjeevi's performance.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Indiaglitz". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ Connolly, Temple (28 August 2012). "Kondaveeti Donga". Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "Kondaveeti Donga". 12 September 2009. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ↑ Correspondent, Special. "Chiranjeevi should switch to comedy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Kondaveeti Donga". 9 March 1990. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2018 – via IMDb.
- ↑ "TollySites - Kondaveeti Donga". Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "nonstopcinema.com". Archived from the original on 11 January 2004.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (19 December 2015). "A multi-faceted actor". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ Giddaluri, Gopalrao (23 March 1990). "సర్వం తానై నటించిన చిరంజీవి చిత్రం కొండవీటి దొంగ" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in తెలుగు). Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2020.