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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Tholi Kodi Koosindi
| image          = Tholi Kodi Koosindi.jpg
| image          = Tholi Kodi Koosindi.jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = Theatrical release poster of the Telugu version
| caption        = Theatrical release poster of Telugu version
| native_name      = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} -->
| director      = [[K. Balachander]]
| director      = [[K. Balachander]]
| writer        = K. Balachander
| producer      = [[Kanuri Ranjith Kumar]]
| producer      = [[Kanuri Ranjith Kumar]]
| writer        = K. Balachander
| based_on      = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} -->
| starring      = {{startplainlist}}
| starring      = {{startplainlist}}
* [[Saritha]]
* [[Saritha]]
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* [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]]
* [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]]
* [[Sarath Babu]]
* [[Sarath Babu]]
* [[Major Sundarrajan]]
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]
* [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]]
{{endplainlist}}
{{endplainlist}}
| narrator      =  
| cinematography = [[B. S. Lokanath]]
| music          = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| music          = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| cinematography = [[B. S. Lokanath]]
| studio        = Sri Ranjith Arts
| editing        =
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|1981|2|6}}
| studio        = <!-- or:
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| released      = <!-- {{Film date|df=yes|1980|2|6|Hyderabad}} -->
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu <br /> Tamil
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| gross          =
 
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'''''Tholi Kodi Koosindi''''' ({{Translation|The morning rooster crows}}) is a 1981 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[K. Balachander]], starring [[Saritha]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]], and [[Sarath Babu]] with [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as the antagonist. The film was simultaneously made in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as '''''Enga Ooru Kannagi''''' ({{Translation|Kannagi, from our village}}).<ref name="kannagi">{{Cite magazine |last=சாஸ்திரி |first=நளினி |date=1 March 1981 |title=எங்க ஊரு கண்ணகி |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1981-03-01/page/n47/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230125165503/https://archive.org/details/kalki1981-03-01/page/n47/mode/2up |archive-date=25 January 2023 |access-date=13 September 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=46–47 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Both versions were released on 6 February 1981.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tholi Kodi Kusindi |url=https://indiancine.ma/WEO/info |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230325095757/https://indiancine.ma/WEO/info |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/enga-ooru-kannagi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119113954/https://screen4screen.com/movies/enga-ooru-kannagi |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> The [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version won three [[Nandi Awards]].
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== Plot ==
'''''Tholi Kodi Koosindi''''' is a 1981 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by [[K. Balachander]] and starring [[Saritha]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]], and [[Sarath Babu]] with [[Jeeva (Telugu actor)|Jeeva]] as the villain.<ref>[http://telugucineblitz.blogspot.co.id/2012/07/toli-kodi-koosindi-1981.html?m=1 "Tholi Kodi Koosindi Movie"]</ref> This movie is the debut movie for actor Jeeva as a Villain and his debut movie in Tamil cinema. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as '''''Enga Ooru Kannagi''''' ({{Translation|Kannagi, from our village}}) starring [[Major Sundarrajan]].<ref>https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1981/mar/01-03-1981/p46.jpg</ref><ref>https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1981/mar/01-03-1981/p47.jpg</ref> The film won three [[Nandi Awards]].
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
=== Telugu version ===
=== Telugu version ===
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
* [[Sarath Babu]] as Venkata Swamy, a police constable
* [[Sarath Babu]] as Venkata Swamy, a police constable
* [[Saritha]]
* [[Saritha]]
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* Satti Babu
* Satti Babu
* [[Prasad Babu]]
* [[Prasad Babu]]
{{colend}}
}}


=== Tamil version ===
=== Tamil version ===
The lead cast was retained for the Tamil version with a slightly altered supporting cast.
The lead cast was retained for the Tamil version with a slightly altered supporting cast.
*[[Major Sundarrajan]]
*[[Major Sundarrajan]]
*[[Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1940)|Srikanth]]
*[[Srikanth (actor, born 1940)|Srikanth]]
 
== Production ==
The film was prominently shot at [[Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sankar |first=K.N. Murali |date=10 August 2015 |title=Pattisam temple, a draw for pilgrims, film units |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pattisam-temple-a-draw-for-pilgrims-film-units/article7523884.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913105343/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/pattisam-temple-a-draw-for-pilgrims-film-units/article7523884.ece |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The filming was also held at Godavari.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 December 1979 |title=நட்சத்திர மாட்டுக்கு நாள்தோறும் ஸ்வீட் |url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_4_47/4.jp2/full/1000,1380/0/default.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250527125916/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_4_47/4.jp2/full/1000,1380/0/default.jpg |archive-date=27 May 2025 |access-date=27 May 2025 |work=Anna |pages=4 |language=ta |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref>
 
== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The songs were composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Aacharya Aatreya]].<ref>[http://www.cineradham.com/newsongs/song.php?movieid=2639 "Toli Kodi Koosindi Songs list"]</ref>
The songs were composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Acharya Aatreya]].
;Telugu Track List
 
{|class="wikitable"
{{Track listing
! No. !! Track Title !! Lyricist !! Singer(s)
| headline = Telugu<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 1983 |title=Tholi Kodi Koosindi |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/tholi-kodi-koosindi/ljdAPqD6JAs_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913105346/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/tholi-kodi-koosindi/ljdAPqD6JAs_ |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
|-
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| 1 || "Andamaina Lokamani" || rowspan=5|[[Aacharya Aatreya]] || [[S. Janaki]]
| title1 = Andamaina Lokamani
|-
| note1 =
| 2 || "Eppudo Edo Chuchi" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| lyrics1 =  
|-
| extra1 = [[S. Janaki]]
| 3 || "Kudirinda Rogam" || S. Janaki
| length1 =
|-
| title2 = Eppudo Edo Chuchi
| 4 || "Olammi Madivelammi" || [[L. R. Eswari]]
| note2 =
|-
| lyrics2 =
| 5 || "Police Venakatasaami" || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
|-
| length2 =
|}
| title3 = Kudirinda Rogam
| note3 =
| lyrics3 =
| extra3 = S. Janaki
| length3 =
| title4 = Olammi Madivelammi
| note4 =
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 = [[L. R. Eswari]]
| length4 =
| title5 = Police Venakatasaami
| note5 =
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length5 =
}}
 
{{Track listing
| headline = Tamil<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 October 1980 |title=Enga Ooru Kannagi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)&nbsp;– Single |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/enga-ooru-kannagi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1451588335 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913105247/https://music.apple.com/us/album/enga-ooru-kannagi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1451588335 |archive-date=13 September 2022 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Enga Oor Kannagi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan |url=https://mossymart.com/product/enga-oor-kannagi-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325100532/https://mossymart.com/product/enga-oor-kannagi-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |archive-date=25 March 2023 |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Mossymart}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Pachaivayal
| note1 =
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = [[S. Janaki]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Ithaithaan
| note2 =
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length2 =
}}


;Tamil Track List
==Reception==
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/enga-ooru-kannagi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1451588335</ref>
Reviewing the Tamil version for ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'', Nalini Sastry was critical of the film and said Balachandar, who went three steps up, slipped two steps.<ref name=kannagi />
*Pachaivayal&nbsp;– [[S. Janaki]]
*Ithaithaan&nbsp;– [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]


== Awards ==
== Accolades ==
;[[Nandi Awards]]
''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' won three [[Nandi Awards]]: [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Second Best Feature Film&nbsp;– Silver]], [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer|Best Audiographer]] (V. Sivaram) and [[Nandi Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] (Aatreya).<ref>{{Cite web |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |archive-date=23 February 2015 |access-date=21 August 2020 |publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |language=Telugu}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Second Best Feature Film&nbsp;– Silver]]&nbsp;– [[Kanuri Ranjith Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer|Best Audiographer]]&nbsp;– V. Sivaram
* [[Nandi Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]&nbsp;– [[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0155266|Tholikodi Koosindi}}
* {{IMDb title}}


{{K. Balachander}}
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Tholi Kodi Koosindi
Theatrical release poster of the Telugu version
Directed byK. Balachander
Produced byKanuri Ranjith Kumar
Written byK. Balachander
Starring
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyB. S. Lokanath
Production
company
Sri Ranjith Arts
Release date
  • 6 February 1981 (1981-02-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Tamil

Tholi Kodi Koosindi (transl. The morning rooster crows) is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Seema, Madhavi, and Sarath Babu with Jeeva as the antagonist. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Enga Ooru Kannagi (transl. Kannagi, from our village).[1] Both versions were released on 6 February 1981.[2][3] The Telugu version won three Nandi Awards.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Telugu version[edit | edit source]

Tamil version[edit | edit source]

The lead cast was retained for the Tamil version with a slightly altered supporting cast.

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was prominently shot at Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema.[4] The filming was also held at Godavari.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The songs were composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were penned by Acharya Aatreya.

Telugu[6]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Andamaina Lokamani"S. Janaki 
2."Eppudo Edo Chuchi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
3."Kudirinda Rogam"S. Janaki 
4."Olammi Madivelammi"L. R. Eswari 
5."Police Venakatasaami"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
Tamil[7][8]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Pachaivayal"S. Janaki 
2."Ithaithaan"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 

Reception[edit | edit source]

Reviewing the Tamil version for Kalki, Nalini Sastry was critical of the film and said Balachandar, who went three steps up, slipped two steps.[1]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Tholi Kodi Koosindi won three Nandi Awards: Second Best Feature Film – Silver, Best Audiographer (V. Sivaram) and Best Lyricist (Aatreya).[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 சாஸ்திரி, நளினி (1 March 1981). "எங்க ஊரு கண்ணகி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 46–47. Retrieved 13 September 2022 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Tholi Kodi Kusindi". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Sankar, K.N. Murali (10 August 2015). "Pattisam temple, a draw for pilgrims, film units". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "நட்சத்திர மாட்டுக்கு நாள்தோறும் ஸ்வீட்". Anna (in தமிழ்). 2 December 1979. p. 4. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  6. ↑ "Tholi Kodi Koosindi". JioSaavn. 31 December 1983. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 31 October 1980. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Enga Oor Kannagi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

External links[edit | edit source]

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