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== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Justice Madhusudhan Rao is a disciple of Justice. Once his judgment over a criminal Ramadasu, his henchmen Jayaram kidnaps Madhusudhan Rao's child Ravi and threatens him. But he does not yield and gives a death sentence. So, Ramadasu orders Jayaram to eliminate the child but kind-hearted Jayaram absconds the child and a woman called Ramanamma rears him. Years roll by, and Ravi grows up as a local goon, whenever the father & son meet they quarrel with each other and stand like enemies on different paths. Ravi loves Madhusudhan Rao's niece Aruna which Madhusudhan Rao opposes but his wife Lakshmi requests to accept the alliance. Soon, Madhusudhan Rao reaches Ravi and asks to change his lifestyle but he refuses. Parallelly, Ramadasu who slipped away from punishment becomes a huge gangster-like Thulasi Das, creating a lot of trouble Jayaram and his dealers headed. So, Jayaram hires Ravi and he becomes a tough nut to Thulasi Das. So, he indicts Ravi and sends him to jail. Here Jayaram recognizes Ravi as Madhusudhan Rao's son and reveals it to him. Yet, Madhusudhan Rao declares execution to Ravi. Before leaving Ravi challenges that he will eliminate his enemies. To protect his son Madhusudhan Rao takes him away to a secret place on his assurance and tries to reform him with ruthless behavior. Meanwhile, Aruna reaches the forest, and both of them try to escape. At the same time, Thulasi Das men attack Ravi when Madhusudhan Rao is wounded while guarding Ravi against harm. Now Ravi too learns the truth. Finally, both father & son unite and cease baddies.
Justice Madhusudhan Rao is a disciple of justice. Once, he is about to pass judgment against a malicious Ramadasu. So, his henchman Jayaram abducts Madhusudhan Rao's kid, Ravi. But he does not yield and gives a death sentence. So, Ramadasu mandates eliminating the child, but kind-hearted Jayaram entrusts the baby to a woman named Ramanamma. Years roll by, and Ravi grows up as a brawler; whenever the father & son meet, they dispute and stand like antagonists. Ravi loves Madhusudhan Rao's niece Aruna, which he opposes, but his wife Lakshmi requests to accept. Soon, Madhusudhan Rao reaches Ravi and asks to change his lifestyle, but he refuses. Parallelly, Ramadasu, who slipped away from punishment, becomes a gangster-like Thulasi Das, creating much trouble for Jayaram and his dealers. So, Jayaram hires Ravi, and he becomes a tough nut to Thulasi Das. So, he indicts Ravi and sends him to jail. Here, Jayaram recognizes Ravi as Madhusudhan Rao's son and reveals it to him. Yet, Madhusudhan Rao declares the execution to Ravi. Before leaving, Ravi challenges that he will eliminate his enemies. To protect his son, Madhusudhan Rao takes him away to a secret place on his assurance and tries to reform him with ruthless behavior. Meanwhile, Aruna reaches the forest, and both try to escape. At the same time, Thulasi Das's men attack Ravi when Madhusudhan Rao is wounded while guarding Ravi against harm. Now Ravi, too, learns the truth. Finally, both father & son unite and cease baddies.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Ramireddy
* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Ramireddy
* [[Anand Raj]] as Teja
* [[Anand Raj]] as Teja
* Mohan Raj as Joseph
* [[Keerikkadan Jose]] as Joseph
* Husain as Husain
* Husain as Husain
== Crew ==
* '''Art''': [[Thota Tharani]]
* '''Choreography''': Sundaram, Chinni Prakash
* '''Fights''': Horseman Babu, Super Subbarayan
* '''Dialogues''': [[Ganesh Patro]]
* '''Lyrics''': [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]], [[Veturi]]
* '''Playback''': [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]], [[S. P. Sailaja]]
* '''Music''': [[Raj–Koti]]
* '''Story''': S. S. Creations Unit & [[Bhamidipati Radhakrishna]]
* '''Editing''': D. Venkataratnam
* '''Cinematography''': P. S. Prakash
* '''Producer''': Akkineni Venkat, Yarllagada Surendra
* '''Screenplay – Director''': [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
* '''Banner''': [[Annapurna Studios]] & S.S. Creations
* '''Release Date''': 5 September 1990


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
Music composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. Music released on LEO Audio Company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iddaru Iddare (1990) |url=https://mio.to/album/Iddaru+Iddare+%281990%29 |access-date=25 April 2022 |website=Music India Online}}</ref>
Music composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. Music released on LEO Audio Company.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iddaru Iddare (1990) |url=https://mio.to/album/Iddaru+Iddare+%281990%29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106195334/http://mio.to/album/Iddaru+Iddare+(1990) |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 January 2015 |access-date=25 April 2022 |website=Music India Online}}</ref>
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti]]
[[Category:1990s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1990 Telugu-language films]]

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Iddaru Iddare
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Produced byAkkineni Venkat
Yarllagada Surendra
Written byGanesh Patro (dialogues)
Screenplay byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Story byS. S. Creations Unit
Bhamidipati Radhakrishna
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Nagarjuna
Ramya Krishna
Music byRaj–Koti
CinematographyP. S. Prakash
Edited byD. Venkataratnam
Production
company
Annapurna Studios
S. S. Creations
Release date
  • 5 September 1990 (1990-09-05)
[1]
Running time
141 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Iddaru Iddare (transl. They are equals) is a 1990 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Akkineni Venkat and Yarllagada Surendra under Annapurna Studios and S.S. Creations banner[2] and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Raj–Koti.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Justice Madhusudhan Rao is a disciple of justice. Once, he is about to pass judgment against a malicious Ramadasu. So, his henchman Jayaram abducts Madhusudhan Rao's kid, Ravi. But he does not yield and gives a death sentence. So, Ramadasu mandates eliminating the child, but kind-hearted Jayaram entrusts the baby to a woman named Ramanamma. Years roll by, and Ravi grows up as a brawler; whenever the father & son meet, they dispute and stand like antagonists. Ravi loves Madhusudhan Rao's niece Aruna, which he opposes, but his wife Lakshmi requests to accept. Soon, Madhusudhan Rao reaches Ravi and asks to change his lifestyle, but he refuses. Parallelly, Ramadasu, who slipped away from punishment, becomes a gangster-like Thulasi Das, creating much trouble for Jayaram and his dealers. So, Jayaram hires Ravi, and he becomes a tough nut to Thulasi Das. So, he indicts Ravi and sends him to jail. Here, Jayaram recognizes Ravi as Madhusudhan Rao's son and reveals it to him. Yet, Madhusudhan Rao declares the execution to Ravi. Before leaving, Ravi challenges that he will eliminate his enemies. To protect his son, Madhusudhan Rao takes him away to a secret place on his assurance and tries to reform him with ruthless behavior. Meanwhile, Aruna reaches the forest, and both try to escape. At the same time, Thulasi Das's men attack Ravi when Madhusudhan Rao is wounded while guarding Ravi against harm. Now Ravi, too, learns the truth. Finally, both father & son unite and cease baddies.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.[3]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Onamalu Nerpalani"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:05
2."Pitta Lotti"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra6:39
3."Ori Devudo"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra6:11
4."Abbaiyule Cheppana"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryMano, Chitra4:59
5."Paisalunna Papalendi"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja4:24
Total length:27:18

References[edit | edit source]

  1. @baraju_SuperHit (5 September 2019). "Natasamrat #ANR Garu, King #Nagarjuna's Successful Family Film #IddaruIddare Directed by Kodandarami Reddy in Annap…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. "Movies". Annapurna Studios. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  3. "Iddaru Iddare (1990)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2022.