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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| director      = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]
| producer      = [[Devi vara prasad]]
| producer      = [[Devi Vara Prasad]]
| writer        = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] <small>(story)</small><br>[[M. V. S. Haranatha Rao]]<small>(dialogues)</small>
| writer        = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] <small>(story)</small><br>[[M. V. S. Haranatha Rao]]<small>(dialogues)</small>
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br>[[Vijayashanti]]<br>[[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]]<br>[[Rao Gopal Rao]]
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br>[[Vijayashanti]]<br>[[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]]<br>[[Rao Gopal Rao]]
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =
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'''''Manchi Donga''''' ({{translation|Good Thief}}) is a 1988 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Vijayashanti]] and [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]]. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office.<ref>http://www.tollymasala.com/news/hits-and-flops-of-chiranjeevi</ref>
'''''Manchi Donga''''' ({{translation|Good Thief}}) is a 1988 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Vijayashanti]] and [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
''Manchi Donga'' has Chiranjeevi as Veerendra, who is liked by one and all. Even though he is a thief, Veerendra follows certain principles. Suryam and Chandram are a father and son who are involved in an illegal occupation. Madhavi (Suhasini) who is a lawyer, meets Veerendra and she is attracted towards him for his kindheartedness towards poor people. Vijaya (Vijayasanthi), a friend of Madhavi enters the city as a police inspector. She warns Veerendra for his activities, but Madhavi supports him. Once Veerendra steals a piece of evidence from Gannayya, (also a corrupt person), which has all the details of the activities of Suryam and Chandram. He hands it over to inspector Vijaya. She is very much impressed with his deed and now develops a soft corner for him. After a couple of songs, Veerendra decides to marry Vijaya, while Madhavi sacrifices her silent love for her friend. Veerendra surrenders to the police and is sent to jail. He studies in jail and becomes a police inspector. After his release, he deals with anti-social elements with an iron hand and also gets the Sword of Honour for his efforts.
''Manchi Donga'' has Chiranjeevi as Veerendra, who is liked by one and all. Even though he is a thief, Veerendra follows certain principles. Suryam and Chandram are a father and son who are involved in an illegal occupation. Madhavi (Suhasini) who is a lawyer, meets Veerendra and she is attracted towards him for his kindheartedness towards poor people. Vijaya (Vijayasanthi), a friend of Madhavi enters the city as a police inspector. She warns Veerendra for his activities, but Madhavi supports him. Once Veerendra steals a piece of evidence from Gannayya, (also a corrupt person), which has all the details of the activities of Suryam and Chandram. He hands it over to inspector Vijaya. She is very much impressed with his deed and now develops a soft corner for him. After a couple of songs, Veerendra decides to marry Vijaya, while Madhavi sacrifices her silent love for her friend. Veerendra surrenders to the police and is sent to jail. He studies in jail and becomes a police inspector. After his release, he deals with anti-social elements with an iron fist and also receives the Sword of Honour for his efforts.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]] as Madhavi
* [[Suhasini Mani Ratnam|Suhasini]] as Madhavi
* [[Rao Gopal Rao]]
* [[Rao Gopal Rao]]
* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]]
* [[Suthi Velu]]
* [[Mohan Babu]]
* [[Mohan Babu]]
* [[Jaggayya]]
* [[Jaggayya]]
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== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{empty section|date=July 2020}}
The soundtrack was composed by K. Chakravarthy.
{| class="wikitable"
!S.No
!Song title
!Singers
|-
|1
|"Kannukotte Vade"
|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
|-
|2
|"Bedlight Thagginchana"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|-
|3
|"Naa Rendu Kallaki"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|-
|4
|"Kadupuloni Babuki"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|-
|5
|"Mudde Pettamantava"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|-
|6
|"Re Chukkala Andam"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|}


==References==
==References==
<references />
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Imdb title|id=0246062|title=Manchi Donga}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0246062|title=Manchi Donga}}


{{K. Raghavendra Rao}}
{{K. Raghavendra Rao}}


[[Category:1988 films]]
[[Category:1988 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. Chakravarthy]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. Chakravarthy]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]]
[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1988 Telugu-language films]]




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Latest revision as of 00:38, 4 March 2026

Manchi Donga
File:Manchi Donga.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Raghavendra Rao
Produced byDevi Vara Prasad
Written byK. Raghavendra Rao (story)
M. V. S. Haranatha Rao(dialogues)
StarringChiranjeevi
Vijayashanti
Suhasini
Rao Gopal Rao
Music byK. Chakravarthy
CinematographyK. S. Prakash
Edited byKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Distributed byDevi Film Productions
Release date
  • 14 January 1988 (1988-01-14)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Manchi Donga (transl. Good Thief) is a 1988 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Suhasini.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Manchi Donga has Chiranjeevi as Veerendra, who is liked by one and all. Even though he is a thief, Veerendra follows certain principles. Suryam and Chandram are a father and son who are involved in an illegal occupation. Madhavi (Suhasini) who is a lawyer, meets Veerendra and she is attracted towards him for his kindheartedness towards poor people. Vijaya (Vijayasanthi), a friend of Madhavi enters the city as a police inspector. She warns Veerendra for his activities, but Madhavi supports him. Once Veerendra steals a piece of evidence from Gannayya, (also a corrupt person), which has all the details of the activities of Suryam and Chandram. He hands it over to inspector Vijaya. She is very much impressed with his deed and now develops a soft corner for him. After a couple of songs, Veerendra decides to marry Vijaya, while Madhavi sacrifices her silent love for her friend. Veerendra surrenders to the police and is sent to jail. He studies in jail and becomes a police inspector. After his release, he deals with anti-social elements with an iron fist and also receives the Sword of Honour for his efforts.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by K. Chakravarthy.

S.No Song title Singers
1 "Kannukotte Vade" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2 "Bedlight Thagginchana" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
3 "Naa Rendu Kallaki" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
4 "Kadupuloni Babuki" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
5 "Mudde Pettamantava" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
6 "Re Chukkala Andam" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]


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