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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Muvva Gopaludu
| name          = Muvva Gopaludu
| image          = Muvva_Gopaludu.jpg
| image          = Muvva Gopaludu.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster  
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = [[Ganesh Patro]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| director      = [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]
| story          = [[G. M. Kumar]], [[Livingston (screenwriter)|Livingston]]
| screenplay    = Kodi Ramakrishna
| screenplay    = Kodi Ramakrishna
| producer      = [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
| story          = [[G. M. Kumar]]
| director       = [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]
| producer       = S. Gopala Reddy
| starring      = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]<br>[[Shobana]]
| starring      = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]<br />[[Vijayashanti]]<br />[[Shobana]]
| music          = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| cinematography = K. S. Hari
| cinematography = K. S. Hari
| editing        = K. Satyam
| editing        = K. Satyam
| studio        = Bhargav Art Productions<ref name="Titles">{{cite web|url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/597/muvvagopaludu-cast.html |title=Titles |publisher=Chithr.com}}</ref>
| music          = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| studio        = Bhargav Art Productions
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1987|5|19}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1987|5|19}}
| runtime        = 138 minutes
| runtime        = 138 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        = Unknown
| gross          = {{INR|3.5 crores}}(equivalent to {{INR|60 crores}} in 2016)
}}
}}


'''''Muvva Gopaludu''''' is a 1987 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]] produced by [[S. Gopal Reddy]] under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]. It stars [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Shobana]], [[Vijayashanti]] and music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''[[Aruvadai Naal]]''.<ref name="Heading">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779747/ |title=Heading |publisher=IMDb}}</ref><ref name="Heading-2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/3960?ed=Tolly |title=Heading-2 |publisher=The Cine Bay}}</ref><ref name="Heading-3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/muvva-gopaludu-movie/17628 |title=Heading-3 |publisher=gomolo}}</ref>
'''''Muvva Gopaludu''''' is a 1987 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama film|romantic drama]] film co-written and directed by [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]. The film stars [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Vijayashanti]] and [[Shobana]], with music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. It is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Aruvadai Naal]]'' (1986), which was co-written by [[G. M. Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2022 |title=Actor-director GM Kumar hospitalised in Chennai |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/07/28/actor-director-gm-kumar-hospitalised-in-chennai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927085852/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/07/28/actor-director-gm-kumar-hospitalised-in-chennai |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> The film was released on 19 May 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2022 |title=Balakrishna : మురిపించిన 'మువ్వగోపాలుడు' |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/thirty-five-years-for-muvva-gopaludu-movie-184040.html |access-date=14 October 2022 |website=[[NTV (Telugu)|NTV]] |language=te |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014043157/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/thirty-five-years-for-muvva-gopaludu-movie-184040.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
The film is set in a village where Gopi, a wealthy and spirited young man, is oppressed by his tyrannical brother-in-law, Basava Raju. Despite this, his sister, Nagalakshmi, shows him warmth and support. Meanwhile, Nirmala, a medical student raised by a Christian missionary, is appointed by the government to work in Gopi’s village. Although Nirmala initially plans to become a nun, she agrees to serve in the village at the request of a [[Mother superior|Mother Superior]]. Upon arrival, she meets Father Lawrence, a kind-hearted priest admired by the villagers.


Dr. Nirmala ([[Vijayashanti]]), an orphan Christian girl, lives in a convent and wants to become a nun. She is sent to a village to Father Lawrence ([[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]]) and she works as a doctor in the village, where she meets an innocent youth, Muvva Gopala Krishna Prasad / Gopi ([[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]); Basava Raju ([[Rao Gopal Rao]]) brother-in-law and maternal uncle to Gopi brings up him without any affections and treats him like his worker, only his sister Nagalakshmi ([[Jayachitra]]) loves him. Gopi and Nirmala fall in love with each other, when Basava Raju arranges Gopi's marriage with his daughter, and Gopi and Nirmala reveal their love, Basava Raju finally accepts their marriage with Nagalakshmi's help. Nirmala is eager for her wedding and leaves the village for taking with her the convent's sisters.
Gopi and Nirmala initially clash but soon develop a close bond. When Gopi attempts suicide due to Basava Raju's constant humiliations, Nirmala saves him, and he confesses his love for her. Torn between her religious calling and her feelings for Gopi, Nirmala seeks advice from Father Lawrence, who assures her that love is not a sin and encourages her to consider marrying Gopi. Basava Raju, aware of the growing relationship, pretends to support it but secretly plots to marry Gopi to his daughter, Krishnaveni, in order to secure Gopi's wealth.


Basava Raju prepares the puberty ceremony of Krishnaveni ([[Shobhana]]), Gopi's niece, and manages to hide a [[Mangalsutra|Thaali]] inside a flower garland. Gopi, as an uncle, puts the flower garland around Krishnaveni's neck and he unknowingly marries her. Nagalakshmi complains against Basava Raju for arranging a child marriage, but the complaint is withdrawn. The rest of the story is what happens to Gopi and Nirmala.
Basava Raju arranges Krishnaveni’s puberty ceremony and tricks Gopi into unknowingly placing a wedding chain ([[Mangala sutra|Mangalasutram]]) around her neck, thus declaring them married. When Nirmala returns to the village and learns of the situation, she decides to leave, but the villagers convince her to stay. Devastated, Gopi becomes an alcoholic. Seeing his distress, Krishnaveni exposes Basava Raju’s deceit with the help of Father Lawrence. The village Panchayat annuls Gopi and Krishnaveni's marriage, allowing Gopi and Nirmala to wed.


==Cast==
As preparations for the wedding begin, Basava Raju disrupts the ceremony and kills Father Lawrence. When he attempts to attack Nirmala, she seeks refuge in the church, shocking everyone. Enraged, Gopi kills Basava Raju with Nagalakshmi’s encouragement and is sentenced to seven years in prison. Upon his release, Gopi is welcomed back by Krishnaveni, while Nirmala, now a nun, reunites them, bringing the story to a happy conclusion.
 
== Cast ==
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as Muvva Gopala Krishna Prasad / Gopi
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as Muvva Gopala Krishna Prasad / Gopi
*[[Vijayashanti]] as Nirmala
*[[Vijayashanti]] as Nirmala
*[[Shobhana]] as Krishnaveni
*[[Shobhana]] as Krishnaveni
*[[Rao Gopal Rao]] as Basava Raju  
*[[Rao Gopal Rao]] as Basava Raju
*[[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]] as Father Lawrence
*[[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]] as Father Lawrence
*Chidatala Appa Rao as Villager
*Chidatala Appa Rao as Villager
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*[[Y. Vijaya]] as Veeramma
*[[Y. Vijaya]] as Veeramma


==Crew==
== Music ==
*'''Art''': K. Ramalingeswara Rao
The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Lyrics were written by [[C. Narayana Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muvva Gopaludu |url=https://gaana.com/album/muvva-gopaludu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927090717/https://gaana.com/album/muvva-gopaludu |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]]}}</ref>
*'''Choreography''': Siva Subramanyam
*'''Fights''': Saahul
*'''Dialogues''': [[Ganesh Patro]]
*'''Lyrics''': [[C. Narayana Reddy]]
*'''Playback''': [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[P. Susheela]]
*'''Music''': [[K.V. Mahadevan]]
*'''Story''': [[G. M. Kumar]]
*'''Editing''': K. Satyam
*'''Cinematography''': K.S. Hari
*'''Producer''': [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
*'''Screenplay - Director''': [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]
*'''Banner''': Bhargav Art Productions
*'''Release Date''': 19 May 1987
 
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name      = Muvva Gopaludu
| type      = film
| artist    = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 1987
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = Soundtrack
| length    = 27:00
| label      = LEO Audio
| producer  = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| prev_title = [[Seetarama Kalyalam]]
| prev_year  = 1986
| next_title = [[Srinivasa Kalyanam]]
| next_year  = 1987
}}
 
Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Lyrics were written by [[C. Narayana Reddy]]. Music released on LEO Audio Company.
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|"Muvva Gopaludu"
|"Muvva Gopaludu"
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|5:09
|-
|-
|2
|"Andhagada"
|"Andhagada"
|SP Balu, [[P. Susheela]]
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|4:27
|4:27
|-
|-
|3
|"Muthyala Chemma Chekkalu"
|"Muthyala Chemma Chekkalu"
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:23
|4:23
|-
|-
|4
|"Ey Gumma"
|"Ee Gumma"
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|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|4:17
|4:17
|-
|-
|5
|"Edalona Ragile"
|"Yedalona Ragile"
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|SP Balu, P. Susheela
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|4:12
|-
|-
|6
|"Vegu Chukka"
|"Vegu Chukka"
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:09
|4:09
|}
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==Awards==
== Accolades ==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer]] - [[G. M. 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 Story Writer|Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer]] – [[G. M. Kumar]]<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>
 
* [[Nandamuri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]] won Cinema Express award for Best actor (1987)<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 1988 |title='Cinema Express' awards |page=32 |work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |url=https://twitter.com/RajaparvaiB/status/1172349298803007489}}</ref>
==Other==
* VCDs and DVDs on - Teja Videos, SHALIMAR Video Company, [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]]


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0779747}}
* {{IMDb title|tt0779747}}


{{Kodi Ramakrishna}}
{{Kodi Ramakrishna}}


[[Category:1987 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1987 films]]
[[Category:1987 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1987 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna]]
[[Category:Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]

Latest revision as of 00:39, 4 March 2026

Muvva Gopaludu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKodi Ramakrishna
Produced byS. Gopala Reddy
Screenplay byKodi Ramakrishna
Story byG. M. Kumar
StarringNandamuri Balakrishna
Vijayashanti
Shobana
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyK. S. Hari
Edited byK. Satyam
Production
company
Bhargav Art Productions
Release date
  • 19 May 1987 (1987-05-19)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Muvva Gopaludu is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and Shobana, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Tamil film Aruvadai Naal (1986), which was co-written by G. M. Kumar.[1] The film was released on 19 May 1987.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film is set in a village where Gopi, a wealthy and spirited young man, is oppressed by his tyrannical brother-in-law, Basava Raju. Despite this, his sister, Nagalakshmi, shows him warmth and support. Meanwhile, Nirmala, a medical student raised by a Christian missionary, is appointed by the government to work in Gopi’s village. Although Nirmala initially plans to become a nun, she agrees to serve in the village at the request of a Mother Superior. Upon arrival, she meets Father Lawrence, a kind-hearted priest admired by the villagers.

Gopi and Nirmala initially clash but soon develop a close bond. When Gopi attempts suicide due to Basava Raju's constant humiliations, Nirmala saves him, and he confesses his love for her. Torn between her religious calling and her feelings for Gopi, Nirmala seeks advice from Father Lawrence, who assures her that love is not a sin and encourages her to consider marrying Gopi. Basava Raju, aware of the growing relationship, pretends to support it but secretly plots to marry Gopi to his daughter, Krishnaveni, in order to secure Gopi's wealth.

Basava Raju arranges Krishnaveni’s puberty ceremony and tricks Gopi into unknowingly placing a wedding chain (Mangalasutram) around her neck, thus declaring them married. When Nirmala returns to the village and learns of the situation, she decides to leave, but the villagers convince her to stay. Devastated, Gopi becomes an alcoholic. Seeing his distress, Krishnaveni exposes Basava Raju’s deceit with the help of Father Lawrence. The village Panchayat annuls Gopi and Krishnaveni's marriage, allowing Gopi and Nirmala to wed.

As preparations for the wedding begin, Basava Raju disrupts the ceremony and kills Father Lawrence. When he attempts to attack Nirmala, she seeks refuge in the church, shocking everyone. Enraged, Gopi kills Basava Raju with Nagalakshmi’s encouragement and is sentenced to seven years in prison. Upon his release, Gopi is welcomed back by Krishnaveni, while Nirmala, now a nun, reunites them, bringing the story to a happy conclusion.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.[3]

Song title Singers length
"Muvva Gopaludu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 5:09
"Andhagada" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:27
"Muthyala Chemma Chekkalu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:23
"Ey Gumma" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:17
"Edalona Ragile" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:12
"Vegu Chukka" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:09

Accolades[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Actor-director GM Kumar hospitalised in Chennai". DT Next. 29 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  2. ↑ "Balakrishna : మురిపించిన 'మువ్వగోపాలుడు'". NTV (in తెలుగు). 19 June 2022. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. ↑ "Muvva Gopaludu". Gaana. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "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)
  5. ↑ "'Cinema Express' awards". Screen. 22 April 1988. p. 32.

External links[edit | edit source]

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