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{{Short description|1995 film by Ram Gopal Varma}}
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| name = Anaganaga Oka Roju
| name           = Anaganaga Oka Roju
| image =Anaganaga_oka_roju.jpg
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| caption       = Promotional poster
| director = [[Ram Gopal Varma]]
| director       = [[Ram Gopal Varma]]
| producer = Ram Gopal Varma<br>K.L.N. Raju
| screenplay    = Ram Gopal Varma
| writer = Ram Gopal Varma<br>Nadiminti Narsinga Rao
| story          = Ram Gopal Varma
| starring = [[J. D. Chakravarthy]]<br>[[Urmila Matondkar]]<br>[[Raghuvaran]]<br>[[Brahmanandam]]<br>[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]
| producer       = Ram Gopal Varma<br>K. L. N. Raju {{small|(Presenter)}}
| music = [[Sri Kommineni]]
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| starring       = [[J. D. Chakravarthy]]<br>[[Urmila Matondkar|Urmila]]
| music         = [[Sri (composer)|Sri Kommineni]]
| cinematography = Vasu
| cinematography = Vasu
| editing = Bhanodaya
| editing       = Bhanodaya
| distributor = Varma Creations Production
| studio        = Varma Creations Production
| released = January 1996
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|1995|12|29}}
| country = India
| country       = India
| language = Telugu
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'''''Anaganaga Oka Roju''''' ({{trans| Once upon a day}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/nov/17kri.htm|title=Rediff On The Net, Movies: 'I want to be a free bird'|work=rediff.com}}</ref> The  film stars [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] and [[Urmila Matondkar]]. [[Raghuvaran]], [[Brahmanandam]] and [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] play other pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.funtime.co.in/video-songs/anaganaga-oka-roju-songs-yemma-kopama-j-d-chakravarthy-urmila/ |title=Anaganaga Oka Roju Songs&nbsp;— Yemma Kopama&nbsp;— J.D.Chakravarthy & Urmila -- Fun Time |work=funtime.co.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020050/http://www.funtime.co.in/video-songs/anaganaga-oka-roju-songs-yemma-kopama-j-d-chakravarthy-urmila/ |archive-date=24 September 2015 }}</ref>
'''''Anaganaga Oka Roju''''' ({{translation|Once upon a day}}) is a 1995 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[road movie|road]] [[action thriller]] film written, directed and produced by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. Starring [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] and [[Urmila Matondkar|Urmila]] in the lead roles, the film features [[Raghuvaran]], [[Brahmanandam]], and [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] in pivotal roles. Music was composed by [[Sri (composer)|Sri Kommineni]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995) |url=https://indiancine.ma/APIC/info |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flixster.com/movie/anaganaga-oka-roju|title=Anaganaga Oka Roju|work=flixster.com|access-date=5 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304192518/http://www.flixster.com/movie/anaganaga-oka-roju|archive-date=4 March 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajshritelugu.com/Movie/Anaganaga-Oka-Roju%7ctitle=rajshritelugu.com%7cwork=rajshritelugu.com|title=rajshritelugu.com}}</ref>  


The film was opened to positive reviews by critics, and was a box office hit. Brahmanandam has garnered the state [[Nandi Award]] for best comedian.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/2694?ed=Tolly|title=Anaganaga Oka Roju movie review, Tollywood movie review, critic review, user review, Casting J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar|work=thecinebay.com}}</ref> The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Andru Oru Naal''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiWD9wxnYE</ref>
The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title=రామ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ కెరీర్‌లో టాప్ చిత్రాలు |url=https://telugu.news18.com/web-stories/movies/rgv-pan-india-director-ram-gopal-varma-cine-career-top-movies-ta-ta/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=[[News18]] |language=te}}</ref> Brahmanandam's performance earned him the [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]]. His character, dialogues, and mannerisms, particularly the line "Nellore Pedda Reddy," became iconic and are frequently shared on Telugu meme pages. Brahmanandam himself has listed the film among his top 11 films in his filmography.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=8 January 2008 |title=AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmcritics-brahmanandam.html |access-date=2022-02-01 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=6 August 1999 |title=An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/aug/06brah.htm |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> The film was later dubbed into Tamil as ''Andru Oru Naal''.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAlODaufvmE |title=Andru Oru Naal Tamil Full Movie HD {{!}} J. D. Chakravarthy {{!}}  Urmila Matondkar |publisher=Thamizh Padam |access-date=2025-01-01 |via=YouTube}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Chakri ([[J.D. Chakravarthy]]) and Madhu ([[Urmila Matondkar]]) are neighbors who love each other. Their parents, who fight each other all the time over petty issues, do not approve them of their love. They run away from the house.
The film centers on Chakri Bhagavatula ([[J. D. Chakravarthy]]) and Madhu Sharma ([[Urmila Matondkar]]), two young lovers whose parents constantly fight. Chakri lives with his supportive but helpless parents, ([[Chalapathi Rao]] and Uma Sharma), while Madhu faces pressure from her strict parents ([[K. Chakravarthy]] and [[Y. Vijaya]]). Unable to tolerate the nonstop arguments, the couple decides to run away and get married. On their journey, they cross paths with several eccentric characters, including the Kakatiya College bus conductor ([[Uttej]]), a dramatic History Professor of Kakatiya College ([[Suthi Velu]]), a dhaba owner (Maanik Rao), a hotel receptionist ([[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]]), and a wandering traveler Raja ([[Kallu Chidambaram]]), adding humor and unpredictability to their escape.
 
Parallel to their romantic journey, a major political conspiracy unfolds in the state. The corrupt Chief Minister ([[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]) secretly plots the assassination of his rival, Deputy CM Naresh Babu ([[Avtar Gill]]). The CM’s inner circle includes his ruthless henchmen Chocolate ([[Rami Reddy (actor)|Rami Reddy]]), Narsing ([[Narsing Yadav]]), and Ramaraju ([[Mahadevan (actor)|Ramaraju]])—who later escapes in a [[Fiat 1100]] with a crucial audio tape proving the CM’s guilt—along with another trusted enforcer Tarzan (Laxminarayana). At the top of the political system sits the Governor ([[Chandrashekhar]]), unaware of the unfolding scandal.
 
As the assassination occurs, the police system springs into full action. Police Commissioner (Chalasani Krishna Rao) supervises the investigation, with Inspector Raghuvaran ([[Raghuvaran]]) and the Sub-Inspector ([[Ahuti Prasad]]) leading the manhunt. A series of misunderstandings causes the police to mistakenly believe that Chakri and Madhu are responsible for the Deputy CM’s murder, turning the innocent lovers into fugitives. Fearing arrest, they continue on the road from [[Hyderabad]] to [[Narsapur, Medak district|Narsapur town]] in the same car of Ramaraju, completely unaware of how they got entangled in a high-profile political crime.


The film involves the comic travails of a couple eloping and on the run from their parents. They get entangled as murder suspects of a politician. In a police and political mafia road hunt for an incriminating audio tape.
Complicating matters further, a parallel comedy unfolds on the same route when small-time thief Nelluru Peddareddy a.k.a. Jackson ([[Brahmanandam]]), who incidentally drives another Fiat 1100, and his sidekick ([[Oru Viral Krishna Rao]]), casually steal the audio tape, assuming it to be something valuable. Their clueless involvement leads to multiple chases between the police, the CM’s henchmen, the goons from the horrific dhaba gas explosion, Chakri and Madhu, and the desperate criminals—all searching for the incriminating tape, each for different reasons.
 
Ultimately, the evidence finds its way back into the right hands, and the truth reaches the authorities. The Chief Minister and his corrupt network are exposed and arrested, securing justice. The Governor finally learns of the conspiracy, the police realize Chakri and Madhu are innocent, and both families—after experiencing fear and shock—drop their rivalry and agree to the couple’s marriage. The film ends on a happy and humorous note, uniting the lovers after a chaotic and thrilling journey.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
{{Cast listing|
* [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] as Chakri
* [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] as Chakri Bhagavatula
* [[Urmila Matondkar]] as Madhu
* [[Urmila Matondkar|Urmila]] as Madhu Sharma
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Police Officer Raghu
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Inspector Raghuvaran
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Michael Jackson
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Nelluru Peddareddy a.k.a. Jackson
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Minister
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Chief Minister
* [[Rami Reddy (actor)|Rami Reddy]] as Chocolate eating goon
* [[Chandrashekhar (actor)|Chandrashekhar]] as Governor
* [[Avtar Gill]] as Deputy CM Naresh Babu
* [[Ahuti Prasad]] as Sub-Inspector
* [[Oru Viral Krishna Rao]] as Jackson's friend
* Chalasani Krishna Rao as Police Commissioner
* [[Rami Reddy (actor)|Rami Reddy]] as Chocolate  
* [[Mahadevan (actor)|Ramaraju]] as Ramaraju
* [[Narsing Yadav]] as Narsing
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Chakri's father
* Uma Sharma as Chakri's mother
* [[K. Chakravarthy]] as Madhu’s father
* [[Y. Vijaya]] as Madhu's mother
* [[Y. Vijaya]] as Madhu's mother
* [[Tammareddy Chalapathi Rao]] as Chakri's father
* [[Suthivelu]] as Kakatiya History Professor
* [[Narsing Yadav]] as Narsing
* [[Uttej]] as Kakatiya Bus conductor
* [[Ahuti Prasad]]
* [[Kallu Chidambaram]] as Raja Traveller
* [[Suthivelu]] as an Annoying old man in bus
* Maanik Rao as Dhaba owner
* [[Uttej]] as Bus conductor
* [[Kallu Chidambaram]]
* [[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as Hotel Receptionist
* [[Jenny (actor)|Jenny]] as Hotel Receptionist
* [[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as chocolate eating goon's henchman (uncredited)
* Laxminarayana as Tarzan  
* Tarzan as chocolate eating goon's gang member
}}
}}


==Soundtrack==
== Production ==
The music was composed by [[Sri Kommineni]] and released by Varma Audio. All lyrics were penned by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]].
''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' was produced and directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]] under the Varma Creations banner,<ref name=":3" /> with dialogues written by Nadiminti Narsinga Rao.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajitha Chanti |date=2024-08-28 |title=ఇండస్ట్రీలో విషాదం.. ‘గులాబీ’ సినిమా రచయిత నడిమింటి నరసింగరావు కన్నుమూత.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/gulabi-and-anaganaga-oka-roju-movie-writer-nadiminti-narsinga-rao-passed-away-1336632.html |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=[[TV9 Telugu|TV9]] |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Niharika |first=S. |date=2024-08-28 |title=టాలీవుడ్‌లో విషాదం - ఆర్జీవీ, కృషవంశీ సూపర్ హిట్ సినిమాల రచయిత నడిమింటి మృతి |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/cinema/gulabi-and-anaganaga-oka-roju-movies-writer-nadiminti-narsinga-rao-dies-at-72-in-hyderabad-177389 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=[[ABP Desam]] |language=te}}</ref>
 
The concept for the film originated from Ram Gopal Varma, who initially entrusted [[Krishna Vamsi]] with directing it, impressed by Vamsi's work on [[Money Money (film)|''Money Money'']] (1994).<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last=Sunil Kumar |date=17 November 1997 |title='I want to be a free bird' |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/nov/17kri.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123151007/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/nov/17kri.htm |archive-date=23 November 2016 |access-date=23 August 2015 |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Krishna Vamsi suggested the title ''Anaganaga Oka Roju'' and began working on the film, which centered around Varma's recurring theme of "a couple on the run."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jeevi |date=16 July 1999 |title=Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1 |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_krishnavamsi.html |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>
 
During production, Krishna Vamsi directed key scenes, including a chase sequence, showcasing his creative approach to the project. However, due to creative differences and escalating production costs, Ram Gopal Varma took over as director after two shooting schedules. Recognizing the financial challenges involved, Krishna Vamsi stepped aside but continued to assist with the project until its completion.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
 
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Sri (composer)|Sri]] and released by Varma Audio. All lyrics were penned by [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]. The Background score from [[John Williams]]'s [[Jurassic Park]] has been reused in the film's action and chase sequences.


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== Legacy ==
Brahmanandam's character, dialogues, and mannerisms, particularly the line "Nelluru Peddareddy," became iconic and are frequently shared on Telugu meme pages. Brahmanandam himself has listed the film among his top 11 films in his filmography.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" />


==Awards==
==Awards==
;[[Nandi Awards]]
;[[Nandi Awards]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - [[Brahmanandam]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2010|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|access-date=9 January 2021|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|page=38|language=te}}</ref>
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]] - [[Brahmanandam]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2010|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|access-date=9 January 2021|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|page=38|language=te|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |archive-date=23 February 2015 }}</ref>
 
==DVD==
KAD Entertainment purchased the home video rights for this movie.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0247924}}
* {{IMDb title|0247924}}


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Latest revision as of 23:47, 3 March 2026



Anaganaga Oka Roju
Promotional poster
Directed byRam Gopal Varma
Produced byRam Gopal Varma
K. L. N. Raju (Presenter)
Dialogues by
  • Nadiminti Narsinga Rao
Screenplay byRam Gopal Varma
Story byRam Gopal Varma
StarringJ. D. Chakravarthy
Urmila
Music bySri Kommineni
CinematographyVasu
Edited byBhanodaya
Production
company
Varma Creations Production
Release date
  • 29 December 1995 (1995-12-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Anaganaga Oka Roju (transl. Once upon a day) is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language road action thriller film written, directed and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila in the lead roles, the film features Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam, and Kota Srinivasa Rao in pivotal roles. Music was composed by Sri Kommineni.[1]

The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success.[2] Brahmanandam's performance earned him the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian. His character, dialogues, and mannerisms, particularly the line "Nellore Pedda Reddy," became iconic and are frequently shared on Telugu meme pages. Brahmanandam himself has listed the film among his top 11 films in his filmography.[3][4] The film was later dubbed into Tamil as Andru Oru Naal.[5]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film centers on Chakri Bhagavatula (J. D. Chakravarthy) and Madhu Sharma (Urmila Matondkar), two young lovers whose parents constantly fight. Chakri lives with his supportive but helpless parents, (Chalapathi Rao and Uma Sharma), while Madhu faces pressure from her strict parents (K. Chakravarthy and Y. Vijaya). Unable to tolerate the nonstop arguments, the couple decides to run away and get married. On their journey, they cross paths with several eccentric characters, including the Kakatiya College bus conductor (Uttej), a dramatic History Professor of Kakatiya College (Suthi Velu), a dhaba owner (Maanik Rao), a hotel receptionist (Jenny), and a wandering traveler Raja (Kallu Chidambaram), adding humor and unpredictability to their escape.

Parallel to their romantic journey, a major political conspiracy unfolds in the state. The corrupt Chief Minister (Kota Srinivasa Rao) secretly plots the assassination of his rival, Deputy CM Naresh Babu (Avtar Gill). The CM’s inner circle includes his ruthless henchmen Chocolate (Rami Reddy), Narsing (Narsing Yadav), and Ramaraju (Ramaraju)—who later escapes in a Fiat 1100 with a crucial audio tape proving the CM’s guilt—along with another trusted enforcer Tarzan (Laxminarayana). At the top of the political system sits the Governor (Chandrashekhar), unaware of the unfolding scandal.

As the assassination occurs, the police system springs into full action. Police Commissioner (Chalasani Krishna Rao) supervises the investigation, with Inspector Raghuvaran (Raghuvaran) and the Sub-Inspector (Ahuti Prasad) leading the manhunt. A series of misunderstandings causes the police to mistakenly believe that Chakri and Madhu are responsible for the Deputy CM’s murder, turning the innocent lovers into fugitives. Fearing arrest, they continue on the road from Hyderabad to Narsapur town in the same car of Ramaraju, completely unaware of how they got entangled in a high-profile political crime.

Complicating matters further, a parallel comedy unfolds on the same route when small-time thief Nelluru Peddareddy a.k.a. Jackson (Brahmanandam), who incidentally drives another Fiat 1100, and his sidekick (Oru Viral Krishna Rao), casually steal the audio tape, assuming it to be something valuable. Their clueless involvement leads to multiple chases between the police, the CM’s henchmen, the goons from the horrific dhaba gas explosion, Chakri and Madhu, and the desperate criminals—all searching for the incriminating tape, each for different reasons.

Ultimately, the evidence finds its way back into the right hands, and the truth reaches the authorities. The Chief Minister and his corrupt network are exposed and arrested, securing justice. The Governor finally learns of the conspiracy, the police realize Chakri and Madhu are innocent, and both families—after experiencing fear and shock—drop their rivalry and agree to the couple’s marriage. The film ends on a happy and humorous note, uniting the lovers after a chaotic and thrilling journey.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Anaganaga Oka Roju was produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma under the Varma Creations banner,[1] with dialogues written by Nadiminti Narsinga Rao.[6][7]

The concept for the film originated from Ram Gopal Varma, who initially entrusted Krishna Vamsi with directing it, impressed by Vamsi's work on Money Money (1994).[8] Krishna Vamsi suggested the title Anaganaga Oka Roju and began working on the film, which centered around Varma's recurring theme of "a couple on the run."[9]

During production, Krishna Vamsi directed key scenes, including a chase sequence, showcasing his creative approach to the project. However, due to creative differences and escalating production costs, Ram Gopal Varma took over as director after two shooting schedules. Recognizing the financial challenges involved, Krishna Vamsi stepped aside but continued to assist with the project until its completion.[9][8]

Music[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Sri and released by Varma Audio. All lyrics were penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. The Background score from John Williams's Jurassic Park has been reused in the film's action and chase sequences.

Anaganaga Oka Roju
Soundtrack album by
Sri Kommineni
Released
  • 1996 (1996)
Recorded1996
GenreSoundtrack
Length26:10
LabelVarma Audio
ProducerSri Kommineni
Sri Kommineni chronology
Sindhooram
(1997) 		Anaganaga Oka Roju
(1996) 		Aavida Maa Aavide
(1998)
Track list
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Ema Kopama"  K. S. Chithra, Mano 5:17
2. "Edo Taha Taha"  Mano, Swarnalatha 4:51
3. "Love Is Blind"  K. S. Chithra, Mano 5:48
4. "Oopa Lenayo"  K. S. Chithra, Mano 5:28
5. "Endhammo"  Mano, Lalitha Sagari 4:43
Total length:
 26:10

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Brahmanandam's character, dialogues, and mannerisms, particularly the line "Nelluru Peddareddy," became iconic and are frequently shared on Telugu meme pages. Brahmanandam himself has listed the film among his top 11 films in his filmography.[3][4]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anaganaga Oka Roju (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "రామ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ కెరీర్‌లో టాప్ చిత్రాలు". News18 (in తెలుగు). 7 April 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function". Idlebrain.com. 8 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam". Rediff.com. 6 August 1999. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Andru Oru Naal Tamil Full Movie HD | J. D. Chakravarthy | Urmila Matondkar. Thamizh Padam. Retrieved 1 January 2025 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Rajitha Chanti (28 August 2024). "ఇండస్ట్రీలో విషాదం.. 'గులాబీ' సినిమా రచయిత నడిమింటి నరసింగరావు కన్నుమూత." TV9 (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Niharika, S. (28 August 2024). "టాలీవుడ్‌లో విషాదం - ఆర్జీవీ, కృషవంశీ సూపర్ హిట్ సినిమాల రచయిత నడిమింటి మృతి". ABP Desam (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sunil Kumar (17 November 1997). "'I want to be a free bird'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jeevi (16 July 1999). "Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in తెలుగు). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 13 March 2010. p. 38. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2021.

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