Dongaata (1997 film)

Dongaata
Dongaata
Film score by Bharathwaj
Released	1997
Recorded	1997
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	24:27
Label	Supreme Music
Producer	Bharathwaj
Bharathwaj chronology

Dongaata
Dongaata
	File:Dongaata 1997 poster.jpg Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kodi Ramakrishna
Produced by	Dr. K. L. Narayana ; S. Gopal Reddy (presents)
Written by	Diwakar Babu ; (story / dialogues)
Screenplay by	Kodi Ramakrishna
Based on	French Kiss (1995)
Starring	Jagapati Babu; Soundarya; Suresh; Ritu Shivpuri
Music by	Bharathwaj
Cinematography	S. Gopal Reddy
Edited by	Nandamuri Hari
Production; company	Sri Durga Arts
Release date	11 July 1997;
Running time	138 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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Dongaata (transl. Stealing Game) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Dr. K. L. Narayana under the Sri Durga Arts banner, presented by S. Gopal Reddy and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Jagapati Babu, Soundarya, Suresh, and Ritu Shivpuri, with music composed by Ramani Bharathwaj. The film was inspired by the English film French Kiss (1995), which was remade in Hindi later on as Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha.^[1]

Plot[edit]

The film begins in a village where Subbalakshmi is a naive woman who loves and holds dear to her cousin Prakash Rao. Prakash Rao is brought forth by her father to couple up him with Subbalakshmi. Presently, he moves to the city for higher studies. Thereafter, he didn’t show up or any message to her. Perturbed Subbalakshmi proceeds to the city by lying to her father that she is going on a tour. On her train journey, she is acquainted with a thief Raju who has stolen a diamond necklace that he hides in Subbalakshmi’s bag to sneak from Police. ACP Vikram shadows Raju to recover the necklace. Besides, Raju follows Subbalakshmi like white on rice for the bag. Therein, he rescues her from several pitfalls and also supports her to find the whereabouts of Prakash Rao. During that time, Raju starts liking her but maintains silence because of her sweetheart towards her cousin. Anyhow, Subbalakshmi succeeds in locating Prakash Rao where she gets blindsided and collapses viewing Prakash Rao’s close intimacy with a tycoon Lavanya. In reality, Prakash Rao is a swindler who exploited Subbalakshmi to hit the top. Presently, he is behind Lavanya’s wealth. At that point, Prakash Rao manipulates the situation, convinces Subbalakshmi, and sends her back when Raju again accompanies her. On the way, Subbalakshmi fortuitously meets Prakash Rao’s friend Prasad who reveals the diabolic shade of his friend. Being cognizant of it, Subbalakshmi tries to commit suicide when Raju bars her and words to teach a lesson to Prakash Rao.

Right now, spotting Prakash Rao, Raju & Subbalakshmi reaching Jaipur. Herein, Raju turns her into a modern girl. At that juncture, he gets stunned to find the necklace in hands of Subbalakshmi which she has hidden to seek his help. Currently, they make a friendship with Lavanya that frightens Prakash Rao. Moreover, Raju develops a close bond with Lavanya. So, enranged Prakash Rao warns Subbalakshmi, accuses her character, and tries to kill her. However, she is saved by ACP Vikram when she handovers the necklace to him, pleads to quit Raju, and also expresses her present love towards Raju which she hesitated to reveal. Meanwhile, Lavanya necks out Prakash Rao being aware of his true face. So, he reaches Subbalakshmi trying to con her once again but she discards him and moves to her village. At last, Raju learns about Subbalakshmi’s love through ACP Vikram, rushes to the railway station, and confesses that he loves her too. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the union of Raju & Subbalakshmi.

Cast[edit]

Jagapati Babu as Raju
Soundarya as Subbalakshmi
Suresh as Prakash Rao
Ritu Shivpuri as Lavanya
Kota Srinivasa Rao as Subbalakshmi's father
Brahmanandam as Constable
Sudhakar as Paropakari Papanna, a thief
Sarath Babu as ASP Vikram
Babu Mohan as a pimp
Mallikarjuna Rao as Ambothula Appa Rao
M. Balayya as Raju's father
Subhalekha Sudhakar as Prasad, Prakash's friend
Ananth Babu as Hotel owner
Gautam Raju as SI
Naamala Murthy
Gadiraju Subba Rao
Annuja
Alphonsa in a special appearance in the song "Lallaguda Mallesha"
Priya as Subbalakshmi's friend
Ragini as Radha
Neelima
Dubbing Janaki as Subbalakshmi's mother

Soundtrack[edit]

The music was composed by Ramani Bharathwaj and released on the Supreme Music Company.^[2]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Chilipi Chirugali"	Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra	5:03
2.	"O Chilakaa Raa"	Bhuvanachandra	Chitra	4:33
3.	"O Priya Edo Tamasha"	Bhuvanachandra	Mano, Anuradha Sriram	4:49
4.	"Lallaguda Mallesha"	Sahithi	Mano, Malgudi Subha, Swarnalatha	5:03
5.	"Swapnala Venta"	Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:59
Total length:				24:27

References[edit]

↑ "Telugu veteran Jagapati Babu in Ajay Devgn's Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior". Mumbai Mirror. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
↑ "Dongata". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2015.

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[1] "Telugu veteran Jagapati Babu in Ajay Devgn's Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior". Mumbai Mirror. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2021.

[Songs-2] "Dongata". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2015.

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