Bandipotu Dongalu

1969 Indian film

Bandipotu Dongalu

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| K. S. Prakash Rao
Written by| N. R. Nandi (dialogues)
Screenplay by| K. S. Prakash Rao
Story by| K. S. Prakash Rao
Produced by| J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad
Starring| Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Jamuna
S. V. Ranga Rao
Cinematography| S. Venkataratnam
Edited by| K. A. Marthand
Music by| Pendyala Nageswara Rao

Production
company

Madhavi Pictures

Release date

* 11 March 1969 (1969-03-11)

Running time

| 149 mins
Country| India
Language| Telugu

Bandipotu Dongalu (transl. Dacoits) is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao and G. Rajendra Prasad, and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1]

## Plot

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The film begins with Mallu Dora revolting against society, building a massive hamlet of bandits, accumulating the victims, and generating mayhem through their heists. Once wounded, Mallu Dora approaches Dr. Chandra Sheker, where he is attracted to his infant son, Krishna, who resembles his deceased son, Kanna. One night, he steals and rears him as his own. Years pass, and Krishna / Kanna molds as a deadly dacoit associated with Naagu, Malli, & Anji. Grief-stricken, Doctor & his wife Yashoda dotes on their niece Indira / Indu. At a point, Kanna ruthlessly robs Yashoda & Indu and hits a Police encounter while returning. Police admit him to the hospital, where Chandra Shekar recognizes him by the mole of his back. Then, he secretly makes his escape and hides from the Police. The Doctor reveals his birth secret and reforms him by preaching human values. Kanna wants to start a new life as Krishna, so he accommodates himself at Chandra Shekar's residence without divulging his identity. Besides, Mallu Dora & others become distressed about him and eagerly await his arrival. Indu also learns the truth about Krishna, and they fall in love. In brief, civilized Krishna / Kanna reaches his hamlet and tries to convince Mallu Dora to reform for future generations. Whereat angered Mallu, Dora chided and expelled him. After some time, Krishna becomes a Police officer and is posted in the same area intentionally by Govt. He seizes a few mobsters with Naagu when furious Mallu Dora abducts some officials and seeks the mortgage. During that time, severe Police firing occurred, leaving massive destruction, including Naagu, Malli, etc. At last, Mallu Dora comprehends the result of an avenge viewing the corpses and surrenders. Finally, the movie ends with a proclamation: Non-violence is the supreme morality.

## Cast

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* Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Krishna / Kanna
* Jamuna as Indira / Indu
* S. V. Ranga Rao as Mallu Dora
* Gummadi as Dr. Chandra Shekar
* Jaggayya as Naagu
* Nagabhushanam as Varaha Murthy
* Rajababu as Anji
* Prabhakar Reddy as Police officer
* Mukkamala
* Tyagaraju as Papanna
* K. V. Chalam as Mr. America
* Kanchana as Malli
* Suryakantham as Sundaramma
* Raja Sulochana as Dancer
* Rama Prabha
* Jayanthi as Lakshmi
* Rukmini as Yashoda
* Meena Kumari

## Soundtrack

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Bandipotu Dongalu

Film score by

Pendyala Nageswara Rao

Released| 1969
Genre| Soundtrack
Length| 30:07
Label| Pendyala Nageswara Rao

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[2]

S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length

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1  | "O Kannayya Puttina Roju"  | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, J. V. Raghavulu | 6:14
2  | "Vinnanule Priya Kanugonnanule Priya"  | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela  | 5:09
3  | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (M)  | Aarudhra  | Ghantasala  | 3:59
4  | "Kiladi Donga Diyo Diyo" (F)  | Aarudhra  | P. Susheela  | 3:27
5  | "Unnadu Oka Chakkani Chinnodu"  | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela  | 4:12
6  | "Virisina Vennelavo"  | Dasaradhi  | Ghantasala  | 3:40
7  | "Gandara Ganda"  | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 3:26

## Awards

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* K. S. Prakash Rao won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer (1969)[3]

## References

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1. ^ "Bandhipotu Dongalu". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
2. ^ "Bandhipotu Dongalu (1969)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
3. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

## External links

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* Bandipotu Dongalu at IMDb

*[transl.]: translation