Bhale Dongalu (1976 film)
| Bhale Dongalu | |
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| Directed by | K. S. R. Das |
| Produced by | Sambasiva Rao Babji[1] |
| Starring | Krishna Manjula Mohan Babu Padmanabham Jayamalini |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | Trimurti Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhale Dongalu is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. S. R. Das and produced under the banner of Trimurti Productions. The film stars Krishna, Manjula, and Mohan Babu in lead roles, with music composed by Satyam.[2] It is a remake of the Hindi film Chor Machaye Shor (1974).
Plot
[edit]Engineer Sekhar and Rekha are in love but are separated due to misunderstandings. Sekhar ends up in jail, where he initially clashes with Mohan Babu but later befriends him. They form a group with Padmanabham and others, and together, they escape from prison and arrive in a village. Mistaken as associates of a minister, they are welcomed by the villagers.
The group decides to protect the villagers from local bandits who terrorize the area. During this time, Krishna reconciles with Manjula, leading to a united front against the villains. The story culminates in a dramatic battle, resolving the conflicts and bringing peace to the village.
Cast
[edit]- Krishna as Sekhar[3]
- Manjula as Rekha[3]
- Mohan Babu
- Prabhakar Reddy
- Padmanabham
- Nagabhushanam
- Mikkilineni
- Jayamalini
- Tyagaraju
Production
[edit]The dialogues were written by Bhamidipati Radhakrishna.[1] The film was shot in Eastmancolor.[3]
Music
[edit]The film's soundtrack, composed by Satyam, includes several songs adapted from the original Hindi film:
- "Vachadu Choodu Varasainavadu" – Adapted from "Le Jayenge Le Jayenge"
- "Pandanti Chinnadira"
- "Andamaina Chinnavadu Aligina Andame"
- "Chusane Olammi Chusane" – Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela
Reception
[edit]Bhale Dongalu was well-received for its action sequences and performances, particularly by Krishna and Mohan Babu. The music also garnered appreciation for its engaging tunes and adaptations from the original Hindi soundtrack.
Andhra Patrika gave a positive review of the film, lauding its production values, performances of Krishna and Mohan Babu, Bhamidipati's witty dialogues, and K. S. R. Das's direction.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bhale Dongalu Paper Ad. Volume no: 17, Issue no: 112. Andhra Jyothi. 24 October 1976. p. 8.
- ^ "Bhale Dongalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d భలేగా ఉన్న దొంగల కథ. Volume: 70, Issue: 8 (in Telugu). Andhra Patrika Weekly Magazine. 22 October 1976. p. 29.