Desoddharakudu

Desoddharakudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	S. S. Ravi Chandra
Written by	Satyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay by	S. S. Ravi Chandra
Story by	Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Produced by	D. Murali Mohan Rao
Starring	Nandamuri Balakrishna Vijayashanti
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Vijayabhaskar Productions
Release date	7 August 1986 (1986-08-07)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu
Box office	5 Crores

Desoddharakudu (transl. Reformer of the Country) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by D. Murali Mohan Rao under the Vijayabhaskar Productions banner and directed by S. S. Ravi Chandra. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti, with music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

The film begins in a village where Gopi is a naughty guy raised by his grandfather, Shankaraiah, along with his sister, Lakshmi. He always performs mischievous deeds, and Shankaraiah masks them to save his prestige. Once, a beautiful girl, Vijaya, visits their village, where her acquaintance with Gopi begins with petty quarrels. Later, she starts liking him after protecting her against harm. Meanwhile, Shankaraiah looks like a match for Lakshmi, which breaks up because of Gopi's misdeeds, leading to Shankaraiah's death. Gopi aims to acquire recognition, so he moves toward the city. Parallelly, in another village, two malicious Dharma Rayudu & Narasimha Naidu carry out their barbarities and try to overpower each other. Fortunately, Vijaya resides as the daughter of the School Master, who is also a victim of their cruelty. So, she files a complaint when the government appoints a special officer for it. Being conscious of it, both the devils are alert to take hold of him. Fortuitously, Gopi lands there, whom they mistake for the officer. Here, Vijaya requests him to continue protecting the village. Soon, Vijaya civilizes and establishes him as a master of all fields. Afterward, Gopi starts teasing Dharma Rayudu & Narasimha Naidu, bars their violations, and develops the village. So, avenged evildoers join when the truth comes forward that the town's madman is the actual special officer. At last, Gopi ceases the baddies, and the same bridegroom, Venu, backs to marry Lakshmi, witnessing Gopi's nobility. Finally, the movie ends happily with Gopi & Vijaya's marriage.

Cast

• Nandamuri Balakrishna as Gopi
• Vijayashanti as Vijaya
• Rao Gopal Rao as Sankarayya
• Satyanarayana as Dharma Rayudu
• Gollapudi Maruthi Rao as Madman / Special Officer
• Nutan Prasad as Narasimha Naidu
• Kanta Rao as School Master
• Sudhakar as Sivudu
• Balaji as Papa Rao
• Arun Kumar as Venu
• Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Post Master
• Rallapalli as Kotilingam
• Jayabhaskar as Kondandam
• Dr. Siva Prasad as Drama Contractor
• Mada as Eedukondalu
• KK Sarma as Dr.Seshavatharam
• Telephone Satyanarayana as Pichiswara Rao
• Chitti Babu as Hanumanthu
• Chidatala Appa Rao as Appigadu
• Mallikarjuna Rao as Gedala Gavarraju
• Mucherla Aruna as Gowri
• Samyutha as Lakshmi
• Kakinada Shyamala as Dharma Rayudu's wife
• Kalpana Rai as Post Master's wife
• Y. Vijaya as Seetallu

Soundtrack

Desoddarakudu
Film score by Chakravarthy
Released	1986
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	20:27
Label	Sapthaswar Audio
Producer	Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986) Desoddarakudu (1986) Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi. Music released on Sapthaswar Audio Company.

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Ammaayi Muddha Banthi"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	4:10
2.	"Entha Pani Chesindhammaa"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	4:20
3.	"Gagana Vexed hullo"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	4:19
4.	"Pattukunte Maasipoye"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:49
5.	"Vacche Vacche Vaanajallu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:49
Total length:			20:27