Editorial ListKantharao's Top 10 Best Films
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Kantharao was famous for his roles in folklore and mythological films in Telugu cinema. He was particularly known for his sword-fighting scenes. Contemporary to NTR and ANR, he gained equal recognition. Kantharao's portrayal of Lord Krishna and Arjuna brought him fame. Let's review some of the films where Kantharao's performances have left a lasting impression on the audience.
1 . Lava Kusa(March 29 , 1963)
U|208 min|Drama,Musical
After Rama sends pregnant Sita into exile, she gives birth to twins. The story takes a turn when they go to Ayodhya to disrupt an Ashwamedha Yagna.
2 . Bhatti Vikramarka(September 28 , 1960)
U|176 mins|Drama,Mythological
Bhatti Vikramarka is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling adventure film, produced by P. V. V. Satyanarayana Murthy under the P.V.V.S.M. Productions banner and directed by Jampana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Kanta Rao and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. It is a commercial hit film that ran for 100 days. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Patti Vikramathithan.
3 . Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham(January 09 , 1963)
U|167 mins|Drama,History
While flying in Pushpaka Vimana, a Gandharva spits betel leaf, which lands on Krishna performing Sandhya Vandanam. Enraged, Krishna vows to kill the Gandharva, who then seeks refuge with Arjuna. Arjuna battles Krishna to keep his promise.
4 . Pandava Vanavasam(January 14 , 1965)
U|198 minutes|Drama
After losing to the Kauravas in a game of dice, the Pandavas go into exile in the forest. After their exile, they fight their cousins to reclaim their part of the kingdom.
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5 . Nartanasala(October 11 , 1963)
U|174 minutes|Drama,Musical
After completing 12 years in exile, the Pandavas must hide their identities for a year. Arjuna's son Abhimanyu falls in love with princess Uttara, without revealing his identity.
6 . Rakta Sambandham(November 01 , 1962)
U|144 minutes|Drama
Poor Raju tries to provide a good life for his sister Radha by arranging her marriage with a wealthy man. The story takes a turn when it's revealed that Radha loves her friend Anand.
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7 . Chikkadu Dorakadu(December 21 , 1967)
U|163 mins|Drama
Chikkadu Dorakadu is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sri Lakshmi Narayana Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Jayalalithaa and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was remade in Hindi as Jay Vejay (1977).