Editorial ListRajanala's Top 10 Films
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Rajanala, one of the few actors who could express a multitude of emotions with just his eyes, took Telugu villainy to a new level. His body language was so unique that it connected instantly with the audience. His villainous roles became a reference for generations to come. Let’s take a look at his top 10 films.
1 . Pathala Bhairavi(March 15 , 1951)
U|195 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Thotaramudu, a gardener's son, falls in love with Princess Indumati of Ujjaini. When the king learns of this, he challenges Thotaramudu to match his wealth for Indumati's hand in marriage. Does Thotaramudu manage to accumulate such wealth?
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2 . 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.
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3 . Krishnaveni(undefined 00 , 1974)
U/A|Drama,Musical
Krishnaveni is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, starring Krishnam Raju and Vanisri, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with strong critical reception and commercial success upon release. The movie was about a lady suffering from hysteria and the emotional trauma of her family. The film is a remake of the Kannada hit film Sharapanjara (1971).
4 . Mayabazar(March 27 , 1957)
U|184 minutes(Telugu)174 minutes(Tamil)|Comedy,Drama,Mythological
Balarama promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Subhadra's son. However, when the Kauravas usurp the kingdom, Balarama is forced to break his promise, leading to significant repercussions.
5 . Gundamma Katha(June 07 , 1962)
U|166 minutes|Comedy,Drama
Gundamma has a son and a daughter. She treats her stepdaughter Lakshmi like a servant and plans to marry her off to an orphan, making them permanent servants in her home. Meanwhile, she intends to marry her own daughter to a wealthy man to secure a luxurious life. Ramabhadrayya's sons decide to teach Gundamma a lesson.
6 . Gudachari 116(August 11 , 1966)
U|170 minutes|Action,Thriller
After collecting photographic evidence against an international criminal gang, secret agent 303 is murdered. Agent 116 then embarks on a mission to uncover the truth about his colleague’s murder.
7 . Bobbili Yuddham (December 04 , 1964)
U|153 mins|Drama,History
After his sister's suicide, Bobilli's commander, Tandra Paparayudu, decides to avenge her death and declares war on the Vijayanagara empire.
8 . Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam(January 13 , 1966)
U|187 minutes|Drama,Musical
When conflicts arise between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Krishna intervenes to broker peace. However, his diplomacy fails, leading to inevitable war.
9 . Gulebakavali Katha(January 05 , 1962)
U|170 minutes|Drama,Fantasy
Chandrasena, a king, has two wives, Gunavathi and Roopavathi. Gunavathi tries to kill Roopavathi's child to make her own son the heir. The story unfolds with various twists and intrigues surrounding the royal family.
10 . Raja Makutam(February 24 , 1960)
U|179 minutes|Drama
Raja Makutam is a 1960 Indian swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the Vauhini Studios banner. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, it stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana , with music composed by Master Venu.