Chiranjeevi and Radha: The Iconic Telugu Film Duo

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Chiranjeevi and Radha have left an indelible mark on Telugu cinema with their engaging on-screen partnership. Here's a retrospect of their films together that have ranged from blockbuster hits to less successful ventures.

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1 . Goonda(February 23 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

One of Chiranjeevi's most memorable films, 'Goonda' is directed by Kodandarami Reddy with Radha as the lead actress. K. Chakraborty's music complements this successful 1984 release.

The inaugural film of the Chiranjeevi-Radha duo, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, made a strong impression with its box office success.

2 . Naagu(October 11 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

Nagu, a small-time criminal, gets entangled in his girlfriend's murder case. He and his mother discover that Jagapathi Rao is involved in the crime. Nagu starts collecting evidence against Jagapathi Rao.

Under Tatineni Prasad's direction and AVM's production, this second team-up received a mixed response from the audience.

3 . Donga(March 14 , 1985)

A|145 minutes|Action,Drama

Phani decides to avenge the murder of his father by Kodandaramayya. In the process, he falls in love with Kodandaramayya's daughter Manju.

Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, this film struck a chord in the Telugu industry, establishing Chiranjeevi and Radha as a hit pair during a dry spell for significant cinematic successes.

4 . Puli(June 26 , 1985)

A|121 mins|Action,Drama

Kranti's sister Lakshmi, endangered by police officer Shyam, loses her eyesight. Kranti, becoming a police officer, seeks revenge against Shyam and his associates.

This Chiranjeevi-Radha film delivered an average performance at the box office and was directed by Raj Bharat.

5 . Rakta Sindhuram(August 24 , 1985)

A|Action,Drama

A criminal, to save himself from the death penalty, helps Gopi, an honest police officer, rescue a worker held captive by a moneylender.

Another collaboration with director A. Kodandarami Reddy, this film did not meet expectations at the box office.

6 . Adavi Donga(November 19 , 1985)

U|Action,Drama

A mother hides her child in the forest to save him from criminals. Unable to find the hiding spot later, the child grows up among elephants and other animals.

Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, this film starring Chiranjeevi and Radha became an industry hit, reinforcing their status as a leading pair.

7 . Kondaveeti Raja(January 31 , 1986)

U|140 minutes|Action,Drama

An archaeologist's assistant goes to a village to uncover a hidden treasure. There, he battles a wealthy man who killed his sister and seeks the same treasure.

Another hit under K. Raghavendra Rao's direction, 'Kondaveeti Raja' enjoyed significant box office success.

8 . Rudranetra(June 16 , 1989)

U/A|Action,Thriller

Netra, a detective agent, is assigned a mission to track underworld activities. He faces challenges during the mission.

Despite the successful combination of Chiranjeevi, Radha, and director K Raghavendra Rao, this film was not well-received at the box office.

9 . Rakshasudu(October 02 , 1986)

U|146 mins|Action,Drama

Purush, separated from his mother as a child, seeks her out. He encounters JK, who agrees to reveal information about his mother only if Purush eliminates his enemies. During this mission, he meets a young woman named Sumatri and devises a plan.

The Chiranjeevi-Radha starrer, directed by A. Kodandaramireddy, unfortunately, did not fare well with audiences.

10 . Jebu Donga(December 25 , 1987)

U|Action,Thriller

To trap a terrorist, the CBI unknowingly uses a pickpocket, Chittibabu, as their secret agent. After discovering the truth, Chittibabu helps capture the terrorist.

Directed by Kodandarami Reddy, this film turned out to be a blockbuster, with the Chiranjeevi-Radha pairing receiving much praise. It was also dubbed in Hindi, widening its acclaim.

11 . Yamudiki Mogudu(April 29 , 1988)

U|Action,Drama,Fantasy

Kaali loves a girl but her father kills him. He goes to the underworld, confronts Yama, and reincarnates in another person's body to avenge his murder.

Starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, and Vijayashanthi, and directed by Raviraja Pinishetti, this film achieved blockbuster status.

12 . Marana Mrudangam(August 04 , 1988)

A|Action,Crime

Fate brings together Janardhan and Anusha to stand against a dangerous criminal. In the process, they fall in love with each other.

Another successful venture directed by A Kodandarami Reddy, featuring Radha alongside Chiranjeevi.

13 . State Rowdy(March 23 , 1989)

U|Action,Drama

A young man's dream of becoming a police officer is crushed by corrupt politics, drastically altering his life path. The film explores his actions against the law.

Directed by B. Gopal, this film added another super hit to the Chiranjeevi-Radha filmography.

14 . Lankeswarudu(October 27 , 1989)

U|Action,Drama

Shankar, a gangster, decides to lead a normal life but reverts to his old ways when his brother-in-law's life is in danger.

Despite the legendary Dasari Narayana Rao's direction in his 100th film, this movie starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, and Revathi was not a success.

15 . Kondaveeti Donga(March 09 , 1990)

U|151 minutes|Action,Thriller

Raja, a tribal youth, returns home after completing his education only to find his village being harassed by local goons. He becomes Kondaveeti Donga to fight against their injustices.

'Kondaveeti Donga' emerged as one of Chiranjeevi's most significant hits, directed by Kodanda Ramireddy, with Radha and Vijayashanti as the leading ladies.

16 . Kodama Simham(August 09 , 1990)

U|143 minutes|Drama

Bharath, a cowboy who stands up against injustices, finds himself in a situation where villains attempt to rob the government's treasury. Bharath's father takes the money to save it, leading to Bharath's mother's arrest by the police. Bharath fights the villains to return the treasure to the government.

Marking the final film of the Chiranjeevi-Radha pair, directed by K Muralimohan Rao, this movie was a hit where Chiranjeevi entertained audiences with a cowboy persona.

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