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The film was later remade in Telugu as Bhale Dongalu.
Todu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Todu Dongalu (meaning Joint Thieves) are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.
The film was later remade in Telugu as "Manushulu Chesina Dongalu" (1976) and in Tamil as "Savaal" (1981).
Thodu Dongalu is a 1981 Telugu film directed by K. Vasu. The film stars Krishna Ghattamaneni, Chiranjeevi, Madhumalini, Geetha, and Rao Gopal Rao in important roles.
In their obituary of director EVV Satyanarayana, "Times of India" listed "Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu" as among "some of his super-hit comedy and entertaining films".
Aside from his production work, and his acting in those self-produced films, he also acted in "Kolleti Kapuram", "Bhalee Dongalu" and "Devudee Gelichaadu" during 1976. While "Kolleti Kapuram" was critically acclaimed for its thought-provoking dialogues and for capturing the serenity of Kolleru Lake in West Godavari district, "Bhalee Dongalu" - a re-make of the Hindi film "Chor Machaayee Shoor" - hit the bull's eye. "Devudee Gelichaadu" did not.
K. M. Radha Krishnan's later movies are "Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam", "Bhale Dongalu", "Baladur", "Siddu From Sikakulam", and many more. He also composed jingles for television ads. He has composed some devotional albums.
He has directed about 50 films in Telugu and Tamil languages; among them N. T. Rama Rao had the lead role in 17 films. His successful films include "Thodu Dongalu", "Ilavelpu", "Kodalu Diddina Kapuram", "Ummadi Kutumbam", "Muga Nomu", "Jai Jawan", "Vemulavada Bheema Kavi", "Kathanayakuni Katha", "Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham", "Jayasimha", "Vade Veedu", "Thodu Dongalu", "Thikka Shankarayya" and "Pelli Sandadi". He had the unique distinction of directing all the top stars, both in Telugu and Tamil film fields such as N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Savitri, Padmini, Vyjayanthimala, Jayalalitha, Pandari Bai, B. Saroja Devi, Devika, Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran and K. Balajee.
The 1954 film, directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy, "Peddamanushulu" was honoured with the first president's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Certificate of Merit for Second and Third Best Feature Films in Telugu were received by "Thodu Dongalu" and "Vipra Narayana" respectively.
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (English: Alibaba 6 Thiefs) is a 1994 Telugu comedy film, produced by K. Chinni on Melody Movies banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Starring Rajendra Prasad, Ravali, Srikanya, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Brahmanandam in the lead roles and music composed by Vidyasagar. The film recorded as "Blockbuster" at the box office.
Bandipotu Dongalu (, English: Dacoits) is a 1968 Telugu, Action film, produced by J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad on Madhavi Pictures banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao in the lead roles and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.
After working with Yoganand, N. T. Rama Rao offered him to direct for "Thodu Dongalu" (1954). He also wrote story for the film. The film got many awards, including a merit certificate from the President of India and an award in China Film Festival. NTR gave him a second chance in his next film "Jayasimha" which became a blockbuster.
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu is a 1970 Telugu swashbuckling adventure fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nagabhushanam, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles. The music was composed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao. The film is a remake of 1956 film Tamil film Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum which inturn is based on Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
Lokanatham (Gummadi) is the proprietor of Annapurna Rice Mill, and Paramesam (N.T. Ramarao) works as Gumasta under him. Both characters compose the team Todu Dongalu and commit various crimes. One day, one of the factory employees Ramudu (Maddali) dies of electrocution. Todu Dongalu throw his dead body from the hill top without the knowledge of the other employees. Paramesam feels guilty and suffers from a heart problem, and the ghost of Ramudu tries to empower Paramesam to stay alive. Several doctors declare that he would not live more than a month, so Paramesam goes to a nearby town for peace of mind. He encounters an employee who is living an idealist life. This transforms him and he returns to the village, convinces his proprietor and sanctions compensation of 2,000 to the family of the bereaved Ramudu. This relieves him from the mental anguish he suffered. The proprietor hands over the factory keys to him with confidence.
"Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum" was released on 14 January 1956, during the festive occasion of Thai Pongal. It became a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in theatres. According to G. Dhananjayan, the film's success was "largely contributed by a lively screenplay, massive sets never seen before, excellent fight scenes, interesting comedy scenes and evergreen songs ably supported by the lovely pair MGR and Bhanumathi." It was later dubbed in Telugu as "Ali Baba 40 Dongalu". A Telugu remake, also titled "Ali Baba 40 Dongalu" and directed by B. Vittalacharya, was released in 1970. The remake was also successful. "Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum" had a limited re-release on 14 April 2011, during the festive occasion of "Puthandu" (Tamil New Year) in Chennai.
NTR has received three National Film Awards for co-producing "Thodu Dongalu" (1954) and "Seetharama Kalyanam" (1960) under National Art Theater, Madras, and directing "Varakatnam" (1970), NTR has received the erstwhile Rashtrapati Awards for his performance(s) in the films Raju Peda (1954), and Lava Kusa (1963). He garnered the Nandi Award for Best Actor for "Kodalu Diddina Kapuram" in 1970, and the Inaugural Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu in 1972 for Badi Panthulu.
"Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum" was released on 14 January 1956 during the festive occasion of Thai Pongal. It received positive reviews and became a success at the box office which was largely attributed to it being the first full-length colour film in South India. The film was later remade in Telugu by B. Vittalacharya as "Ali Baba 40 Dongalu" in 1970. The remake too became a commercial success.
Her debut film was "Garuda Garvabhangam" in 1950. Nirmalamma has worked along with almost all famous artists in Telugu Cinema like NTR, ANR, S.V. Ranga Rao, Rajendra Prasad, P. B. Srinivas, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Venkatesh many more. She is one of the artists who appears in almost all of the movies of S.V. Krishna Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana. She has had unforgettable roles in the films Chinnodu Peddodu, Padaharella Vayasu, Kanakamahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe, Gang Leader, Mayalodu, Egirey Paavurama, Rendilla Poojari, Devatha (Shoban babu's movie), Chinnarayudu, Dalapathi, Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu, Sitharatnam Gaari Abbayi, Mamagaaru, Aa Okkati Adakku, Karthavyam, Chalaki Mogudu and Chadastapu Pellam.
In 1985 Vijayashanti received her first state Nandi Award for her role in "Pratighatana", in which she played a University lecturer named Jhansi. At the same time she was cast in "Agni Parvatam" alongside super star Krishna, where she perfectly balanced her performance and Glam doll roles. In the early career itself she excelled in performance-oriented roles in films like "Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru", "Vandemaataram", "Aruna Kiranam", "Repati Pourulu", "Devaalayam", etc. Repati Pourulu received a Silver Nandi Award for the year 1986. This film was released after death of the movie director T. Krishna. "Bharathanari" in 1989 bought her second Nandi Award.
Reddy began his career with a photographic studio in Chennai. His first movie was dubbed version of "Kanne Pilla", in 1966, and his first production was the 1968 film, "Bharya". He then produced many other movies, such as "Srikrishna Vijayam" (1971),Ooriki Upakari (1972) "Kodenaagu" (1974),Ramayya Thandri (1974) Doralu Dongalu (1976)"Mutayala Pallaki" (1977),Naidu Bava (1978), "Thathayya Premaleelalu" (1980), "Eklavya" (1982), Kalyana Veena (1983) "Palnati Simham" (1985), O Prema Katha (1986)"Aahuthi" (1987), "Ankusham" (1989), Ammoru (1995) and "Ramayanam (1997)". He also wrote poetry and was an artist.