1989 Indian film
State Rowdy is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by T. Subbarami Reddy and P. Sasi Bhushan. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role, with Radha and Bhanupriya as the female leads. The film also features Sarada, Rao Gopal Rao, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Thiagarajan and Nutan Prasad in key roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Released on March 23, 1989, State Rowdy became a decent commercial success, particularly in the Nizam region, where it grossed ₹1 crore, setting a box office record at the time.
Plot
Kalicharan is a rowdy who kidnaps all the leading rowdies from different parts of the state working under two rivals, and provides them with good jobs. Asha has an interest in him and assists with his good deeds. To get rid of this "state rowdy," the villains learn that he has a mother and a cousin, Radha, and inform them of his whereabouts.
It is known that Kali is actually Prudhvi who was aspiring to become a police officer but could not get the job due to Naagamani, even though he performed well at the interview and tests. He becomes an outlaw due to this and turns as state rowdy to eliminate all the other rowdies by taking law into his own hands.
When his mother and Radha see him, he is forced to reveal the secret that he is actually a police informer working for Naagamani to bring criminals to justice. Naagamani has lost her husband and daughter in fighting the villains.
Later, it is learnt that Asha is Naagamani's daughter, and she is accused of murdering Rao Gopal Rao's younger brother. The rest of the story forms on how she is acquitted with Kali's help, and how Kali and Naagamani get rid of their enemies by bringing them to justice.
Cast
Production
State Rowdy marked the first collaboration between Chiranjeevi and director B. Gopal, who would later work together again in the highly successful Indra (2002). Bappi Lahiri composed the music for the film, which was the first time he worked with Chiranjeevi.
Music
The music for State Rowdy was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The soundtrack, featuring songs like "Radha Radha Madilona," "Chukkala Pallakilo," "One Two Three Four," "Tadhigana Thom," and "Are Mooti Meeda Meesamunna," was a hit, particularly among mass audiences.[1] The song "One Two Three Four" helped popularize breakdancing.[2]
| Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) |
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| 1. | "Are Moothi Meeda Meesamunna" | Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy | S P Balasubramanyam | |
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| 2. | "Tadhigana Thom" | Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy | S P Balasubramanyam, Susheela | |
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| 3. | "Radha Radha Madilona" | Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy | S P Balasubramanyam, Susheela | |
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| 4. | "Chukkala Pallakilo" | C Narayana Reddy | S P Balasubramanyam, Susheela | |
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| 5. | "One Two Three" | Jonnavithula | S P Balasubramanyam, S Janaki | |
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Reception
State Rowdy was well-received for its mass appeal and energetic songs, contributing significantly to its commercial success. In its first week, the film grossed ₹1.14 crore and ₹75 lakh distributor share.[3] It was particularly successful in the Nizam region, where it set a record by grossing ₹1 crore.
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