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Desa Drohulu

Desa Drohulu (1973)

Mar 29, 1973 3h 5m Drama

Sri Varada Sri Krishna Yachendra, Zamindar of Mangalapuram writes in his will that his jewelry will be given to the temple. Bhadrachalam temple trustee Dharma Rao, while taking the jewelry, met with an accident and the jewelry disappears. Twenty years roll by, Prabhakar Rao, who was an inspector at the time of the crime, is now police commissioner. Diwan Raja Bhushnam becomes a big industrialist. Trustee Dharma Rao had two sons, Raja Rao and Gopal Rao. Gopal Rao mysteriously meets Radha, daughter of Prabhakar Rao and they fall in love. At a party, Raja Rao behaves against Raja Bhushnam and he is sent to jail. Gopal Rao wants to find out the reason for the injustice done to his brother Raja Rao. He meets Raja Bhushnam and he says that his father had stolen jewelry belonging to the temple and committed suicide. To know the truth, Gopal Rao goes to the commissioner. The rest of the story is how Gopal Rao catches the real culprits and proves his father's innocence.

Directed by Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao

Cast

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N.T. Rama Rao
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N.T. Rama Rao

as Ramu

Devika
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Devika

as Leela

Mikkilineni
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Mikkilineni

as Raja Rao

Nagabhushanam
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Nagabhushanam

as Rajabhushanam

Kanta Rao
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Kanta Rao

as Raghu

Rajanala Kaleswara Rao
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Rajanala Kaleswara Rao

as Jogindra

Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
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Relangi Venkata Ramaiah

as Gopi

Ramana Reddy
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Ramana Reddy

as Abbadhaiah

Mikkilineni
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Mikkilineni

as Bhujanga Rao

Sobhan Babu
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Sobhan Babu

as CBI Officer

Kaikala Satyanarayana
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Kaikala Satyanarayana

as Police Inspector

Crew

Director
  • Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao
Writer
  • Maharadhi Tripuraneni

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Desa Drohulu examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1973, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Desa Drohulu took approximately 11 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 185 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 232 minutes long.
  • The film contains approximately 1271 individual shots.
  • The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.

Historical Context

  • In 1973, when this film was released:
  • The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
  • Disco music dominated popular culture.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: March 29, 1973
  • Runtime: 3h 5m

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