KD No:1
| KD No:1 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Based on | Dus Numbri by S. Ali Raza |
| Produced by | K. Devi Vara Prasad |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jayasudha |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | Kandaswamy |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Devi Film Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
KD No:1 is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film co-written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film Dus Numbri (1976).[1] The film ran for over 100 days in theatres.[2]
Plot[edit]
Krishna is notorious as KD No.1, hunting for a mob circulating counterfeit currency, which denounces his family's honor in society. As a result, his father, Inspector Rama Rao, is subjected to sentence, and his mother, Shantamma, suffers as insane in an asylum. Later, he is acquainted with petty thief Lilly, and they crush him. Concurrently, Shantamma reacts to Lilly as Sundari when Krishna seeks Lilly's foster Johnson, who replies that one of his fellow burglars, Jaggu, bequeathed Lilly to him earlier. Now, Lilly revives Shantamma. Jaggu returns, captures Lilly, and mortgages with her father, Ram Prasad, when Krishna saves her. Plus, he hands her over to Ram Prasad, who identifies her as resembling her mother, Sundari. Following this, Krishna discerns that Ram Prasad is the critical link to his quest and bolts him. Here, as a flabbergast, IG Yugandhar is unveiled as the real chieftain. Soon, he meets his father in prison, who spins back. Indeed, Rama Rao, Ram Prasad, & Yugandhar are besties. At a point, Rama Rao rounds up Ram Prasad when Yugandhar incriminates Rama Rao. Getting knowledge of it, Sundari is about to divulge the fact, but Yugandhar slaughters her via Jaggu. Presently, Krishna gamely encounters when Yugandhar seizures Shantamma and backstabs Ram Prasad. At last, Krishna ceases him and acquits his father. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Krishna & Lilly.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Krishna
- Jayasudha as Lilly Ratnam / Sarada & Sundari (dual role)
- Satyanarayana as Head Constable Venkata Swamy / C. B. I. Officer Sadasiva Rao
- Jaggayya as I. G. Yugandhar
- Anjali Devi as Shantamma
- Prabhakar Reddy as Ram Prasad
- Mikkilineni as Inspector Rama Rao
- Mukkamala as Johnson
- Mada as Chitchat
- P. J. Sarma as Doctor
- Chalapathi Rao as Inspector Mohan Rao
- Jayamalini as Dorasani Narsamma / Geetha Chowdary
Soundtrack[edit]
Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Yes Nene No:1" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:18 |
| "Sarigama Padanisa" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:11 |
| "Aakalundadu" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:14 |
| "Malli Malli" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:20 |
| "Merakeedhi Mallini" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, G. Anand | 3:17 |
| "Poonindiro Polerama" | Acharya Aatreya | S. Janaki | 3:20 |
References[edit]
- ^ Kohli, Suresh (19 December 2013). "Dus Numbri (1976)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "జనం మనసు దోచిన గజదొంగ". Sakshi (in Telugu). 31 January 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Kedi No1 (1978)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
