Tholi Kodi Koosindi
1981 Indian film
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tholi Kodi Koosindi (transl. The morning rooster crows) is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Seema, Madhavi, and Sarath Babu with Jeeva as the antagonist. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Enga Ooru Kannagi (transl. Kannagi, from our village).[1] Both versions were released on 6 February 1981.[2][3] The Telugu version won three Nandi Awards.
| Tholi Kodi Koosindi | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster of the Telugu version | |
| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Written by | K. Balachander |
| Produced by | Kanuri Ranjith Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sri Ranjith Arts |
Release date |
|
| Country | India |
| Languages | Telugu Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Telugu version
- Sarath Babu as Venkata Swamy, a police constable
- Saritha
- Seema as Devudamma
- Madhavi as Jabilli
- Jeeva as Rampandu Dora
- Prasanna
- Hanumanthu
- Shantaram
- Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry
- Jayasri
- Satti Babu
- Prasad Babu
Tamil version
The lead cast was retained for the Tamil version with a slightly altered supporting cast.
Production
The film was prominently shot at Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema.[4] The filming was also held at Godavari.[5]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were penned by Acharya Aatreya.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Andamaina Lokamani" | S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Eppudo Edo Chuchi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kudirinda Rogam" | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Olammi Madivelammi" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 5. | "Police Venakatasaami" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pachaivayal" | S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Ithaithaan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |
Reception
Accolades
Tholi Kodi Koosindi won three Nandi Awards: Second Best Feature Film – Silver, Best Audiographer (V. Sivaram) and Best Lyricist (Aatreya).[9]
