Gopala Krishnudu

Gopala Krishnudu is a 1982 Telugu-language film,^[1] produced by Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.^[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha, Radha (in her Telugu debut) and music composed by Chakravarthy.^[3] The film was a remake of Tamil film Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum.^{[citation needed]}

Gopala Krishnudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	A. Kodandarami Reddy
Written by	Satyanand
Screenplay by	Satyanand Satyamurthy
Produced by	Bhimavarapu Bhuchchi Reddy
Starring	Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayasudha Radha
Cinematography	P. S. Selvaraj
Edited by	G. G. Krishna Rao
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Jyothi Art Creations
Release date	29 June 1982 (1982-06-29)
Running time	146 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Gopala Krishna, a tomcat, spends his life frolicking as the son of Dr. Murthy, an eye specialist who is unbeknownst to his son. Once Gopi gets acquainted with a middle-class girl, Sujatha, he entices her, but in vain. She turns out to be the daughter of Murthy's sister, Kousalya, who detached from him years ago. Before dying, she entrusts Sujatha's responsibility to him. After reaching home, Sujatha realizes Gopi is her cousin. So, with a play, she reforms, knits him, and they lead a joyful life. Soon after, a blind girl, Radha, enters via Dr.Murthy, requesting him to recoup her vision to seek vengeance on her hoodwinker. Unfortunately, Gopi turns into him. At present, Murthy provides shelter to Radha, and she befriends Sujatha. As of now, tragically, Sujatha is diagnosed as terminally ill, which collapses Gopi and startled viewing Radha, who discerns him. She questions Murthy when he confesses guilt and is penalized by explaining Sujatha's condition. Here, Sujatha overhears the conversation. Finally, the movie ends with Sujatha uniting Gopi & Radha and breathing her last happily by donating her eyes to Radha.

Cast

• Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Gopala Krishna & Dr. Murthy (dual role)
• Jayasudha as Sujatha
• Radha as Radha
• Jaggayya as Dr. Rao
• Allu Ramalingaiah as Vasanth
• Rama Prabha as Govindamma
• Sri Lakshmi
• Rajyalakshmi
• Subhashini
• Halam
• Athili Lakshmi as Lakshmi
• Jhansi
• Dubbing Janaki as Kousalya

Soundtrack

Gopala Krishnudu
Film score by Chakravarthy
Released	1982
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	24:43
Producer	Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Raaga Deepam (1982) Gopala Krishnudu (1982) Swayamvaram (1982)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi.

S.No	Song Title	Singers	length
1	"Amma Chaatu Pillaadni"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:20
2	"Banthula Chemanthamma"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:43
3	"Andala Raadhika"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	4:07
4	"Gnaapakam Unnadhaa"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:45
5	"Godari Gattanta"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	4:20
6	"Gudilopali Dhaivamaa"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:28