Tandra Paparayudu (film)

Tandra Paparayudu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language biographical war film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha, Sumalatha, Pran and Mohan Babu. It is based on the life of 18th century warrior Tandra Paparayudu, the General of Bobbili, and General Bussy. Made on a big-budget of ₹1.5 crore, Tandra Paparayudu was a major box-office failure. The film was featured at the 11th International Film Festival of India. It won two Nandi Awards.

Cast

 * Krishnam Raju as Tandra Paparayudu
 * Jaya Prada as Jyothirmayi
 * Jayasudha as Mallamma
 * Sumalatha as Chinnamma
 * Pran as General Bussy
 * Mohan Babu as Vijaya Ramaraju
 * Rama Krishna as Ranga Rayudu
 * Hema Choudhary as Special Dancer
 * Kanta Rao
 * Dhulipala as Buchanna
 * M. Balaiah
 * J. V. Somayajulu
 * Sarathi as Dubasi Latchmanna
 * Kota Srinivasa Rao as Hyder Jung
 * Sudhakar as Vengala Rayudu
 * P.J. Sarma as Venkaiah
 * Prabha
 * Anjali Devi
 * Gummadi
 * Suryakantham
 * Nirmalamma
 * Vijayalalitha
 * Haranath as Narasa Rayudu
 * Manik Irani as Prachandudu

Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.


 * Abhinandhana Mandara - K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
 * Chali Chali Reyi - P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
 * Lalitha Pulakantha - P. Susheela, Yesudas
 * Rajante Neevele - P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
 * Malle Kanna Thellana - K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
 * Sarva Praja Rakshana - P. Susheela
 * Ariverra Bayadha - Ramakrishna
 * Ye Velpul - SPB
 * Kalla Parani - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
 * Athipragalbha - K. J. Yesudas
 * Nee Vachalatha - Ramakrishna
 * Athi Balyamunundi - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
 * Garavakarava - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Accolades

 * Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) – Krishnam Raju
 * Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer – Kondaveeti Venkata Kavi
 * Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer – Kameswara Rao