| 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 |
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.
Plot
 | This article needs a
plot summary. (September 2022) |
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]
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
Reviewing the Tamil version for Kalki, Nalini Sastry was critical of the film and said Balachandar, who went three steps up, slipped two steps. [1]
Accolades
Tholi Kodi Koosindi won three Nandi Awards: Second Best Feature Film – Silver, Best Audiographer (V. Sivaram) and Best Lyricist (Aatreya). [8]
References
- ^ a b சாஸ்திரி, நளினி (1 March 1981). "எங்க ஊரு கண்ணகி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 46–47. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Tholi Kodi Kusindi". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Sankar, K.N. Murali (10 August 2015). "Pattisam temple, a draw for pilgrims, film units". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Tholi Kodi Koosindi". JioSaavn. 31 December 1983. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 31 October 1980. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Enga Oor Kannagi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
External links
- 1981 films
- 1980s Indian films
- 1980s multilingual films
- 1980s Tamil-language films
- 1980s Telugu-language films
- 1981 drama films
- Films about women in India
- Films directed by K. Balachander
- Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan
- Films with screenplays by K. Balachander
- Indian drama films
- Indian multilingual films
| 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 |
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.
Plot
| This article needs a
plot summary. (September 2022) |
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]
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
Reviewing the Tamil version for Kalki, Nalini Sastry was critical of the film and said Balachandar, who went three steps up, slipped two steps. [1]
Accolades
Tholi Kodi Koosindi won three Nandi Awards: Second Best Feature Film – Silver, Best Audiographer (V. Sivaram) and Best Lyricist (Aatreya). [8]
References
- ^ a b சாஸ்திரி, நளினி (1 March 1981). "எங்க ஊரு கண்ணகி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 46–47. Archived from the original on 25 January 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Tholi Kodi Kusindi". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Sankar, K.N. Murali (10 August 2015). "Pattisam temple, a draw for pilgrims, film units". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Tholi Kodi Koosindi". JioSaavn. 31 December 1983. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Enga Ooru Kannagi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 31 October 1980. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Enga Oor Kannagi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
External links
- 1981 films
- 1980s Indian films
- 1980s multilingual films
- 1980s Tamil-language films
- 1980s Telugu-language films
- 1981 drama films
- Films about women in India
- Films directed by K. Balachander
- Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan
- Films with screenplays by K. Balachander
- Indian drama films
- Indian multilingual films