Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (transl. One Radha, two Krishnas) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is adapted from the novel of the same name by Yandamoori Veerendranath.[1][2]
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Story by | Yandamuri Veerendranath |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Lok Singh |
| Edited by | D. Venkataratnam |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Sri Sarasa Movies |
| Distributed by | Raaj Kamal Films International (Tamil version) |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Released on 2 October 1986, Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu premiered alongside another film by Kodandarami Reddy, Rakshasudu. This marked a rare occurrence in which two films from the same director were released simultaneously, with both being adaptations based on novels written by Yandamoori Veerendranath.[3]
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Murali Krishna / Hari Krishna
- Sridevi as Radha
- Rao Gopal Rao as Narasimham
- Satyanarayana as Satyam / Jango
- Rajendra Prasad as Prasad
- Nutan Prasad as Inspector Koteswara Rao
- Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Anjneelu
- Rajeev as Raja
- Ramana Murthy as Narayana Rao
- P. J. Sarma as Jailor
- Bhemiswara Rao as Principal
- Telephone Satyanarayana
- KK Sarma as Hostel Warden
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Barber Appa Rao
- Dham
- Annapurna as Parvathi
- Jayamalini as item number
- Samyukta
- Bindu Ghosh as Andallamma
- Chilakala Radha as Servant
- Kalpana Rai as Hostel Warden
- Nirmalamma as Bamma
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lyrics were written by Veturi. Music was released on Echo Audio Company.[4][5] For the Tamil-dubbed version Hare Radha Hare Krishna, all lyrics were written by Vaali.[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vey Vey" | Kamal Haasan | 4:46 |
| 2. | "Madhura Murali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Pattu Mari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Danimma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Eami Tuntari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:32 |
| Total length: | 22:43 | ||
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yar Amma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Samakkoli" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Paruvamuruka Idhayam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Radha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Paaramma" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 6. | "Pachaimani Pavalamani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
References
edit- ^ "Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan: Legendary Telugu films of the legendary actor". The Times of India. 7 November 2018. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Yandamuri Veerendranath: చిరంజీవిని నవలా నాయకుడిని చేసిన యండమూరి". NTV (in Telugu). 14 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ తంజావూర్ కిరణ్ కుమార్ (7 August 2024). "Chiranjeevi Vs Kamal Haasan: ఒకే రోజు విడుదలైన చిరు, కమల్ హాసన్ సినిమాలు.. దర్శకుడు కూడా ఒకడే." Zee News (in Telugu). Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnalu Telugu Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Hare Radha Hare Krishna Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.