State Rowdy

<p>Kalicharan is a rowdy who kidnaps all the leading rowdies from different parts of the state working under two rivals, and provides them with good jobs. Asha has an interest in him and assists with his good deeds. To get rid of this “state rowdy,” the villains learn that he has a mother and a cousin, Radha, and inform them of his whereabouts. It is known that Kali is actually Prudhvi who was aspiring to become a police officer but could not get the job due to Naagamani, even though he performed well at the interview and tests. He becomes an outlaw due to this and turns as state rowdy to eliminate all the other rowdies by taking law into his own hands. When his mother and Radha see him, he is forced to reveal the secret that he is actually a police informer working for Naagamani to bring criminals to justice. Naagamani has lost her husband and daughter in fighting the villains. Later, it is learnt that Asha is Naagamani’s daughter, and she is accused of murdering Rao Gopal Rao’s younger brother. The rest of the story forms on how she is acquitted with Kali’s help, and how Kali and Naagamani get rid of their enemies by bringing them to justice. In the end Prudhvi hands over Asha to Nagamani and he marries Radha. was produced by , marking his only collaboration with . The film starred with and as the female leads marking Reavthi’s first movie as a lead heroine with Chiranjeevi. Later due to date issues Revathi’s role was taken by . Initially, the project was set to be directed by , known for his successful collaborations with Chiranjeevi. However, due to Kodandarami Reddy’s commitments to other projects with the actor, was brought in to direct, marking his first collaboration with Chiranjeevi. This partnership would later result in the highly successful (2002). The music for was composed by , in his first collaboration with Chiranjeevi. The audio launch event was attended by . The soundtrack, featuring songs like “Radha Radha Madilona,” “Chukkala Pallakilo,” “One Two Three Four,” “Tadhigana Thom,” and “Are Mooti Meeda Meesamunna,” was a hit, particularly among mass audiences. The song “One Two Three Four” helped popularize breakdancing. was released on March 23, 1989, following the blockbuster success of Chiranjeevi’s earlier that year. The strong box office performance of heightened expectations for . Distributors in the showed significant interest in acquiring the film’s rights, with some reportedly offering blank cheques. Although the film initially received mixed word-of-mouth, it quickly gained traction and became a major commercial success. was praised for its mass appeal and energetic songs, which played a crucial role in its popularity. In its first week, the film grossed 1.14 , with a of 75 . The film set a record in the Nizam region by grossing over ₹1 crore, a remarkable feat for a Telugu film at the time. The film’s success garnered nationwide attention. The -based trade magazine published an article titled , comparing the collections of to those of ‘s films, surprising many in the . The 100-day celebration of was attended by as the chief guest. The success of further solidified Chiranjeevi’s status as the reigning superstar of Telugu cinema’. This article about a Telugu-language film of the 1980s is a . You can help Wikipedia by .</p>