Donga Ramudu & Party(2003)
Donga Ramudu & Party is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Vamsy. The film stars Srikanth as a thief who impersonates a village chieftain's lost son, with Laya playing the female lead. The story follows a gang of criminals hiding from police in a rural village, where their leader's deception leads to romantic complications and moral dilemmas. The film features a supporting cast including Krishna Bhagavan, Tanikella Bharani, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Known for its light-hearted tone and ensemble comedy, the film grossed approximately $569,953 worldwide. It was released in India in July 2003.
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 June 2003
- Director
- Vamsy
- Language
- Telugu 0
Storyline
A small-time thief on the run from the police pretends to be the long-lost heir of a wealthy village chief. He must keep his identity a secret while falling in love with a local girl. But when the real heir returns, his lies threaten to destroy everything.
“When a thief becomes a prince”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Donga Ramudu & Party
Cast reunions in this film: Laya & Meka Srikanth (4 films together), and Chandra Mohan & Meka Srikanth (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Donga Ramudu' but was changed to 'Donga Ramadu and Party' to avoid confusion with other movies.
- Director Vamsy also composed the film's music, which was unusual as he is primarily known for directing.
- The village scenes were shot in and around the picturesque locations of Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.
- Actress Laya, who played the reporter, was a popular Telugu television anchor before entering films.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1960 Hindi film 'Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai', but with a comedic twist.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao in a humorous role as a police officer.
- The film did not perform well at the box office initially but later gained a cult following on television.