Adavi Donga (1985): Cast & Plot
Adavi Donga is a 1985 drama directed by K Raghavendra Rao, starring Sharada, Rao Gopal Rao and Radha.
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- Director
- K Raghavendra Rao
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Adavi Donga About?
The premise of Adavi Donga without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sharada, a forest activist, battles Rao Gopal Rao’s smuggling ring. During the fight she loses her infant son, who is raised in the jungle like a mute Tarzan. Years later tourist Radha gets lost and is rescued by the grown‑up son, now called Kalidasu, whose innocence wins her love. When police arrest him for confronting poachers, Sharada discovers his true identity and trains him to defeat the criminals. Kalidasu also learns Radha is Jaggayya’s niece, and the story follows his revenge against Rao Gopal Rao.
Adavi Donga Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- minecart
- swinging on a vine
- couple
- loincloth
- good versus evil
- assassin
- rabbit
- scream
- tiger
- crocodile
- damsel in distress
- reflection in a mirror
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- hunting trophy
- riding an elephant
- radio
- adventure hero
- lion
- treehouse
- baby elephant
- white bra
- torture
- father son relationship
- revenge
- tattoo
- frame up
- poaching
- bare chested male
- mother son reunion
- long lost son
- elephant
- jungle
- bedroom
- bathroom
- mirror
- wild man
- hunting rifle
- kiss on the cheek
- stream
- monkey
- bathing
- camera
- photograph
Adavi Donga Cast
Sharada leads the cast, with Rao Gopal Rao and Radha. Directed by K Raghavendra Rao; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director K Raghavendra Rao
Also Starring in Adavi Donga
· 3 moreAdavi Donga Plot Summary
What happens in Adavi Donga from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Viswam and his wife Vasundhara Sharada are an idealistic couple living near a forest, devoted to educating the illiterate forest dwellers to improve their quality of life and earn a better livelihood. Their mission is noble, rooted in hope and a belief that knowledge can change lives, and they work tirelessly to uplift the community around them. Yet their progress draws the ire of a local villain, Thodella Appala Naidu Rao Gopal Rao, who profits by exploiting the poor—buying their products at low prices and selling them in the nearby town for a hefty margin. His grip on the villagers’ profits casts a long shadow over the forest’s simple, hopeful efforts.
Full summary
The whole story of Adavi Donga, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Adavi Donga?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the character Kalidasu, the child raised by an elephant?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Adavi Ramudu, Aadi and Kondaveeti Donga.
Adavi Donga FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Adavi Donga, each answered in a sentence.
When was Adavi Donga released?
Adavi Donga was released on September 19, 1985.
Who directed Adavi Donga?
Adavi Donga was directed by K Raghavendra Rao.
More films by K Raghavendra Rao Who is in the cast of Adavi Donga?
Adavi Donga stars Sharada, Rao Gopal Rao and Radha, among 7 credited actors.
Does Adavi Donga have a post-credit scene?
No. Adavi Donga has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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