Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (1970): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu is a 1970 film directed by B. Vittalacharya, starring N.T. Rama Rao as Ali Baba, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Mikkilineni. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt.
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- Runtime
- 2h 59m (179 min)
- Director
- B. Vittalacharya
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Telugu - After the credits
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What Is Ali Baba 40 Dongalu About?
The premise of Ali Baba 40 Dongalu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The 1970 Telugu production starring N.T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa adapts the classic Ali Baba story. It is a remake of the 1956 Tamil picture Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum, which itself was based on the folklore of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The story follows Ali Baba's cunning clash with the band of thieves as he seeks the hidden treasure.
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu Themes & Keywords
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Where to Watch Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
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Ali Baba 40 Dongalu Cast & Characters
N.T. Rama Rao leads the cast as Ali Baba, with Kaikala Satyanarayana as Chotu and Mikkilineni as Sardar. Directed by B. Vittalacharya; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Vittalacharya
- N.T. Rama Rao as Ali Baba
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Chotu
- Mikkilineni as Sardar
- Jayalalithaa J as Marjiana
Also Starring in Ali Baba 40 Dongalu
· 7 more- Hemalatha Chandbibi
- Nagabhushanam Cassim
- Suryakantham Sultana
- Allu Ramalingaiah Vydyudu
- Rama Prabha Chilaka
- Raavi Kondala Rao Fakiraiah
- Raja Babu Sisindri
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu Plot Summary
What happens in Ali Baba 40 Dongalu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Baghdad, a band of 40 thieves sows chaos and camouflages their treasure in a hidden cave known as Sesame. The Sardar entrusts his acolyte Kaikala Satyanarayana as Chotu and his daughter Jayalalithaa J Marjiana to uncover the town’s wealth and bring it to light. Among the sprawling schemes and shadows, Alibaba, a bold young man N.T. Rama Rao who already knows Marjiana, falls for her and the two share a quiet bond that blossoms into love. Alibaba’s life unfolds under the roof of his mother, Chandbibi Hemalatha, while they live with his stingy brother Kasim Khan Nagabhushanam and Kasim’s sharp wife, Sultana Suryakantham. To keep things moving, Kasim sends Alibaba out with two donkeys to gather wood, a routine task that will soon reveal a far more extraordinary secret.
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The whole story of Ali Baba 40 Dongalu, scene by scene
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Ali Baba 40 Dongalu FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Ali Baba 40 Dongalu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ali Baba 40 Dongalu?
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).
When was Ali Baba 40 Dongalu released?
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu was released on April 4, 1970.
Who directed Ali Baba 40 Dongalu?
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu was directed by B. Vittalacharya.
More films by B. Vittalacharya Who is in the cast of Ali Baba 40 Dongalu?
Ali Baba 40 Dongalu stars N.T. Rama Rao as Ali Baba, Kaikala Satyanarayana as Chotu and Mikkilineni as Sardar, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch Ali Baba 40 Dongalu?
In the US, Ali Baba 40 Dongalu is streaming on Sun Nxt (availability from JustWatch).
Does Ali Baba 40 Dongalu have a post-credit scene?
No. Ali Baba 40 Dongalu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ali Baba 40 Dongalu in?
The original language of Ali Baba 40 Dongalu is Telugu.
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