Sudigundalu (1968): Cast & Plot
Sudigundalu is a 1968 drama directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, starring Vijayachander, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Nageshwara Rao Akkineni. It runs 3 hours.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Adurthi Subba Rao
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sudigundalu About?
The premise of Sudigundalu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Judge Chandrasekharam, renowned for his compassion, loses his wife in childbirth and his son Raja is murdered by youths Prasanna Rani and Vijayachander. He later defends the culprits, exposing the true motives. Sudigundalu (Whirlpools), a 1968 Telugu drama, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and features Nagarjuna Akkineni’s cameo.
Sudigundalu Themes & Keywords
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Sudigundalu Cast & Characters
Vijayachander leads the cast, with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Nageshwara Rao Akkineni as Gumasta. Directed by Adurthi Subba Rao; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Adurthi Subba Rao
- Vijayachander
- Nagarjuna Akkineni
- Nageshwara Rao Akkineni as Gumasta
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Gumasta
Sudigundalu Plot Summary
What happens in Sudigundalu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Justice Chandra Shekaram is a noble and generous judge who shelters the families afflicted by his judgments. Under his loving care, these households grow into a close, conjugal unit and raise Raja, a motherless infant, with an outpouring of affection. As Raja blossoms into a bright, beloved boy, the home becomes a beacon of warmth and trust, where the line between dispense of justice and personal duty blurs in the best possible way.
Full summary
The whole story of Sudigundalu, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sudigundalu?
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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Who is the noble judge who shelters families and later defends the accused in the courtroom?
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Sudigundalu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sudigundalu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sudigundalu?
Sudigundalu runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Sudigundalu released?
Sudigundalu was released in 1968.
Who directed Sudigundalu?
Sudigundalu was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.
More films by Adurthi Subba Rao Who is in the cast of Sudigundalu?
Sudigundalu stars Vijayachander, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Nageshwara Rao Akkineni as Gumasta, among 4 credited actors.
Does Sudigundalu have a post-credit scene?
No. Sudigundalu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sudigundalu in?
The original language of Sudigundalu is Telugu.
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