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Adavi Donga (1985)

Adavi Donga poster
Directed by
K. Raghavendra Rao
Genre
drama
Country
India
Runtime
2h 16m
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man raised by elephants in a forest fights a corrupt villain who is exploiting poor tribal villagers. He uses his unique skills to protect the innocent and bring justice.

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What happens

Adavi Donga (transl. Thief of the forest) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Chalasani Gopi. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radha in lead roles. The plot follows a man raised in the forest by elephants as he seeks justice against a corrupt antagonist exploiting tribal villagers. The film marked the first collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Raghavendra Rao as a solo lead and featured a soundtrack composed by K. Chakravarthy. Released on 19 September 1985, Adavi Donga was a major commercial success and solidified Chiranjeevi's position as a leading star in Telugu cinema. The film also began a series of successful collaborations between Chiranjeevi and Raghavendra Rao, establishing them as a celebrated actor-director duo in Telugu cinema. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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