Kathanayakudu
1984, Telugu. Directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao.
Kathanayakudu (English: Hero) is a 1984 Telugu, drama film produced D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti in the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy.[3] The film was remade in Hindi as Dilwaala (1986)
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Telugu
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 14 December 1984
- Original title
- కథానాయకుడు
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Kathanayakudu runs 153 minutes (2h 33m).
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Kathanayakudu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kathanayakudu is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Kathanayakudu on?
Kathanayakudu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, and Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kathanayakudu?
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Who directed Kathanayakudu?
Kathanayakudu (1984) was directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao and stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti, Gollapudi Maruti Rao.