| Andhra Kesari | |
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| Directed by | Vijayachander |
| Produced by | Vijayachander |
| Starring | Vijayachander Murali Mohan |
| Music by | Satyam |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | Rs. 18 lakhs |
Andhra Kesari (transl. Lion of Andhra) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language period biographical film written, directed, and produced by Vijayachander. The film is based on the life of Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu, the first Chief Minister of Andhra State, popularly known by the epithet Andhra Kesari. It is a co-production between Vijayachander and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Vijayachander plays the title character Prakasam Panthulu, and Murali Mohan plays Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The film touches upon his contributions to the Simon Go Back movement.[1] It was released on 1 November 1983, the Andhra Pradesh State formation day. The film won two Nandi Awards - Best Child Actor for Master Harish and a Special Jury Award for Vijayachander.[2]