| Gudachari 116 | |
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| Directed by | M. Mallikarjuna Rao |
| Written by | Aarudhra |
| Screenplay by | M. Mallikarjuna Rao |
| Story by | Aarudhra |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nahta Doondi |
| Starring | Krishna Jayalalitha Rajanala Mukkamala |
| Cinematography | Ravikant Nagaich |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production companies | Rajalakshmi Productions Vijaya Lakshmi Pictures |
| Distributed by | East India |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gudachari 116 (transl. Agent 116) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language spy film directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao, who co-wrote the film with Aarudhra. The film stars Krishna in title role, alongside Jayalalitha, Rajanala and Mukkamala in pivotal roles. It is recognized as the first spy film ever made in Indian cinema.[1] It was Krishna's third film in a lead role and the first as a solo lead.[2][3]
Released on 11 August 1966, Gudachari 116 was a commercial success. The film's popularity led to several unrelated sequels and a Hindi remake, Farz (1967).[3] Gudachari 116 marked a turning point in Krishna's career, propelling him to stardom. Following the film's release, Krishna was booked for 20 more films. His role in the film earned him the nickname "Andhra James Bond" and solidified his position as a leading figure in Telugu cinema.[4]
- ^ Nagaraju, Jinka (17 November 2022). "Krishna obit: Andhra's James Bond who turned Telugu cinema's heartthrob". The Federal. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Krishna: ఆంధ్రుల జేమ్స్ బాండ్". Eenadu (in Telugu). 31 May 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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