
Acting
Kongara Jaggayya
Born — Died
1928-12-31 — 2004-03-05
Place of birth
Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
61 titles
Kongara Jaggayya was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.
Known for
Bhupati Raja is a ruler of the kingdom. He is strictly against love marriages and backward castes. He kils his younger son as he falls in love with a girl.
Prema Mandiram
1981
NRDue to unforeseen circumstances, Suguna ends up marrying Raja Shekar, her lover Chandra Shekar's older brother. However, when their past relationship resurfaces, things get complicated.
Intiki Deepam Illale
1961
NRRamu pays a heavy price while he strives to become a policeman at his father's behest even though his mother is unhappy about it.
Aggi Ravva
1981
9.0Madhu, a wealthy and naive boy, meets Vasanthi and develops feelings for her. However, he gets depressed after knowing that Vasanthi only saw him as a brother.
Pooja Phalamu
1964
9.0Disco King is a 1984 Telugu-language dance film directed by Tatineni Prasad. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Tulasi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film Disco Dancer. The film was released on 7 June 1984
Disco King
1984
NRKrishna, a gangster, searches aggressively for a rival gang that circulates fake currency after his family's reputation is ruined. Meanwhile, a police officer tries to stop his illegal activities. It is a remake of Dus Numbri (1976).
KD No:1
1978
Film credits
1990s · 5 titles
Rambabu, a rich heir, falls in love with Mythili, a dancer, but she does not reciprocate. However, he soon learns a dark secret about his birth and reinvents himself to win Mythili over.
Kunthi Putrudu
1993
8.0Kalyani is abandoned by her lover when her father disowns her. However, her father has a change of heart and she is forced to hire a thief, Vishnu, to play her husband in front of him.
Alludugaru
1990
Ravindra, the son of a respected man, grows up to become a gangster. However, he regrets the choices he makes and tries to make amends for his mistakes.
Repati Rowdy
1993
6.0To gain acquittal in a falsely implicated murder case, Shivaji fights elections and wins. He discovers the criminal links that extend from village to the minister and vows to fight for the needy.
Assembly Rowdy
1991
9.0Dharmakshetram is a 1992 Telugu Action film, produced by K.C. Reddy on Sri Rajeev Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Divya Bharti in the lead roles and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Dharma Kshetram
1992
1980s · 25 titles
Bhupati Raja is a ruler of the kingdom. He is strictly against love marriages and backward castes. He kils his younger son as he falls in love with a girl.
Prema Mandiram
1981
NRRamu pays a heavy price while he strives to become a policeman at his father's behest even though his mother is unhappy about it.
Aggi Ravva
1981
9.0Disco King is a 1984 Telugu-language dance film directed by Tatineni Prasad. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Tulasi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film Disco Dancer. The film was released on 7 June 1984
Disco King
1984
No synopsis available yet.
Pachani Kapuram
1985
7.5Brothers Kalyan and Gopi get separated at birth and grow up in different households. Years later, fate brings them together and they set out to exact revenge against their father's killer.
Guru Sishyulu
1981
No synopsis available yet.
Janaki Ramudu
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Tiruguleni Manishi
1981
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
8.0Gopi, a famous singer, falls in love with Vijaya, a petty thief. Things take a turn when he discovers that she is Dharma Rao's daughter, the man who was killed by his father.
Aatagadu
1980
7.7Puliraju is a small time rowdy. When Jennifer arrives in his town as a school teacher, he becomes her student and she transforms his into a different person. Soon, they fall in love. But will they be able to unite?
Aradhana
1987
7.0Krishna is a rich guy goes out act as a poor soul to help common man and helps Sridevi's family
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
1983
5.5No synopsis available yet.
Kirathakudu
1986
7.6CBI officer Pravallika strives to expose a dangerous criminal, Anantananda Swamy. In her quest, she finds help in a stage artiste named Vihari who offers to help.
Aakhari Poratam
1988
NRThe story starts with a conflict between two villages Ramapuram and Raghavapuram for Lord Rama statues. In that conflict, Raja's father who is the president of Ramapuram has been killed by Govindaiah brother-Subbaramaiah. Taking into that mind Raja's elder brother Rangayya kills Subbaramaiah and is sentenced to jail. After few years, Raja falls in love with one of his colleague in college without knowing that she is Subbaramayya's daughter, her name is Vara Laxmi. But their love was accepted neither by Laxmi's brother Hari nor by Govindayya. The rest of the film is all about how Raja struggles to marry Lakshmi with creating the relationship between both the families.
Seetharama Kalyanam
1986
The film begins in a village whose president Chandraiah (Jaggayya) is a man of integrity who has been unanimously elected for the past 25 years, and has established peace. He leads a happy family life with his ideal wife Anasuya (Annapurna), three sons Sivaram (Eeswara Rao), Prasad (Sudhakar), and Ramakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna), two daughters-in-law Kamala (Y. Vijaya), and Satya (Rajyalakshmi), 1 daughter Poorna (Varalakshmi), and a grandson Gopi (Master Rajesh). Gopi is sweetest to both Chandraiah and Ramakrishna and he too strongly bonded with him. Besides, Suraiah (Satyanarayana) a deleterious and always begrudges Chandraiah. Yet, benevolent Chandraiah knitted his elder daughter Satya with Prasad. Ramakrishna is a gallant who always accepts the challenges, and triumphs which perturbs his father
President Gari Abbayi
1987
8.0Bharathi's parents refuse to accept her after discovering that she is pregnant with Suresh's child, the man who cheated her.
Nyayam Kavali
1981
A professor finds his life shattered due to the corrupt activities in the city. Realising that the law is unable to deal with the anti-social elements, he takes it upon himself to punish the culprits.
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985
Ravi, a middle-class teacher's son, falls in love with Chaaya, the daughter of a wealthy man. When the latter's father disapproves of their union, the couple must fight for their relationship.
Sahasame Jeevitham
1984
7.0A man and a woman fall in love with each other; his mother does not approve of her as she is from a different religion and her brother is a gangster. But they decide to withstand religious differences to be with each other.
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981
Ramu (Nandamuri Balakrishna) is an orphan whom Lawyer Raghava Rao (Jaggayya) and Gayatri Devi (Sharada) had adopted and treated like a son, as one of their four children. Ramu was very sensible and loved his parents a lot, he could do anything for his parents. Once Ramu meets Sita (Rajani), who is the daughter of the servant in their house and falls in love with her. Ramu's freedom and rights in the affairs of their house is not liked by their own sons Satish and Ramesh (Hari Prasad and Bhaskar) and son-in-law Gopalam (Sudhakar). So they plan and remove Ramu from their house and take all the authorities. Now Ramu is trying to reunite his family. Whether he will he be successful in his mission forms the rest of the story.
Ramu
1987
7.9Panduranga Rao is a detective, who is popularly known as James Pond. His life takes an interesting turn when he is tasked to find a lady's long-lost brother.
Chantabbai
1986
8.0The film is a battle between feudalism & Communism. Trouble ensues when Raja, a medical college student, falls in love with his classmate Rani, unaware of a powerful enmity existing between their families based on class differences.
Chandashasanudu
1983
Vijay is a 1989 Telugu, Action film, produced by Akkineni Venkat on Annapurna Studios banner and directed by B. Gopal. Starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Vijayashanti played the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy.
Vijay
1989
NRRamudu Bheemudu is a 1988 Telugu drama film produced by C.H.V.V. Satyanarayana and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Radha, Suhasini in the lead roles and music composed by Chakravarthy
Ramudu Bheemudu
1988
7.5Yedanthasthula Meda (transl. Seven Storied Building) is a 1980 Telugu-language drama film, produced under the Jhansi Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sujatha, Jaya Sudha and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade as Hindi movie Pyaasa Sawan (1981) and in Tamil as Maadi Veettu Ezhai (1981).
Yedanthasthula Meda
1980
1970s · 14 titles
NRKrishna, a gangster, searches aggressively for a rival gang that circulates fake currency after his family's reputation is ruined. Meanwhile, a police officer tries to stop his illegal activities. It is a remake of Dus Numbri (1976).
KD No:1
1978
The people of a village Live under the oppression of an evil landlord. However, the landlord's son goes against his own father and fights for the rights of the villagers.
Bhoomi Kosam
1974
NRManasaakshi (transl. Conscience) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language social film, directed by Parvataneni Sambasiva Rao. It stars Krishna Ghattamaneni, Bharathi Rao, Kongara Jaggayya, Kantha Rao, and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by J.V. Raghavulu.
Manasaakshi
1977
10.0Movie starring Shoban Babu, Kongara Jaggaiah and directed by K S Prakash Rao.
Naa Thammudu
1971
NRMaavari Manchitanam (transl. My Husband's Goodness) is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by Master Venu. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Do Anjaane (1976), itself based on the novel Ratrir Yatri by Nihar Ranjan Gupta.
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
8.0Meena feels stifled by her mother who makes all of her choices for her. When she visits her aunt's house in the village, Meena falls in love with Krishna. But Krishna is already engaged and Meena's mother is planning her wedding to Sarathy.
Meena
1973
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
NRChandra Shekar "Chandram" loves and marries Gowri. Soon, Chandram gets a job in an estate owned by Surendra Nath a decadent person who behaves like a gentleman and provides good hospitality. Later, once Gowri is alone, tries to molest her but Chandram arrives in time, and the quarrel ensues into the death of Surendra Nath. Chandram is sentenced to death but, on the way to prison, the police van meets with an accident and all occupants are dead.
Vichitra Jeevitham
1978
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bhoot Mera Saathi
1974
8.8Cinematic version of the life of the legendary freedom fighter.
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
No synopsis available yet.
Koduku Kodalu
1972
10.0When Pushpagiri learns that his daughter has given birth to a son, he asks Dhanunjay, his nephew, to bring them home. However, Dhanunjay plans to kill the young one.
Yugapurushudu
1978
8.0When Yugandhar, a ruthless don, gets killed in a police encounter, Jaganath, the police superintendent, trains his lookalike to pose as the don and help nab his gang. It is remake of Hindi film Don (1978).
Yugandhar
1979
4.0Mangalya Bhagyam is a 1974 Telugu family-drama film directed and produced by B. Padmanabham. The film starred Bhanumathi, Jayanthi, and Subha, and Sreedhar in the lead roles. M. Muthu composed the film's songs.
Mangalya Bhagyam
1974
1960s · 12 titles
NRDue to unforeseen circumstances, Suguna ends up marrying Raja Shekar, her lover Chandra Shekar's older brother. However, when their past relationship resurfaces, things get complicated.
Intiki Deepam Illale
1961
9.0Madhu, a wealthy and naive boy, meets Vasanthi and develops feelings for her. However, he gets depressed after knowing that Vasanthi only saw him as a brother.
Pooja Phalamu
1964
NRFollows the story of a freedom fighter couple, Santhamma and Dharmarao, during the British Raj.
Padandi Munduku
1962
Directed by K.S. Prakash Rao.
Renukadevi Mahatyam
1960
7.7Dr. Murali Krishna loves Anuradha, but he loses his scholarship after a misunderstanding with her. Krishna becomes engaged to Lakshmi before going to London. An uninterested Lakshmi asks Anuradha to write letters to Krishna on her behalf, intensifying Anuradha's feelings. Then Krishna has an accident and everything changes.
Aradhana
1962
Raghu cooks up many lies to woo Mala to win a challenge. However, when he develops feelings for her, Mala refuses to believe him and Raghu has to work twice as hard to win her trust again. His task becomes even more difficult when he inexplicably brings Rani home.
Antastulu
1965
NRManase Mandiram (English: The Heart is a Temple) is a 1966 Telugu language romantic drama film, produced by Yarra Appa Rao on Sri Krishna Sai Films banner and directed by C. V. Sridhar. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in the lead roles and music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was a remake of Tamil film Nenjil Or Aalayam (1962), Sridhar remade the film in Hindi as Dil Ek Mandir (1963). It was also remade in Malayalam as Hridayam Oru Kshethram (1976), and in Kannada as Kumkuma Rakshe (1977).
Manase Mandiram
1966
9.0Radha's father brings a marriage proposal for her, which she refuses and runs away from home. Later, she comes across nine people, each representing a specific human behaviour.
Navaratri
1966
Veeranjaneya is a 1968 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.
Veeranjaneya
1968
NRSivagami is a Tamil language film released in 1960. It is the last film in which M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar acted. The film was produced by M. A. Venu under the banner Muthiah Pictures. By the year 1959, M. K. T. Bhagavathar requested M. A. Venu to produce a film. M. A. Venu agreed and started producing this film. However, M. K. T. Bhagavathar died while the production was half way. So, the crew adapted the story and completed the film. Bhagavathar could not sing at this time. He told the producer that he has some songs recorded earlier for another film 'Rajayogi' that was never produced and told the producer to use those songs. So, the songs that took place in this film were recorded long before.
Sivagami
1960
It tells the story of a rich man falling in love with a tribal girl, and how the pair face challenges in life when they separate.
Chinnari Papalu
1968
7.0Anand, a doctor, drops a strange woman at a cemetery. Thereafter, he experiences many bizarre and paranormal incidents that could be connected to the unknown woman.
Who is she?
1966
1950s · 4 titles
9.0Kotayya (Ranga Rao) is a kind man. He marries Rami. She succumbs to pressure from Gopala Swamy and elopes with him, leaving her husband. Rami and Gopala successfully plan and send Kotayya to jail. After returning from jail, Kotayya becomes a rowdy drunkard. He plans to take revenge and kill Gopala Swamy.
Golden Baby
1955
7.3Ramadasu, a perpetual debtor, wants his son Raghu to marry Manjari in order to acquire Mukunda Rao's assets. But Raghu is already married to Leela and Manjari loves Raja, Leela's brother. Raja and his friend Bhaja Govindam hatch a plan to teach everyone a lesson.
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
6.5As a child, Ramudu is separated from his sister Lakshmi when he is arrested for thievery. Released from jail as an adult, Ramudu seeks to reunite with Lakshmi, but the shadow of his past threatens to destroy her future. What will Lakshmi give up to save her brother?
Donga Ramudu
1955
In order to take revenge, a village chieftain, Munasabu, murders the poor Tirupati and blames his friend Kondaiah, a labourer, for the crime.
Edi Nijam?
1956
