Dhulipala

Acting

Dhulipala

Born 1921-09-24 · Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Dhulipala (born Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry) (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007) was an Indian film actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni. He began his acting career at the young age of 13. He worked in about 300 films. He shot to fame with Bheeshma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam acting along with N. T. Rama Rao.

Acting credits

Bhakta Tukaram poster
10.0

The story of this film is based on the life story of a prominent saint Tukaram.

Bhakta Tukaram

1973

Yugapurushudu poster
10.0

When 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

Kurukshetram poster
9.0

The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.

Kurukshetram

1977

Mosagallaku Mosagadu poster
7.7

Amarvedu dynasty was attacked by Britishers at the time of Bobbili war in South India. Before the Britishers are about to attack the dynasty, a couple of friends Daanaala Dharmayya (Gummadi) and Pagadaala Subbayya hides the treasure in a cave of five doors, very far away.

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

1971

No artwork available
NR

Gopi and Radha fall in love during a trip but Radha's father orchestrates their breakup. Years later, the estranged couple reunites through their illegitimate child.

Manchi Manushulu

1974

Samrat Ashoka poster
7.0

The life story of emperor Ashoka.

Samrat Ashoka

1992

Choodalani Vundi poster
6.0

Ramakrishna arrives in Kolkata and takes up residence in Padmavathi's housing colony. While at first he seems happy and easy-going, soon his real reason for returning to Kolkata is revealed. He wants revenge!

Choodalani Vundi

1998

No artwork available
8.0

Veeranjaneya is a 1968 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.

Veeranjaneya

1968

Talli Kodukulu poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Talli Kodukulu

1973

Bhaktha Prahlada poster
7.0

Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father. Hiranyakashipu is determined to dissuade his son from worshipping Lord Vishnu, as the Lord killed his brother, Hiranyaksa. To prevent Prahlada's devotion, Hiranyakashipu is willing to go to any extent.

Bhaktha Prahlada

1967

Prema Nagar poster
10.0

A romantic story about a wealthy boy whose life revolves around wine and women and a middle class girl who changes him. They fall in love but his mother opposes the match.

Prema Nagar

1971

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam poster
NR

1979 Telugu Film

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979

Daana Veera Soora Karna poster
8.8

A retelling of Mahabharata through the perspectives of KARNA and DURYODHANA. The film uses dialogue and poetry written in Classical Telugu/ Grandhika Basha.

Daana Veera Soora Karna

1977

Niluvu Dopidi poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Niluvu Dopidi

1968

No artwork available
10.0

Desamante Manushuloyi is a 1970 Telugu, political social problem film. The film was directed by C. S. Rao. It received the 1970 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Desamante Manushuloyi

1970

No artwork available
NR

Madhu, the grandson of a millionaire, Balaraju, is separated from him after his parents meet with an accident. He is raised by Shankaraiah, who tells him the truth about his heritage on his death bed.

Pilla Zamindar

1980

Karunamayudu poster
6.5

A 160-minute version of the life of Jesus Christ filmed entirely with a cast and crew of Christian Indians in India.

Karunamayudu

1978

Vishwanatha Nayakudu poster
7.0

The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.

Vishwanatha Nayakudu

1987

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha poster
NR

MonagadOstunnadu Jagratha is a 1972 Telugu Eastman color action film, directed by K.V.S. Kutumba Rao and produced by Y.V. Rao. The film had musical score by Satyam. The action scenes were shot in the villages of Rajasthan.

Monagadostunnadu Jagratha

1972

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham poster
7.5

The film is based on Hindu scripture Ramayana which shows Hanuman's devotion towards Rama. It begins with the crowning ceremony of Rama & Sita.

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham

1975

Magaadu poster
7.0

Two brothers are raised amidst difficulties, but one becomes a cop while the other takes to crime and becomes a gangster. Fate puts them against each other, which leads to disastrous consequences. It is a remake of Hindi film Deewaar (1975).

Magaadu

1976

Vichitra Jeevitham poster
NR

Chandra 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

Pandava Vanavasamu poster
6.7

After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back in order to reclaim their land.

Pandava Vanavasamu

1965

Srimadhvirata Parvamu poster
8.0

It is an Epic story based on the book Virata Parva of Mahabharatha. After 12 years of Vanavasam, the Pandavas spend their 13th year of exile the Agnaadhavasam in an incognito state with disguised identities at the court of Virata. Follows how they end their exile & the marriage celebration of Uttara and Abhimanyu.

Srimadhvirata Parvamu

1979