Dhulipala

Acting

Dhulipala

Born — Died

1921-09-24 — 2007-04-13

Place of birth

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

38 titles

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.

Known for

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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

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu poster
7.0

After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arjun takes a journey to worship Bhagwan Shri Shivji. It is during this journey that he will challenge Devrishi Narad that no one on Earth can instigate him to go against Bhagwan Shri Kishan. Arjun will soon have to mince his words when, on Subhadra's insistence, he will be compelled to take up arms and go to war against Kishanji in order to protect Chitrasen - who had inadvertently offended Sage Gabal - leading to Kishanji's decision to behead the former with his Sudarshan Chakra.

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu

1963

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NR

An ordinary man embarks on an extraordinary journey towards becoming a reputed sculptor. Though he encounters many hurdles, it never deters him from achieving his dreams.

Amarashilpi Jakanachari

1964

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7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Mahakavi Ashethrayya

1976

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8.0

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

Veeranjaneya

1968

Desa Drohulu poster
8.0

Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Kanta Rao, and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

Desa Drohulu

1964

Film credits

1980s · 3 titles

1970s · 20 titles

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7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Mahakavi Ashethrayya

1976

Bhakta Tukaram poster
10.0

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

Bhakta Tukaram

1973

Talli Kodukulu poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Talli Kodukulu

1973

Kurukshetram poster
8.0

The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.

Kurukshetram

1977

Daana Veera Soora Karna poster
9.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam poster
NR

1979 Telugu Film

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979

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

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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

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7.0

Mattilo Manikyam (Telugu: మట్టిలో మాణిక్యం) is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971.

Mattilo Manikyam

1971

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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

Maayani Mamata poster
7.0

Mayani Mamata (transl. Immortal Affection) is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhamidipati Bapaiah Panthulu under the Bhavani Pictures banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.

Maayani Mamata

1970

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

Sati Savitri poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sati Savitri

1978

1960s · 13 titles

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu poster
7.0

After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arjun takes a journey to worship Bhagwan Shri Shivji. It is during this journey that he will challenge Devrishi Narad that no one on Earth can instigate him to go against Bhagwan Shri Kishan. Arjun will soon have to mince his words when, on Subhadra's insistence, he will be compelled to take up arms and go to war against Kishanji in order to protect Chitrasen - who had inadvertently offended Sage Gabal - leading to Kishanji's decision to behead the former with his Sudarshan Chakra.

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu

1963

No artwork available
NR

An ordinary man embarks on an extraordinary journey towards becoming a reputed sculptor. Though he encounters many hurdles, it never deters him from achieving his dreams.

Amarashilpi Jakanachari

1964

No artwork available
8.0

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

Veeranjaneya

1968

Desa Drohulu poster
8.0

Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Kanta Rao, and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

Desa Drohulu

1964

Pandava Vanavasamu poster
6.8

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

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam poster
10.0

The film depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in the Mahabharata, focusing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva.

Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

1966

Sri Krishnavataram poster
8.0

The life story of Sri Krishna.

Sri Krishnavataram

1967

Niluvu Dopidi poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Niluvu Dopidi

1968

Narthanasala poster
6.8

The Pandavas have to finish 13-year exile and hide their real identities until Vijayadashmi. Arjun's son, Abhimanyu, falls in love with Virata's daughter Uttaraa, but does not reveal his identity.

Narthanasala

1963

Bhishma poster
9.0

Bhishma is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of Bhishma from the epic Mahabharata.

Bhishma

1962

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

Mahamantri Thimmarusu poster
10.0

Timmarusu the prime minister in Krishnadevaraya's court, is envied by Hamvira, who hopes to overthrow him. After being falsely accused of attacking the king, Timmarusu must prove his innocence.

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

1962

Bhama Vijayam poster
8.0

Jayachandra, a prince, falls in love with Sundari, a tribal girl and they end up getting married. However, they are separated by Vahini, a heavenly dancer, who is attracted to the prince.

Bhama Vijayam

1967