| M. L. A. Yedukondalu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | D. Himabindu |
| Starring | Dasari Narayana Rao Sujatha Gummadi |
| Cinematography | K. S. Mani |
| Edited by | D. Rajagopal |
| Music by | K. Chakravarthy |
Production company | Hima Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
M. L. A. Yedukondalu is a 1983Telugu-language film directed byDasari Narayana Rao. Produced by D. Himabindu and presented by Rayapa Raju, the film stars Dasari Narayana Rao in the titular role along withSujatha andGummadi.[1] It was a critical and commercial success[2] and was later remade in Hindi asAaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar in 1984.[3][4]
M. L. A. Yedukondalu tells the story of a barber named Yedukondalu, who rises to political prominence in his fight against corrupt practices in Indian democracy. He challenges the prevailing political system and seeks to ensure that votes are not bought but instead used as a weapon against dishonest politicians. Dasari Narayana Rao, who also directed and wrote the film, presents a sharp commentary on Indian politics without directly attacking any political parties or individuals. The film emphasizes the importance of clean and fair elections.
The film was shot atAnnapurna Studios, and Dasari Narayana Rao worked quickly to complete it.M. L. A. Yedukondalu was released in 1983. The year also witnessed theAndhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, where theTelugu Desam Party andN. T. Rama Rao rose to political prominence.
The film's music was composed byK. Chakravarthy, with lyrics written bySri Sri, Palagummi Viswanatham, and Dasari Narayana Rao. The soundtrack includes the following songs:
The film was well-received for its bold take on Indian political corruption and the necessity for electoral reform. Dasari Narayana Rao's direction and acting were widely praised, and the film's satirical tone, particularly its dialogues, contributed to its success. The film's success also led to its remake in Hindi asAaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984), starringRajesh Khanna and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.[3][4]