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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Doctor Cine Actor<br />
| image = Doctor Cine Actor poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Vijaya Nirmala]]<br />
| screenplay = Vijaya Nirmala<br />
| story = Pinishetty<br />
| producer = Kolluri Sriramchandra Murthy<br />K.L. Narasimhulu<br />
| starring = {{ubl|[[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]]|[[Jayasudha]]|[[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]]}}<br />
| cinematography = Pushtala Gopikrishna<br />
| editing = Adurthi Harinath<br />
| music = [[K. Chakravarthy]]<br />
| studio = Nara Naryana Combines<br />
| distributor = Sri Films ([[Andhra]])<br />
| released = {{Film date|1982|4|9|df=yes}}<br />
| runtime = 142 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Telugu<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Doctor Cine Actor''''' is a 1982 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy drama]] film directed by [[Vijaya Nirmala]]. Produced by Nara Naryana Combines, it stars [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] in a triple role alongside [[Jayasudha]] and [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]]. The film has music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy]].<br />
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''Doctor Cine Actor'' was released on 9 April 1982. It was moderately successful at the [[box office]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-25 |title=This Telugu Superstar Played Triple Roles in Several Films. Know More |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/this-telugu-superstar-played-triple-roles-in-several-films-know-more-4908038.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403110835/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/this-telugu-superstar-played-triple-roles-in-several-films-know-more-4908038.html |archive-date=3 April 2022 |access-date=3 April 2022 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Madhu is a talented doctor who earns several laurels with his research. He strives to make his cousin Raju a doctor like him but Raju is interested only in films. Raju also wins a prize by portraying [[Chatrapati Sivaji]] in a play. When Madhu insults Raju for wasting his time, depressed Raju leaves the home. Raju's [[childhood sweetheart]] Radha provides gives him money to move to [[Madras]]. <br />
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Raju struggles a lot in Madras for opportunities. One day, he obtains a small role and uses the opportunity to the fullest. He soon rises to become a bonafide star and earns millions of rupees. Meanwhile, film director Srikanth's wife and popular actress Ranjani try to get close to Raju. Raju, however, rejects her advances and marries Radha. Madhu also marries Latha. Slowly, Madhu and Raju cope with each other. Following a ghastly incident, Raju hands his baby boy to Madhu and Radha for safekeeping.<br />
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Srikanth and Rajani scheme and manage to get Raju on board for their next film. While Rajani lusts for Raju, Srikanth intends to damage his career. Raju realizes this and punishes them for their sins, and returns home.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
* [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] in a quadruple role as:<br />
**Madhu (doctor)<br />
**Raju (aspiring actor) <br />
**Dr. Prabhakar (Madhu's father - Raju's maternal uncle)<br />
**[[Chatrapati Sivaji]] (cameo)<br />
* [[Jayasudha]] as Radha<br />
* [[Kavitha (actress)|Kavitha]] as Latha<br />
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] as Srikanth<br />
* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Natasam<br />
* [[Narasimha Raju (Telugu actor)|Narasimha Raju]] as Dr.Gopi<br />
* Ravikanth<br />
* Ch. Krishna Murthy as Ranganna<br />
* Vallam Narasimha Rao<br />
* [[Subhashini]] as Ranjana<br />
* Mamatha as Durga<br />
* [[Suryakantham (actress)|Suryakantham]] as Kanthamma<br />
* Pushpa Kumari<br />
* Kakinada Shyamala<br />
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]<br />
* K. J. Saradhi<br />
* [[Kanta Rao]] as Prof. Madhava Rao<br />
* [[Nagesh]]<br />
* [[Mada Venkateswara Rao|Mada]]<br />
* Jagga Rao<br />
* Thota Subbarao<br />
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===Cameo appearances===<br />
* [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as himself<br />
* [[Sobhan Babu]] as himself<br />
* [[D. Ramanaidu]] as himself<br />
* [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] as himself<br />
* Katta Subba Rao as himself<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film marks Krishna's second appearance in a triple role. He plays a son and nephew who look alike.<ref name=":0" /> The film has score and soundtrack composed by [[K. Chakravarthy]]. The lyrics were written by [[Veturi]] and Appalacharya, with vocals by [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]] and [[S. Janaki]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Gudipoodi |first=Srihari |date=25 April 1982 |title=సినిమాల లో సినిమా : డాక్టర్ - సినీ ఆక్టర్ |language=te |trans-title=A film with films: Doctor-Cine Actor |work=[[Eenadu|Sitara]] |url=https://indiancine.ma/document/IPX/0,0,1878,2071 |access-date=3 April 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Reviewing the film for ''[[Andhra Patrika]]'' on 14 April 1982, C. S. B. appreciated the performances and technical aspects, adding, "Direction by Vijaya Nirmala appeals to all sections of audience."<ref>{{Cite news |last=B. |first=C. S. |date=14 April 1982 |title=చిత్ర సమీక్ష: డాక్టర్ - సినీ ఆక్టర్ |language=te |trans-title=Film review: Doctor - Cine Actor |work=[[Andhra Patrika]] |url=https://indiancine.ma/document/IPW/0,0,609,1464 |access-date=3 April 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Gudipoodi Srihari]] of [[Eenadu|''Sitara'' magazine]] on the review dated 25 April 1982, called the ''Doctor Cine Actor'' "a film within a film." Srihari felt that the focus was more on the actor part, and a few unnecessary scenes dragged down the screenplay.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|8714016}}<br />
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[[Category:1982 Telugu-language films]]<br />
[[Category:1982 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:1982 drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by K. Chakravarthy]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Vijaya Nirmala]]</div>AlannahHudspeth