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{{Short description|2000 Telugu film by V. Jyothikumar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kauravudu
| image = Kauravudu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = V. Jyothi Kumar
| producer = K. Padmaja
| writer = V. Jyothi Kumar
| starring = [[Konidela Nagendra Babu|Nagababu]]<br/>[[Ramya Krishna]]
| music = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cinematography = Mohan Chand
| editing = K. Rango Paul Reddy
| studio = Sai Varun Tej Arts<br/>[[Anjana Productions]] {{small|(presenter)}}
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2000|7|27|df=yes}}
| language = Telugu
| country = India
}}

'''''Kauravudu''''' is a 2000 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by V. Jyothikumar. The film stars [[Nagendra Babu]] and [[Ramya Krishna]] in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kouravudu (2000) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ARFO/info |access-date=20 October 2024 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> It was produced by K. Padmaja under the banners of Sai Varun Teja Arts and [[Anjana Productions]]. The music was composed by [[Mani Sharma]], with cinematography by Mohan Chand and editing by K. Rango Paul Reddy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Movie Review - Kouravudu |url=https://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-kou.html |access-date=20 October 2024 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> The film was a remake of Kannada film ''[[Kowrava]]'', which itself was inspired by the Tamil film ''[[Kadalora Kavithaigal]]'', which was remade in Telugu as ''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]''. ''Kauravudu'' was not successful at the box office.<ref name="IB">{{Cite web |date=20 August 2000 |title=Interview with Nagababu by Jeevi |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_nagababu.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>

==Plot==
Zamindar Surya (Naga Babu) who harbours a deep hatred for women is feared by the villagers. His resentment stems from painful experiences: his brother was betrayed by his lover, and his wife, who was involved in an illicit affair, committed suicide after the affair was exposed. Sasi (Ramya Krishna), a newly posted school teacher, learns of the reasons for Surya's animosity towards women through his mother, Santhamma (Annapurna). Determined to change his perspective, Sasi sets out to transform his view of women.

Sasi's opportunity arises when she saves Surya's son, Chandu, from a dangerous accident at school, risking her own life in the process. Surya, moved by her courage, begins to appreciate her, leading to a romantic relationship between them. However, Sasi is already in love with Rahul (Achyuth), and when a gang led by Dattu (Ramaraju) attempts to assault her, Surya arrives just in time to save her. Dattu, harboring resentment against Surya, manipulates Sasi into believing that Surya orchestrated the attack to gain her admiration, causing her to distance herself from him and leave town.

Surya, seeking redemption, becomes the target of Dattu's gang once more and is nearly killed by a crazed bull. His son, Chandu, is severely injured in the attack and taken to a city hospital. Chandu, who is fond of Sasi, asks to see her, believing she can save him. Surya convinces Sasi to meet him, but she remains skeptical of his intentions. With the help of Sasi's father (Subbaraya Sarma), the misunderstanding between Sasi and Surya is cleared. Sasi rushes to the hospital, and Chandu recovers. Meanwhile, Rahul's true character is revealed, and Sasi ultimately agrees to marry Surya, leading to a happy conclusion.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Konidela Nagendra Babu|Nagababu]] as Surya
* [[Ramya Krishna]] as Sasi
* [[Annapurna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Santhamma
* [[Achyuth]] as Rahul
* [[M. S. Narayana]]
* [[Sivaji Raja]]
* [[Raja Ravindra]] as Dattu's henchman
* [[Uttej]]
* [[Subbaraya Sarma]] as Sasi's father
* [[Kallu Chidambaram]]
* [[Mahadevan (actor)|Ramaraju]] as Dattu
* [[Ajay (actor)|Ajay]] as Dattu's henchman
* [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as Dattu's henchman (uncredited)
}}

==Production==
''Kauravudu'' was produced by K. Padmaja and features a story and screenplay by the [[Anjana Productions]] Unit. The film includes fight choreography by [[Kanal Kannan]] and editing by K. Rango Paul Reddy.<ref name=":0" />

== Music ==
The music for the film was composed by [[Mani Sharma]], with lyrics written by [[Chintapalli Ramana]].<ref name=":0" /> The track list is as follows:<ref>{{Citation |title=Kauravudu - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kauravudu/rI-lpOWmK5g_ |access-date=20 October 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> The song "Ku Ku" was remade from song of same name from Kannada film ''Kowrava''.

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Chintapalli Ramana]].
| title1 = Ku..Ku..Ku
| length1 =
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| title2 = Amma Padani
| length2 =
| extra2 = K. S. Chithra
| title3 = Rayanti Raraju
| length3 =
| extra3 = [[Gopika Poornima]]
| title4 = Mammeluko
| length4 =
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Dharma Teja
| title5 = Antha Naa Istam
| length5 =
| extra5 = Muralidhar, Dharma Teja
| title6 = Ku..Ku..Ku (Balu)
| length6 =
| extra6 = [[Kalpana Raghavendar|Kalpana]], S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| title7 = Dingudongu
| length7 =
| extra7 = Radhika
}}

==Reception==
Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' described ''Kauravudu'' as a routine story with a slick screenplay and entertaining performances, highlighting its appeal to fans and smaller audiences rather than urban viewers.<ref name=":0" /> ''Andhra Today'' reviewed ''Kauravudu'' as a disappointing film, criticizing its weak story, poor casting choices, and portrayal of the hero, though acknowledging Naga Babu's performance and Mohan Chand's cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2000 |title=Kouravudu Review |url=http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/kouravudu.htm |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=Andhra Today|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011223214049/http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/kouravudu.htm |archive-date=23 December 2001 }}</ref> ''Fullhyderabad'' noted that the film features an entertaining first half filled with comedy but becomes overly melodramatic in the second half, also praising [[M. S. Narayana]]'s performance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kauravudu Movie review |url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/kauravudu/telugu/kauravudu-movie-reviews-368-2.html |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=FullHyderabad}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0201935}}

[[Category:2000 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2000 films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Mani Sharma]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Kannada films]]

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LizetteGoble at 18:06, 3 March 2026