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{{short description|1962 film directed by B. Vittalacharya}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Khaidi Kannayya
| image = Khaidi Kannaiah.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Poster
| director = [[B. Vittalacharya]]
| producer = Pothina Doondeswara Rao
| screenplay =
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Qaidi No. 911]]''|C. J. Pavri}}
| starring = [[Kantha Rao]] [[Rajanala (actor)|Rajanala]] [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] [[Rajasulochana]] [[Girija (actress)|Girija]]
| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
| cinematography = Chandru
| editing = Govindaswamy
| studio = Rajalakshmi Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1962|3|1}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
'''''Khaidi Kannayya''''' ({{Translation|Convict Kannayya}}) is a 1962 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[crime film]] directed by [[B. Vittalacharya]] and produced by [[Doondi|Pothina Doondeswara Rao]]. It is a remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Qaidi No. 911]]'' (1959). The film stars [[Kantha Rao]], [[Rajanala (actor)|Rajanala]], [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]], [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]], [[Rajasulochana]] and [[Girija (actress)|Girija]]. It was released on 1 March 1962, and became a success.

== Plot ==
Kannayya is robbed of the cash he was carrying by a gangster named Paparao. Paparao, with the assistance of his partner Ramu, also kidnaps Kannayya's motherless son, Ravi. Framed for the theft, Kannayya is arrested and imprisoned. While in prison, Kannayya learns of his son's death and mistakenly blames his sister-in-law, Madhavi, and her brother, Ramu, for the tragedy.

In prison, Kannayya finds solace in the company of Raju, the son of the jailor. Padma, who is Raju's tutor, plays a supportive role in his life. Meanwhile, a notorious criminal, Durgarayudu, kidnaps Raju and escapes from prison. Determined to save Raju, Kannayya escapes and takes refuge in Padma's house. Singaram, a small-time thief who is in love with Padma, joins Kannayya in his quest.

The local police inspector eventually captures Paparao, while Kannayya, with Padma's help, tracks down Durgarayudu's hideout. Padma aids in the search by singing a song in the streets that she had previously taught Raju, leading them to the criminal's location. Durgarayudu is apprehended, Raju is rescued, and Kannayya is exonerated of all charges. In the end, Kannayya marries Madhavi, bringing the story to a resolution.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Kantha Rao]] as Kannayya<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Rajanala (actor)|Rajanala]] as Durgarayudu<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as the jailor<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Singaram<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Rajasulochana]] as Padma<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Girija (actress)|Girija]] as Madhavi<ref name="BFTP" />
* [[Baby Savithri]] as Raju<ref name="BFTP" />
* K. V. S. Sarma as Paparao<ref name="BFTP" />
* Baby Suma as Ravi<ref name="BFTP" />
* Balakrishna as Ramu<ref name="BFTP" />
* K. S. Reddy as the inspector<ref name="BFTP" />
}}

== Production ==
''Khaidi Kannayya'' is a remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Qaidi No. 911]]'' (1959), written by C. J. Pavri. It was produced by Pothina Doondeswara Rao, presented by Sundarlal Nahata under Rajalakshmi Productions, and directed by [[B. Vittalacharya]]. The film, however, more closely followed ''Qaidi No. 911''{{'}}s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] version ''[[Kaithi Kannayiram]]'' (1960), except for the climax, which was re-written the way Vittalacharya pleased. Chandru and Govindaswamy were hired as cinematographer and editor respectively, while G. Krishnamurthy wrote the dialogues and lyrics. Rajasulochana and Daisy Irani, who appeared in ''Kaithi Kannayiram'', reprised their roles in ''Khaidi Kannayya'', with Irani again being billed in the credits as "Baby Savithri". The climax was shot at [[Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri|Hogenakkal]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="BFTP" />

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khaidhi Khanayya (1962)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/CYA/info |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230727101517/https://indiancine.ma/documents/CYA/info |archive-date=27 July 2023 |access-date=20 November 2018 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> The song "Teeya Teeyani Tenela Maatalato", sung by [[P. Susheela]], is based on "Meethi Meethi Baton Se" from the Hindi original, and "Ee Nijam Telusuko", sung by [[P. B. Sreenivas]] and [[S. Janaki]], is based on "Ek Sawal My Karun" from ''[[Sasural (1961 film)|Sasural]]'' (1961). Two other songs were "Andaala Kalla Choodu" by Susheela, and "Premaku Kaanuka Kaavalena", sung by her and [[Madhavapeddi Satyam]].<ref name="BFTP" />
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Ee Nijam Telusuko
| note1 =
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music1 =
| extra1 = [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Chotekkada Chusedeppudu
| note2 =
| writer2 =
| lyrics2 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music2 =
| extra2 = [[P. Susheela]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Theeya Theeyani Thenela Matalatho
| note3 =
| writer3 =
| lyrics3 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music3 =
| extra3 = P. Susheela, R. Rajasri
| length3 =
| title4 = Yavvanam Adhi
| note4 =
| writer4 =
| lyrics4 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music4 =
| extra4 = P. Susheela, Chorus
| length4 =
| title5 = Premaku Kanuka Kavalena
| note5 =
| writer5 =
| lyrics5 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music5 =
| extra5 = P. Susheela, [[Madhavapeddi Satyam]]
| length5 =
| title6 = Andhala Kallu Chudu
| note6 =
| writer6 =
| lyrics6 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music6 =
| extra6 = P. Susheela
| length6 =
| title7 = Theeya Theeyani Thenela Matalatho
| note7 = [[Pathos]]
| writer7 =
| lyrics7 = G. Krishnamurthy
| music7 =
| extra7 = P. Susheela, R. Rajasri
| length7 =
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Khaidi Kannayya'' was released on 1 March 1962.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khaidhi Kanayya |url=https://indiancine.ma/KIZ/info |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230727101531/https://indiancine.ma/KIZ/info |archive-date=27 July 2023 |access-date=15 November 2018 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> The film became a box office success, running for over 100 days in theatres.<ref name="BFTP" />

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs
<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/Khaidi-Kannaiah-1962/article14993312.ece |title=Khaidi Kannaiah (1962) |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=22 September 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=15 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115051526/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/Khaidi-Kannaiah-1962/article14993312.ece |archive-date=15 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0369622}}

[[Category:1962 crime films]]
[[Category:1962 films]]
[[Category:1962 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1962 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]
[[Category:Indian crime films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Hindi films]]

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