Gunasundari Katha (1949)
After a fit of rage, King Ugrasena marries off his daughter Gunasundari to Daivadeenam, a disabled man. However, things take a turn when the king falls ill. A comedic adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, this was the first Telugu film to complete 100 days of theatrical run in 10 centers.
Director: Kadri Venkata Reddy
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 172 min
Release Date: December 28, 1949
Cast
- Sriranjani - Gunasundari
- Kasturi Sivarao - Daivadeenam
- Govindarajula Subba Rao - Ugrasena
- P. Santha Kumari - Rupasundari
- K. Malathi - Hemasundari
- Relangi Venkata Ramaiah - Kalamati
- T. G. Kamala Devi
Screenplay
- Pingali Nagendra Rao (Story)
- Pingali Nagendra Rao (Dialogue)
- Kadri Venkata Reddy (Screenplay)
- Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao (Screenplay)
Music: Ogirala Ramachandra Rao
Language: తెలుగు
Original Language: te
More Films by Director: Kadri Venkata Reddy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gunasundari Katha about?
- After a fit of rage, King Ugrasena marries off his daughter Gunasundari to Daivadeenam, a disabled man. However, things take a turn when the king falls ill. A comedic adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, this was the first Telugu film to complete 100 days of theatrical run in 10 centers.
- Who directed Gunasundari Katha?
- Gunasundari Katha was directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy.
- Who stars in Gunasundari Katha?
- Gunasundari Katha stars Sriranjani, Kasturi Sivarao, Govindarajula Subba Rao, P. Santha Kumari, K. Malathi, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah.
- How long is Gunasundari Katha?
- Gunasundari Katha has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is Gunasundari Katha?
- Gunasundari Katha is a Drama, Fantasy film.