Doondi is a film director, film producer working in Telugu cinema and Hindi cinema. Clapnumber holds 6 titles for Doondi, from Goodachari 116 in 1966 to Devudichina Koduku in 1980. By decade, that is 3 in the 1960s, 2 in the 1970s and 1 in the 1980s. Those titles are mostly drama and romance.
Biography
Pothina Doondeswara Rao (9 June 1932 – 1 January 2007), popularly known as Doondi or Dhoondy, was an Indian film producer and director noted for his work in Telugu cinema. His career spanned from the 1950s to the mid-1970s, during which he produced over 60 films in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil languages. In 2005, Doondi served as the Chairman of the Nandi Awards Committee.
Doondi’s father, Pothina Srinivasa Rao, was the founder of Maruthi Talkies, the first cinema hall in Andhra Pradesh, which began operations in 1921. Doondi produced notable films such as Rakta Sambandham (1962), Bandipotu (1963), Veerabhimanyu (1965), Gudachari 116 (1966), Marapurani Katha (1967) and Chelleli Kosam (1968). Gudachari 116 was particularly influential, introducing the spy genre to Telugu cinema and elevating actor Krishna to stardom.
In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Doondi played a significant role in the careers of actors in other languages. He helped stabilize the careers of Hindi actors like Jeetendra and Amitabh Bachchan through successful remakes of southern films.
Common questions
How many films has Doondi been in?
Clapnumber lists 6 titles for Doondi.
What was Doondi's first film?
The earliest release on file is Goodachari 116 (1966).
What is Doondi's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Devudichina Koduku (1980).
Who has Doondi worked with most?
Krishna Ghattamaneni, on 4 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Doondi's films?
Titles featuring Doondi are listed on Zee5. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
