Dhulipala

Acting

Dhulipala

Born September 24, 1921 · Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Died April 13, 2007 · aged 85

Dhulipala (born Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry) (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007) was an Indian film actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni. He began his acting career at the young age of 13. He worked in about 300 films. He shot to fame with Bheeshma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam acting alon…

Known For

Bhakta TukaramBhakta Tukaram · 1973
Bhakta Tukaram
10.01973
MovieDrama
The story of this film is based on the life story of a prominent saint Tukaram.
YugapurushuduYugapurushudu · 1978
Yugapurushudu
10.01978
MovieActionDrama
When Pushpagiri learns that his daughter has given birth to a son, he asks Dhanunjay, his nephew, to bring them home. However, Dhanunjay plans to kill the young one.
KurukshetramKurukshetram · 1977
Kurukshetram
9.01977
MovieDramaMusic
The Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata told through Cinema.
Mosagallaku MosagaduMosagallaku Mosagadu · 1971
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
7.71971
MovieWesternAction
Amarvedu dynasty was attacked by Britishers at the time of Bobbili war in South India. Before the Britishers are about to attack the dynasty, a couple of friends Daanaala Dharmayya (Gummadi) and Pagadaala Subbayya hides the treasure in a cave of five doors, very far away.
Samrat AshokaSamrat Ashoka · 1992
Samrat Ashoka
7.01992
MovieActionDrama
The life story of emperor Ashoka.
Choodalani VundiChoodalani Vundi · 1998
Choodalani Vundi
6.01998
MovieActionDrama
Ramakrishna arrives in Kolkata and takes up residence in Padmavathi's housing colony. While at first he seems happy and easy-going, soon his real reason for returning to Kolkata is revealed. He wants revenge!
Talli KodukuluTalli Kodukulu · 1973
Talli Kodukulu
10.01973
MovieDrama
Bhaktha PrahladaBhaktha Prahlada · 1967
Bhaktha Prahlada
7.01967
MovieDrama
Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father. Hiranyakashipu is determined to dissuade his son from worshipping Lord Vishnu, as the Lord killed his brother, Hiranyaksa. To prevent Prahlada's devotion, Hiranyakashipu is willing to go to any extent.

Filmography

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Vishwanatha NayakuduVishwanatha Nayakudu · 1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
7.01987
MovieHistoryDrama
The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.