Chantabbai

Chantabbai (transl. The little chap) is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language Investigation-comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala. It is based on the novel of same name by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy. Produced by Jyothi Art Pictures, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Suhasini while Jaggayya and Mucherla Aruna play supporting roles. The film has music composed by K. Chakravarthy. Released on 22 August 1986, the film received critical acclaim and was commercially successful. In the novel, the climax is partially copied from the English-language novel The Fan Club by Irving Wallace. The film has acquired a cult status over the years.