Gudachari 116
Gudachari 116 (transl. Agent 116) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language spy film written by Aarudhra, and directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao. The film stars Krishna, Jayalalitha, Rajanala and Mukkamala in pivotal roles. It is noted to be the first spy film in Telugu cinema.
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| Directed by | M. Mallikarjuna Rao |
| Written by | Aarudhra |
| Screenplay by | M. Mallikarjuna Rao |
| Story by | Aarudhra |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nahta Doondi |
| Starring | Krishna Jayalalitha Rajanala Mukkamala |
| Cinematography | Ravikant Nagaich |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production companies | Rajalakshmi Productions Vijaya Lakshmi Pictures |
| Distributed by | East India |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Released on 11 August 1966, Gudachari 116 was a commercial success, spawning several unrelated sequels in the subsequent years, namely, James Bond 777 (1971), Agent Gopi (1978), Rahasya Gudachari (1981) and Gudachari 117 (1989). Gudachari 116 was a breakthrough for actress Jayalalithaa. The film was remade in Hindi as Farz (1967).
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