Krishna is one of the path-breaking actors in the Telugu film industry. He might be the only first-generation actor who experimented with various genres. He also came up with a crime thriller, murder mysteries, socio fantasy films and independence period dramas. Krishna has also introduced many new technologies to the Telugu cinema. One of his path-breaking films includes the detective thriller, Agent Gopi. The film celebrates its 42nd release anniversary today. On this occasion, let us have a recap into the film.
Agent Gopi had hit the screens on April 14th, 1978. Upon its release, the film received positive reviews from the audiences and became a super hit at the box office. The film featured Jaya Prada as the female lead. The combination of Krishna and Jaya Prada gave us many blockbuster films like Kurukshetram, Kotha Alludu, Ooriki Monagadu, Iddaru Asadhyule, and Simhasanam.
The film got directed by KSR Das. Sundarlal Nahatha has presented the film and Srikanth Nahatha has bankrolled it. The film ran for 100 days across many centers in Andhra Pradesh. The music composed by Satyam was also a big hit during those times. All the songs were chartbusters. Songs like O Hamsabale Rama Chilaka, Chitapata Chinukulu, O Pilla Kachuko, Nuvvu Nenu Unnamu Ontariga and Chala Bagundi Edho Avuthondi still remain as classics. Superstar fans are celebrating the release anniversary of this classic by trending the hashtag #42yeasForAgentGopi. In the very same year, Krishna acted in other hit films like Annadammula Savaal, Indradhanasu, Dongala Veta, Allari Bullodu and Chalmohana Ranga.
