Kathanayakudu ( Protagonist) is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi as Dilwaala (1986).

Plot

Justice Rajeswari Devi lives with her two younger brothers, Mohan & Ravi. Ravi is sympathetic towards the poor, who in turn have deep respect for him. He fights against