Prema (transl. Love) is a 1952 Indian romance film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. The film is simultaneously made in Telugu and Tamil languages, the latter titled Kaadhal.[2][1] It stars Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao with music composed by C. R. Subburaman.[3][4] Bhanumathi wrote the story, for the first time.
| Prema | |
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 Theatrical release poster in Telugu | |
| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Written by | Kondamudi Goparaya Sarma (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Story by | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna |
| Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (Presents) |
| Starring | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Akkineni Nageswara Rao |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | V. S. Narayanan |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman |
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Release date |
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Running time | 171 minutes (Telugu) 169 minutes (Tamil)[1] |
| Country | India |
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Plot
editThe film begins at a hill station where a naive native girl, Mothi, leads a cushy life. Raja is an energetic youngster brought up by his maternal uncle, Sundar Rao. He adheres to status & traditions, and his lavish daughter Latha commands Raja as her own, but he detests her vanity. Once, Sundar Rao was ailing when Raja walked onto the hill station with his uncle to rest. Raja crushes with Mothi, endearing her pure soul. Anyhow, her mate Chimlli alerts Mothi not to trust the city men. Suddenly, Sundar Rao is critical, so Raja must pack up immediately without reporting Mothi. Then, several incredulities & Chimlli's harshness throws Mothi into despondency. Plus, she shatters through Parasuram, a big fish, entices her and lures her parents, Khade Rao & Bunny, by paying the price. They forcibly carry Mothi to Parasuram's hometown for espousal. After setting everything up, Raja rushes for Mothi when he gets devastated, conscious of her wedlock and back.
Meanwhile, Parasuram backstabs Mothi's parents when she tactically absconds and lands in the town. In a quest for Raja, Mothi heads to his residence, where she misinterprets Latha's association with him and lays waste to her. Following this, she meets with an accident and is secured & sheltered by a beggar, Siva Swamy. Being grateful for his affection, Mothi becomes a busker to aid his family. A theatrical tribe owner, Raoji, screens her and offers a chance in his drama. However, Parasuram is behind Mothi, whom Raoji apprehends by the Police. Now, she partakes in Shakuntala's play, which Raja attends, and the turtle dove love blossoms again. Here, Sundar Rao & Latha begrudge and ruse by making Mothi quit the village. Discerning it, Raja rebukes them and speeds for her. Parasuram acquits from the prison and clutches Mothi when Raja arrives & combat arises. At last, Mothi sacrifices her life while guarding Raja, and Chimlli slaughters Parasuram. Finally, the movie ends with Raja & Latha paving homage to Mothi.
Cast
edit- Bhanumathi as Mothi
- Nageswara Rao as Raja
- Telugu
- C.S.R as Sivaswamy
- Relangi as Raoji
- Mukkamala as Parasuram
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Raoji's Assistant
- Doraiswamy as Sundara Rao
- Suryakantham as Chimlli
- Sriranjani as Latha
- Surabhi Kamalabai as Omvssi
- Tamil
- Mukkamala as Parasuram
- Sriranjani Jr. as Latha
- Relangi as Raoji
- C. S. R. as Sivaswami
- Siva Rao as Assistant
- Sooryakantham as Chimili
- Duraiswami as Sundara Rao
- Surabhi Kamalabai as Bansi
- K.V. Subba Rao as Kate Rao
- A. L. Narayana as Watchman
- K. S. Angamuthu as Jagathambal
Soundtrack
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Music was composed by C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics were by Kondamudi Goparaya Sarma.
- Telugu
| Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aagavoyi Maraja" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:59 |
| "Oh Hayiga" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:14 |
| "Pelliyanta Pelliyanta" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:54 |
| "Priyuni Baase" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:54 |
| "Rojuku Roju" | Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:15 |
| "Divya Premaku Saatiyaune" | Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:58 |
| "Ee Lokamantha" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:13 |
| "Neeti Leni Lokamaa" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:38 |
| "Hayi Jeevithame" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:19 |
| "Na Prema Nava" | Ghantasala | 2:36 |
| "Munthaperugoi Babu" | Kasturi Siva Rao, A. P. Komala | 2:47 |
| "Talatala Taluku" | Chorus | 0:56 |
| "Mahilala Rajyam" | Ghantasala, Kasturi Siva Rao, A. P. Komala | 2:46 |
| "Prapanchammantha Jhuta" | C.S.R | 1:37 |
| "Ooho! Idigada!" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 2:03 |
- Tamil
Lyrics were by K. D. Santhanam.
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| P. Bhanumathi | 02:59 | |
| "Aahaa Inbame Aahaa Engume Aahaa Pongudhe" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:14 |
| "Kalyaaname Namma Kalyaaname" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:40 |
| "Kanavu Thaano Ninaivu Yaavum Kaanal Neeraamo" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:52 |
| "Jeevidhamellaam Sweettaaga Seiyyum" | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:15 |
| "Inba Kaaviyam Aagum Vaazhve" | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:38 |
| "Maya Ulagile Oya Vichaaram" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:11 |
| "Vaazhvellam Paazhaanadhe" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:29 |
| "Aahaa Naan Adaindhen Inbame" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:19 |
| "Naan Konda Kaadhal Ivvaaruthaan" | Ghantasala | 02:36 |
| "Anandame Aahaa Aanandame" | A. P. Komala | 02:47 |
| "Masi Maasam Thirunaalaam" | A. P. Komala & chorus | 02:48 |
| "Madhichiyathile Kudiyirukkiradhu" | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & A. P. Komala | 02:57 |
| CSR | 01:37 | |
| R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 02:03 |
References
edit- ^ a b Rajadhyaksha & Willemen 1998, p. 328.
- ^ "காதல்". Kalki (in Tamil). 15 June 1952. p. 31. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (6 July 2013). "Prema (1952)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "1952 – காதல் – பரணி பிக்சர்ஸ் – பிரேமா (தெ)". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
Bibliography
edit- Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.