Bala Gopaludu is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language film produced by M. R. V. Prasad under the P. B. R. Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini and Rekha Harris music composed by Raj–Koti. This film is the debut of Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as child artist.[1]
| Bala Gopaludu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Story by | P.B.R. Arts Unit |
| Produced by | M. R. V. Prasad |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Suhasini Rekha Harris |
| Cinematography | Sarath |
| Edited by | Suresh Tata |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
Production company | P. B. R. Art Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film begins in a village where Narasimham is a tyrant who exploits the farmers, conspires to seize the peasants' barren lands, and intimidates them. Bangaru Muvva Bala Gopalam is a venturous dare to stymie the venoms of Narasimham. Suddenly, two orphans, Raju & Lakshmi, who absconded from the orphanage owing to a grave penalty, arrive. Hitherto, they prepare to adopt a father for their caretaking. They cleverly dwell at his residence by esteeming Gopalam's idolization and benignancy. Pronto gets friendly towards them, so he embraces them as his children and promises never to pronounce them orphans.
Besides, Rekha, a supercilious medico, is the daughter of a tycoon, Shekar Rao, a snob. Once, she appears in the village on the grounds of a medical camp when Gopalam indignities her friends. Beholding Rekha, the children crave to possess her as their mother by knitting with their foster father, but she misses her. To trace her, they advertise Gopalam's photograph in the matrimony for the bride, which he is unbeknownst to. Rekha keeps an eye on it because of conjecture. She thinks everything is wet regarding Gopalam and decides to crack down on him. Therefore, she gets close to Gopalam counterfeiting as a rustic Subba Lakshmi whom he wholeheartedly loves and prepares to espouse her.
Just before the wedding, Rekha unwraps her play-act and mocks Gopalam. At once, he challenges to win back Rekha as the mother of his children and originates in the city. Interim Shekar Rao makes Rekha's betrothals with his stealthy nephew Govinda Babu, which she detests. At this step, Rekha fathoms Gopalam's excellence and walks with him. Narasimham snares the village between times when Forthwith, Shekar Rao & Govinda Babu inflict to retract Rekha and whisk with Narasimham. On betrayal, the two below the belt detach children from Gopalam and conspire to vandalize the village. At last, Gopalam hiatus his ruse, and the children also break the prison. Finally, the movie ends happily, with the children conjoining with Gopalam.
Cast
edit- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Bangaru Muvva Bala Gopalam
- Suhasini as Rekha
- Rekha Harris as Kantham
- Rao Gopal Rao as Narasimham
- Allu Ramalingaiyah as Lingaiah
- Jaggayya as Chandra Shekar Rao
- Mohan Babu as Govinda Babu
- Giri Babu as Tikkanna
- Mallikarjuna Rao as School Master
- Chitti Babu as Raj
- Hema Sundar as Narasaiah
- Bhimiswara Rao as Officer
- Madan Mohan as Drama Artist
- Jaya Bhaskar as Orphanage Warden
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Kung Fu master
- Tata Appa Rao as Doctor
- Gadiraju Subba Rao as Officer
- Juttu Narasimham as Dead body
- Hema as Rekha's friend
- Mamatha as Amba Shetty
- Kuaili as Nagaratnam
- Samyuktha as Rekha's friend
- Master Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as Raja
- Baby Raasi as Lakshmi
Production
editThe film was shot in Gobichettipalayam.[2]
Soundtrack
edit| Bala Gopaludu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:38 | |||
| Label | LEO Audio | |||
| Producer | Raj–Koti | |||
| Raj–Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj–Koti. Lyrics written by Veturi.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Okate Thanuvantha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Bava Bava Banthi Puvva" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Chakkanamma Pakkanunte" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Sitika Meda Sitikalaie" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:30 |
| 5. | "Suvvi Suvvi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:22 |
| 6. | "Dont Worry Be Happy" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 28:38 | ||
References
edit- ^ "A decade after her debut, Kajal Agarwal may pair up with Kalyan Ram again". The News Minute. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Gobichettipalayam – a 'paradise' for cinema directors". The Times of India. 7 March 2018. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Bala Gopaludu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 4 September 2021.