Srimanthudu (transl. Millionaire) is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by G. Radhakrishna Murthy and A. Ramachandra Rao under the Viswa Bharathi Productions banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma.[1] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film.[2]
| Srimanthudu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Written by | Mullapudi Venkata Ramana |
| Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Produced by | G. Radhakrishna Murthy A. Ramachandra Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | K. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Edited by | P. Srihari Rao |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Viswa Bharathi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film begins with two good friends, Shekaram, a wealthy man, & Chalapati, an intelligent alcoholic. They also fix the alliance of their infant Raja & Radha, and the two grow with camaraderie. Once Chalapati detects Mica in his land when Shekaram invests his totality for his mate, they start the business and succeed. Tragically, Chalapati dies soon after in an accident. Exploiting it, Chalapati's sly sibling Kaasulamma ruses by clutching the authority as Raja's guardian, mingling with Manager Krishnappa, and henpecking her husband, Hanumantu. They also bankrupted Shekaram, and as a result, he quits the town. Years pass, and Kaasulamma molds Raja as a debaucher and enjoys proprietary. Currently, Shekaram & Radha have returned as they wish to view Raja. Hereupon, Radha cracks up with Raja's deplorable state. Thus, she aims to reform him, who triumphs with her tenacity. Whereat, Raja comprehends his aunt's obliquity and hinders her oppressions & atrocities by seizing power. Simultaneously, Raja asserts to knit Radha, despite Kaasulamma's denial. So, she plots with Krishnappa to slay Raja for a crash in which he is declared dead. Startling, a rough identical to Raja lands with evidence, but everyone suspects him of being a forge, including Radha. Following, he mocks the schemers. At last, as a flabbergast, it unveils that Raja has survived with his uncle Hanumanthu's aid, and the plotters are apprehended. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriage of Raja & Radha.
Cast
edit- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raja
- Jamuna as Radha
- Gummadi as Sekharam
- Ramana Reddy as Hanumanthu
- Raja Babu as Babji
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Kishtappa
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Guruji
- J. L. Narasimha Rao as Chalapathi
- Suryakantham as Kaasulamma
- Jhansi as Lakshmi
- Master Aadinarayana as Young Raja
- Baby Sridevi as Young Radha
Soundtrack
edit| Kanna Koduku | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1971 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 29:13 |
| Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Modati Peggulo" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:36 |
| 2 | "Buli Buli Yerrani" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:46 |
| 3 | "Challani Vennelalo" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 2:59 |
| 4 | "Entho Chinnadi Jeevitham" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | 3:13 |
| 5 | "Chitti Potti Bommalu" | Dasaradhi | Jikki, P. Susheela | 3:45 |
| 6 | "Harilo Ranga Hari" | Kosaraju | L. R. Eswari, Jayadev | 4:26 |
| 7 | "Aha Emandamu" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:03 |
| 8 | "Konte Choopulu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 4:35 |
References
edit- ^ Rao, Kolanu Brahmananda (5 February 1971). "చిత్ర జగత్: నాగేశ్వర రావు శ్రీమంతుడు" [Film World: Nagaswara Rao's Srimanthudu] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). p. 6.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (5 November 2012). "Before All The Galata". Outlook. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Srimanthudu (1971)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
External links
edit- Srimanthudu at IMDb